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What's the most sacred place you've been?
Posted on Sep 29th, 2007
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Coriander
Coriander
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for September 29, 2007:
I had the most overwhelming experience when I was 15. We went to France for a school trip, and saw all sorts of things. The Eiffel Tower, The Mona Lisa, la Pont D'avignon - But, nothing topped the feelings I had entering Sacre Coeur Cathedral in Montmartre - Paris. First of all, the building is on the top of the hill and is as white as snow, and illuminated at night. But walking in, I felt compelled to pray.
This was the first moment when nothing was more important to me than connecting myself to God. I looked around briefly, but sat mostly on my knees in prayer, deep in communion. I felt so at peace, and so alive. I knew right then that my life would never be the same.
This was the first moment when nothing was more important to me than connecting myself to God. I looked around briefly, but sat mostly on my knees in prayer, deep in communion. I felt so at peace, and so alive. I knew right then that my life would never be the same.
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What a beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing it here.
Sacre Coeur is truly awe-inspiring. I went about 15 years ago and I still remember the feeling of reverence that literally washed over me as I got closer and closer climbing the stairs.