[SkyPilot]

Mrs. Don O, Salvation, Nick, marshmallow, and other Catholics on Free Republic:

I am so deeply sorry that this tragedy has happened.

I know that Notre Dame is such a marvelous symbol of Catholic faith, perseverance, and history. This is a horrible thing to happen, especially during Holy Week.

I was able to visit Notre Dame Cathedral 20 years ago. It was truly beautiful, and there were worshippers who packed the church that night for Mass, right beyond the rope line of tourists.

My most sincere prayers to you and all Catholics around the world.

"The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

Psalm 9:9

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thank you so much for these gracious words. You have a true insight on this heartbreak which affects so many..

The catastrophe of a ruined sanctuary is a horror. Worse is the abomination of desolation in the heart of a God-denying person or nation.

[AAABEST]

Thank you for posting that.

[Mrs. Don-o]

A closer view of the center of the famous South Rose Window of Notre-Dame.

This one window (there are 3 of them) is 42 feet across. It's made of thousands and thousands of pieces colored glass. The Rosette, as it’s called, portrays Christ in the very center of all this brilliance, in triumph, reigning as King of Creation. He is portrayed in heaven, surrounded by all of his witnesses on earth.

Below it are the sixteen prophets representing the heavenly court. The four greatest prophets --- Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel --- are portrayed as carrying the four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

The three rosettes of Notre Dame are among the greatest masterpieces of Christianity. I am in tears as I am typing this.

[Campion]

Thank you & God bless!