Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Tomorrow, August 31, is Marilyn’s birthday. She wanted to go to Monterey with the kids this weekend to celebrate, so we left early Saturday morning and came back this evening.
Tomorrow, August 31, is Marilyn’s birthday. She wanted to go to Monterey with the kids this weekend to celebrate, so we left early Saturday morning and came back this evening.
Yesterday we went straight to Carmel to have lunch—we made sandwiches and packed drinks and chips before we left. We parked the car about a mile from the beach and walked past the shops and houses to the beach. We spent about an hour there, letting Lily play (with Daddy’s help) in the ocean. She loved it!
After lunch, we walked through a few of the shops, did a little buying, had some ice cream and went back to Monterey to find our hotels. We checked into our hotels—(I had some free nights available through the hotel that I usually stay at for work)—then headed to Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner. We ate at a very good restaurant, Isabelle’s that specializes in Italian and seafood cooking. Then, after a bit of unintended sightseeing (we took a wrong turn someplace) we headed back to the hotel to get some sleep.
But first, I looked up the Mass times at the closest church—priorities, you know! Turns out there was a 7:30 AM Mass at San Carlos Cathedral. Here’s the information from their website, http://www.sancarloscathedral.net/.
San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey was founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770, on the shores of Monterey Bay, as the cornerstone of his Mission. A year later, Fr. Serra moved the Mission to Carmel. The church remained as a Royal Chapel for the soldiers guarding the new Spanish Presidio of Monterey. The present sandstone church was completed in 1794.
But first, I looked up the Mass times at the closest church—priorities, you know! Turns out there was a 7:30 AM Mass at San Carlos Cathedral. Here’s the information from their website, http://www.sancarloscathedral.net/.
San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey was founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770, on the shores of Monterey Bay, as the cornerstone of his Mission. A year later, Fr. Serra moved the Mission to Carmel. The church remained as a Royal Chapel for the soldiers guarding the new Spanish Presidio of Monterey. The present sandstone church was completed in 1794.
The significance of San Carlos cannot be overstated. It is the oldest continuously functioning church and the first stone building in the State of California. It is California’s first cathedral and stands for the birth of Carmel Mission and Monterey, the first capital of California.
The exquisite Spanish Colonial style, the masterful stone facade and the Moorish influence make the Royal Presidio Chapel a true jewel of architecture, unmatched by any of the California Missions. The beautiful portals, carved in sandstone with a fine molding and ornamental arches, are also unique. The niche at the very top of the facade contains a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe and is the oldest non-indigenous sculpture in the State. Elevated to the status of cathedral in 1849, San Carlos is one of California’s exceptional historic monuments.
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