This was one of the memorable places we enjoyed while wintering in the Rio Grande Valley a few years back.
The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle is a remarkable place in the Rio Grande Valley. The Basilica has a fascinating history that traces back to the 1600’s in Mexico with a reported miracle. The current location has been the sight for pilgrimages for decades.
The bell tower
The Sanctuary
Sher and I decided to go to the Basilica on a Sunday for mass. The Sunday schedule has masses all day, with Spanish, English and bi-lingual. There is a mariachi band providing the music on Saturday and Sunday masses. We opted for the 3 o’clock English mass. The mass was very inspiring.
Free Holy Water fountain
First Station of the Cross
The sculpture on the back sanctuary wall
When we arrived, the 1 o’clock mass had not yet let out, and the parking lots were very full. I was able to find a handicapped spot. The complex has…
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A whole fountain of Holy Water. And at no charge! It’s old. Along El Camino Real no doubt.
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That is quite the fountain! Do not know if the El Camino Real you mention is a designated route in Texas or not.
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The old route is on the other side of the river from us. A lot of I-25 is roughly on the El Camino Real.
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Interesting history Tim. Thanks for sharing.
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