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Host wafers for Mass celebrated during Pope Benedict XVIs visit to Lourdes
Filename: 809-1970.jpg
Size: 5127 x 3412 (4.1MB)
Date: 14th September 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Godong/Robert Harding
Source: www.robertharding.com
City: Lourdes
County: Hautes Pyrenees Hautes PyrŽnŽes
Country: France
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Host wafers for Mass celebrated during Pope Benedict XVIs visit to Lourdes
Host wafers for Mass celebrated during Pope Benedict XVIs visit to Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe
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Catholic Ceremony Communion Food Food And Drink Hautes Pyrenees Holy Communion Holy Mass Host Wafer Host Wafers Large Group Of Objects Lourdes Mass Objects Pope Benedict Xvi View From Above Wafer Tin Cans
EDITORS COMMENTS
A glimpse into the sacred rituals of the Catholic faith, this stunning photograph captures a row of host wafers laid out in preparation for Mass during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lourdes, France. The Hautes-Pyrénées region is renowned for its spiritual significance, and this image offers a poignant reminder of the reverence and devotion that fills this sacred space.
The camera's high-angle view provides an unobstructed perspective on the rows upon rows of white host wafers, each one representing a symbol of Christ's sacrifice and redemption. The tin cans in which they are stored add a touch of industrial simplicity to the scene, underscoring the humble nature of these sacred objects.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to a moment of quiet contemplation and reverence. We can almost hear the soft rustling of robes, the whispered prayers, and the gentle murmurs as pilgrims prepare themselves for Communion. This photograph invites us to step into a world where faith is palpable and spirituality is woven into every fiber.
In capturing this moment from above, photographer Godong/Robert Harding has given us a unique perspective on an intimate ritual that transcends borders and cultures. As we behold these simple yet powerful symbols of faith, we are reminded that even in our most mundane moments, there lies beauty and transcendence.
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