Churches in NYC

One thing I noticed in NYC was that liberalism was everywhere (for example - the advertisement on the subway that simply read, "Rick Perry - the voices in your head are NOT God!") and that people dropped the F bomb like the we say y'all in the South! So, I was pretty shocked to also find the most gorgeous churches I've ever seen, all in the same city!

Trinity Church had quite an interesting graveyard on the back on the church. I am not really a graveyard person, but I found myself drawn to join the other tourists and read some of the very old tombstones. It was pretty cool!

From 1796...

And then I saw this church...St. Patrick's Cathedral. Very near Times Square. And I'm not a big Catholic church touring girl, but again I was drawn to take a step inside. And it was a pretty amazing experience. I am usually not too impressed with architecture and art, but this was like no other church I had ever seen. And, call me crazy, but something about it seemed so....holy! I know, I know....so cliche. But the words from a song kept running through my mind as I walked around..."You are standing on Holy Ground....". I was amazed and impressed. I almost converted to Catholicism right then and there. And if Charlie had been with me I'm sure we would have! Ha! The pictures just absolutely do not do it justice. I find myself thinking that a lot looking through these NYC pics. There is only one way to solve this - go back w/ my mom - the photographer!

And just a few other churches I saw on the bus tour...