[livius]

These traditions are so wonderful. Spain (where I am going tomorrow!) is full of them, and full of wonderful village celebrations in honor of the "local Virgin," that is, the apparition of the Virgin whose shrine is nearest the town. Unfortunately, of course, there are "liturgists" in Spain as well, so much of this is disappearing from official religious practice.

NYer, that term (the Dwelling Place of God) is from the Eastern Church, where they have some of the most beautiful prayers in existence - and still in current use - to the Mother of God.

[NYer]

Spain (where I am going tomorrow!)

God speed on your trip! This is an interesting time in which to travel.

Thank you for the background information on the terminology. The song is truly magnificent and the choir sang the refrain in parts. Sometimes, a song such as this will move me to the point where I become emotional. That was the case today.