Mokelumne Hill Community Church
Apr 2, 2014 03:46:04 #
This wonderful church of the California gold rush era, was created in 1856. Maybe some other historical dates might be of interest: California Statehood - 1850; Gold discovered - 1848; The Donner Party - winter of 1846-47; and, we were still fighting the Indian wars coming west by wagon train. . . .not to mention that the Civil War was still in the distant future.
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." A very Christ-like quote from Saint Ignatius, giving us yet another manner of stating the Golden Rule, who is noted for founding the Jesuit Order of priests (Society of Jesus).
My own family was in California in the very early 1840's.
I love this area, its history, and almost every little gold rush town has a wonderful old church from this period that was rich in history, without leaving behind their Christian faith.
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." A very Christ-like quote from Saint Ignatius, giving us yet another manner of stating the Golden Rule, who is noted for founding the Jesuit Order of priests (Society of Jesus).
My own family was in California in the very early 1840's.
I love this area, its history, and almost every little gold rush town has a wonderful old church from this period that was rich in history, without leaving behind their Christian faith.
Apr 2, 2014 11:37:26 #
I love that area. One of the best weekends I ever had was in Mokelumne Hill. I need to go back with my digital cameras.
Apr 3, 2014 10:47:18 #
ktngrandma wrote:
I love that area. One of the best weekends I ever had was in Mokelumne Hill. I need to go back with my digital cameras.
Thank you for looking, and for your comments.
There are many wonderful photography opportunities up here in this area. I am retired, so I do my "field trips" during the week, avoiding the weekends and the crowds. I would be happy to put you onto some good photo areas up here should you want.
Ken
Apr 3, 2014 10:54:03 #
Thank you! When I a week day unencumbered by time constraints beyond my control, I would love to get some ideas!
Apr 5, 2014 13:46:43 #
Beautiful photo. Thank you for the quote from Ignatius. The line you cited is part of a prayer that every Jesuit novice learns almost as soon as he enters if he doesn't already know it (I didn't when I entered). Many of us pray it daily for good reason. It is called 'Prayer for Generosity.' Below find the entire prayer.
O Lord, teach me to be generous
To serve you as you deserve
To give and not to count the cost
To fight and not to heed the wounds
To toil and not to seek for rest
To labor and not to ask for reward
Save that of knowing I do your holy will
St. Ignatius of Loyola
O Lord, teach me to be generous
To serve you as you deserve
To give and not to count the cost
To fight and not to heed the wounds
To toil and not to seek for rest
To labor and not to ask for reward
Save that of knowing I do your holy will
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Apr 5, 2014 18:07:46 #
frjack wrote:
Beautiful photo. Thank you for the quote from Ign... (show quote)
Thank you for your kind and informative comments. I am familiar with this prayer, as I studied with the good Jesuits while getting my Doctorate at USF.
Apr 5, 2014 20:16:06 #
mooseeyes wrote:
Thank you for your kind and informative comments. I am familiar with this prayer, as I studied with the good Jesuits while getting my Doctorate at USF.
Terrific. I belong to the New England Province. Entered in '97.
Apr 5, 2014 20:52:14 #
Beautifully rendered. Colors are bright, yet the building is humble in it's appearance. Well done.
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