#Notre-Dame Basilica

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Notre-Dame Basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The interior of the church is amongst the most dramatic in the world and regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Architect François Baillairgé designed the interior decoration and choir 1785-95; facade and vault decoration, 1818.

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Benches/Chairs (No. 63)

Montréal, QC (four pics)

Ottawa, ON (six pics)

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Let's Launch this Baby!

Yesterday, I spoke of a life of “cruising with Jesus”— a phrase that tickles my soul with joy. For years, the cruise ship has served not only as a vessel of choice but also as a vivid metaphor for my spiritual journey alongside the Lord, charting the waters of life. This afternoon, metaphor merges into reality. We step aboard the Holland America Volendam in the splendid city of Montreal, Quebec,…

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Notre-Dame Basilica (Montreal)

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Mapled Mei Day 6: More Montreal

Check Mei's further jaunts around #Montreal in this update! #AURAExperience #NotreDameBasilica #FiveGuys #montrealtravel

Konnichassu! I am slowly having some free time to update the blog and man, I still have a lot of backlog for this place before I can update the system in earnest. Now you know what I will do during the holidays! Hahaha! Anyway, this entry will continue off my trip around Montreal since I did stay there slightly longer than the other areas. As always, check the captions below to see what went down…

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Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde, Marseille, France: Notre-Dame de la Garde, known to local citizens as la Bonne Mère, is a Catholic basilica in Marseille, France, and the city's best-known symbol. The site of a popular Assumption Day pilgrimage, it is the most visited site in Marseille. Wikipedia

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I’d like to imagine them doing some kind of investigation in disguise..

(Taken very quietly and quickly with respect in the basilica🙏)

(The Aura Experience projection show was incredible! Highly recommended!😭💖)

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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. Wikipedia

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Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates the death of Jesus on Calvary, the site just outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. It falls on the Friday before Easter, for 2023, that’s April 7. Most Christian denominations recognize Good Friday as a holy day, with many, including members of Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutheran faiths, fasting and attending church services. But there is so much more to this holiday than just these religious rituals. Good Friday is, for many, an intensely personal day of prayer and devotion. Let’s take a closer look.

History of Good Friday

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the site of Calvary is commemorated on Good Friday — a Christian religious holiday. Taking place during Holy Week, the holiday is considered part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday before Easter Sunday. The day is also widely known as Great Friday, Black Friday, or Holy Friday. Around the world, Good Friday is a national holiday in many countries, especially in the Catholic and Anglican nations. Fasting is the traditional way to observe this solemn day, followed by somber processions.

The exact origins of Good Friday are unknown, but the celebration dates back to the 4th century. Fasting and putting limitations on oneself to mourn the death of Jesus is an ancient practice. Why the holiday is called Good Friday is also unknown, but there are several theories. Some believe that ‘God’s Friday’ evolved to ‘Good Friday,’ while religious devouts firmly believe that the day is named ‘good’ as a symbol of Jesus and everything he stood for against evil-doers. It is also widely believed that Jesus died on a Friday, but this doesn’t explain the addition of ‘good’ to the holiday.  

Jesus sacrificed his life out of love for his believers and all mankind. His death was the ultimate sacrifice. Despite it being a terrible day in history, the event paved the way for mankind’s salvation, with Jesus being resurrected two days later.

Good Friday timeline

4 B.C. Birth of Jesus

Historians generally agree the birth of Jesus happened in Bethlehem between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C.

27 A.D. The Transfiguration of Jesus

After heading to a high mountain to pray, Jesus' face begins shining, then his entire body glows with a white light.

29 A.D. John Baptizes Jesus

Jesus begins his own ministry shortly after his baptism by John the Baptist.

33 A.D. Crucifixion

Jesus is hanged on the cross between two thieves for six hours before dying.

Good Friday FAQs

Why do we call it Good Friday?

“That terrible Friday has been called Good Friday because it led to the Resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death and sin and the celebration of Easter, the very pinnacle of Christian celebrations,” according to the “Huffington Post.”

What happened on Good Friday?

Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday. Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ death on the cross.

Why do we call it Easter?

The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of spring.

How to Observe Good Friday

Pray

Fast

Volunteer

Many Christian churches hold prayer services during the hours of Christ's crucifixion. Many religious people observe a period of prayerful silence during this time, especially between the hours of noon and 3 P.M.

Depending on your Christian denomination, it may be appropriate to fast on Good Friday. It is a traditional day of fasting within the Catholic Church, for example.

Jesus stressed the need to help those less fortunate than ourselves. If your religious beliefs allow it, consider volunteering at your church or in your community on this day in the spirit of giving back.

5 Good Friday Oddities

The name "Good Friday" goes back centuries

Go fly a kite

Darkness

Lucky cross buns

Grab the scissors!

The earliest known use of the name "Good Friday" goes back to about 1290 in a text called "The South English Legendary."

In Bermuda, it's traditional to fly a kite on Good Friday, symbolizing both the cross and Jesus rising to heaven.

According to Christian tradition, when Jesus was crucified, there was darkness across the land and an earthquake.

It is tradition to eat hot sweet cross buns on Good Friday, and it supposedly brings good luck.

A widespread superstition is that getting a haircut on Good Friday prevents headaches for the rest of the year.

Why Good Friday is Important

It's a holy day

We're reminded of Jesus' sacrifice

Historical Jesus

Jesus was forced to carry his cross to Calvary, where he was crucified alongside two criminals. He remained alive on the cross for up to six hours. According to biblical tradition, from noon to 3 P.M. on that day, the sky grew dark.

Christian doctrine teaches that Jesus was born to a virgin, Mary. As an adult, he became a preacher, performing miracles, and then was put to death by authorities. This sacrifice allowed for the forgiving or pardoning of Christians' sins.

Just about every scholar of antiquity believes that Jesus was a historical figure. New Testament expert Bart Ehrman writes that "(Jesus) certainly existed, as virtually every competent scholar of antiquity, Christian or non-Christian, agrees."

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro (Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro), Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire by Minoru K

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Notre-Dame-d'Afrique Basilica in Algiers, Algeria

French vintage postcard

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Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, FRANCE

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Montréal Notre Dame Basilica