[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

Bizarre, but impressive.

[UCANSEE2]

I like it. Something about Spain and churches.

Antoni Gaudi built an impressive church (still in progress of being built, actually) in Barcelona.

[svcw]

Actually, that is kinda cool

[factoryrat]

Now that is dedication! More power to ‘em!

[BipolarBob]

That’s really something. I would have been more impressed with him if he had prayed to God instead of a dead woman.

[iowamark]

By the time it’s finished, the Muslims will be ruling Spain again.

[aquila48]

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[garandgal]

If any of you would like to see something similar...you can see it here in Iowa. A Priest built the "Grotto of the Redemption" in West Bend, Iowa starting in the early 1900's. He too, had been stricken with illness and vowed to build a shrine as he prayed for the restoration of his health. The Grotto is made of stones from around the world, and features the Stations of the Cross & a beautiful Nativity Scene amongst other things. It is stunning...truly something to behold if you are ever in the area.

[Biggirl]

Now that is a work of holy art!

[Biggirl]

This monk recycled bigtime.

[left that other site]

Very Cool...I like how he combines the Romanesque architectural forms with modern curves and drum-shaped cloisters. For a person with no training, he shows a great deal of sensitivity to form and balance. I LIKE it!

That being said, if he tried his inspired art here he would be hounded by the EPA, The Local Zoning Laws, The IRS (Where DID he get the funding?), the NSA(Probably a Right-Wing Religious Nut), Obamacare (Does he hire any helpers and will he pay for their abortions?) and, of course, OSHA and The Labor Department.

[Lee N. Field]

Roadside Architecture.

This section focuses on unusual buildings, structures, and spaces. Many include concrete statuary and/or recycled building materials. These creations are often referred to as folk art, visionary art or outsider art. Most of the builders had little or no formal architectural training and no connection with the art world. A few constructions by "schooled" artists and architects are included in this section as well. There are also some large-scale religious grottos here as well. If you have any recommendations of other places, I'd love to hear from you. Enjoy!

Narrow Larry "visionary folk art environments in the united states"

[Iscool]

What a waste of time and money...A shrine to Jesus’ mother...

[narses]

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[Lancey Howard]

During his illness, he vowed that if he survived it he would build a chapel and name it after the Virgin Mary to whom he prayed while he was sick.

He prayed to a dead woman instead of to Jesus Christ?
What kind of religion is "trappist", anyway?

[will of the people]

pardon me Catholics (that’s not a prayer- just a polite introduction)

I thought a cathedral required a bishop

I know the term cathedral gets tossed around more loosely today- but for Catholics, isn’t a cathedral the seat of a bishop?