[sitetest]

I love the mosaic at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception of Christ Pantocrator.

From a distance, it’s a rather scary portrait of Jesus, appearing all stern and judgmental. But as one closes in on the mosaic, the stern facial expression seems to soften into a kinder countenance embrace.

Here’s a link to the image:

http://www.kintera.org/atf/cf/%7B3B17C6B3-18AB-4C42-BFF7-C6F9BCE8CAC6%7D/pic39_2.jpg

[Tax-chick]

Thanks! I haven’t been there in a long time ... before Elen was born, I think, which would be around 17 years.