tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post7184522864219832478..comments2023-09-24T15:01:46.609-04:00Comments on Fiat Lux: La OfrendaThe Rev. James Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484680361356703398noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-21545253979270671612008-10-22T18:02:00.000-04:002008-10-22T18:02:00.000-04:00Thanks, Robert! I am going to post more photos of ...Thanks, Robert! I am going to post more photos of ofrendas in a few days. <BR/><BR/>I note you are from Southwest PA? How did you come across my blog? Pleased to meet you and have you here.<BR/>-- JimThe Rev. James Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484680361356703398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-13846799078545356882008-10-22T17:12:00.000-04:002008-10-22T17:12:00.000-04:00What a really great tradition. I'll have to forw...What a really great tradition. I'll have to forward to our rector. We are a small parish and had only one funeral but I would think we could include pictures of past members, extended family and friends. <BR/><BR/>I'll have to look for St. Paul's the next time I'm in the area. <BR/><BR/>Bob in SwPARobert Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078194319420454758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-82842983664166565522008-10-20T15:07:00.000-04:002008-10-20T15:07:00.000-04:00Jim,Thank you for this wonderful idea! When I liv...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this wonderful idea! When I lived in Mexico I saw many beautiful and touching offerings, which help maintain strong family ties and traditions through the generations by remembering and praying for relatives who have passed away.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, the Hispanic bakery, Panadería Las Palmas(off of Meade Ave. by C-ville Market), that opened last year in Charlottesville sells pan de muertos - you used to have to go to Richmond or D.C. to get it.<BR/><BR/>JuliannaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05736132926674168822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-35899588393143951952008-10-18T22:56:00.000-04:002008-10-18T22:56:00.000-04:00Jim,I am thrilled to have a visible and prayer-fil...Jim,<BR/><BR/>I am thrilled to have a visible and prayer-filled way to honor this holy day. Thanks for bringing the tradition east.<BR/><BR/>LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com