Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise!
The sword of Saint Michael.
Samson.
Sacra di San Michele.
Relics of Saint John the Baptist.
Before the Shroud of Turin.
Torino.
The grotto of Saint Mary Magdalene, along with her relics.
Avignon.
Relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Especially with the river running beside it, visiting Lourdes made me wonder if it inspired Peter Jackson’s version of Rivendell.
One half of a diptych of the Last Supper; notice Judas slinking off with the money.