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Miraculous Spiral Staircase (St. Joseph, Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

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Los Penitantes - A Brief History

Following Mexican independence from Spain in 1821, church authorities in Mexico withdrew the Franciscan, Dominican and Jesuit missionaries. Los Penitantes were perhaps best known for their songs of worship called Alabados. The Brotherhood later reconciled with the Church; they modified their rituals. They were recognized in 1947 and still exist today.

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