Author Archives: Marylea

The Churches Of Santa Fe, NM

As Catholics, we tend to take for granted our rich history, and as Americans we think we have to travel to far off Europe or Jerusalem to discover it. But the truth is there is a rich Catholic history right…

Walking With Grace Wednesday: A Refuge In The Desert

While visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a photography workshop I wondered into a shop called The Monks Corner. It’s a pleasant little shop with handmade soaps and jam. Books written by spiritual masters line the shelves, gilded icons peer…

Mission Monday: The Angel Gabriel

If you give a photographer a camera, she’s going to take a picture. When she takes the picture she’ll want a story to go with it. When she has time, she’ll probably Google her topic – The Mission San Gabriel. She’ll read…

Mission Monday: Bob Hope

I know you are probably wondering why I would post pictures of a statue of Bob Hope for Mission Monday. But there is a good reason. Stay with me. This is clearly a giant statue of the “Kissing Sailor,” a photograph…