That was a good concise explanation of the differences between church, cathedral, and basilica.
Here in the Detroit area we have the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, and the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica on Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak (St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known as the Little Flower), about 6 miles or so north of the Cathedral.
The great thing about most Catholic churches is that, during the day, they are open for personal prayer and can be toured.
We Catholics also believe that Jesus is fully present in the Blessed Sacrament, the consecrated Host (bread) from Holy Communion; look for the Tabernacle (often near the altar) with a lit red lamp near it, indicating the Blessed Sacrament is in the Tabernacle. To me, one of the most intriguing stories is the Miracle of Lanciano where the Host was tested and found to be myocardial tissue and the wine was found to be human blood.
Hi Lynn! I really have to plan a trip to the Detroit area to explore churches. I'm certain there are a number of wonderful treasures. I'll look up the Miracle of Lanciano. It's new to me.
That was a good concise explanation of the differences between church, cathedral, and basilica.
Here in the Detroit area we have the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, and the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica on Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak (St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known as the Little Flower), about 6 miles or so north of the Cathedral.
The great thing about most Catholic churches is that, during the day, they are open for personal prayer and can be toured.
We Catholics also believe that Jesus is fully present in the Blessed Sacrament, the consecrated Host (bread) from Holy Communion; look for the Tabernacle (often near the altar) with a lit red lamp near it, indicating the Blessed Sacrament is in the Tabernacle. To me, one of the most intriguing stories is the Miracle of Lanciano where the Host was tested and found to be myocardial tissue and the wine was found to be human blood.
Hi Lynn! I really have to plan a trip to the Detroit area to explore churches. I'm certain there are a number of wonderful treasures. I'll look up the Miracle of Lanciano. It's new to me.
Thanks! Especially the Dallas Willard piece....