VIRGIN MARY'S HOUSE

This morning we drove up the hill to visit the house that Mary, mother of Jesus spent the last years of her life. It was discovered in the 19th century. There are many people who question the authenticity of it, and I suppose we can never be sure, but I looked at it as an opportunity to learn. We thought, if we are this close, why not check it out, and we were very glad we did. It was a beautiful, small brick house, and walking through it gave me a very peaceful feeling, and a chance to find out more about Mary's life. Walking away from the house, there is a wall that people can tie ribbons with messages or prayers.