According to one of the King Arthurian Legends the Holy Grail was taken to this other-worldly location of the Abbey at Montserrat. I didn't find it but we loved exploring this amazing site. I've been referring to Montserrat for years because of my studies in Church History. Ignatius of Loyola had a transformational conversion praying in the Bascilica here. Ignatius would develop many spiritual practices that continue to impact Christianity today. Ignatiuis was a significant figure in the counter-Reformation movement and is the founder of the Jesuit Order.
Montserrat is a little bit overcommercialized but a pilgrim staying at the Inn near the Abbey could overlook the tourism and find peace and quiet in the surrounding areas. This is a beautiful place and is the biggest reason why we are in Spain. I'm working on a writing project about space and place and their significance in Christian Formation. More on that later. Here are some pictures...
16''I JESUS,HAVE SENT MY ANGEL TO GIVE YOU THIS TESTIMONY FOR THE CHURCHES.I AM THE ROOT AND THE OFFSPRING OF DAVID,AND THE BRIGHT MORNING STAR.''
Posted by: Larissa Hills | August 09, 2011 at 03:35 AM