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City of Santa Fé, in New Mexico, USA – A mystery of over 130 years and attracting around 250 thousand visitors every year……

Point of attention : Loretto Chapel

What makes this chapel different from all others is that the subject of the supposed miracle that took place in it is a Staircase. A chapel was constructed somewhere in the 19th century. When it was ready, the nuns found that there was no staircase built to take them to the top level.

They spent 9 days praying to St. Joseph, the caring father of Jesus Christ, who was a carpenter.

On the last day, a stranger knocked at their door and said that he was a carpenter who could help them build the staircase. He constructed the staircase, all by himself, which was considered to be the pride of carpentry. None knew how the staircase could stand by itself as it did not have a central support.

Then the carpenter, who did not use a single nail or glue to construct this staircase, disappeared without even waiting for his payment.

There was a rumour in the city of Santa Fé, that the carpenter was St. Joseph himself …. sent by Jesus Christ to attend to the nuns’ problem. Since then, the staircase was known to be called “miraculous” and turned out to be the site for pilgrimage.

There are 3 mysteries in this case, says the spokesman of the chapel :

1. The 1st mystery is that, until today, the identity of this man is not known.

2. The second mystery – all the architects, engineers and scientists say that they cannot understand how this staircase can balance without any central support.

3. And the 3rd mystery – from where did the wood come? They have checked and found out that the type of wood used to build the staircase does not exist in the entire region.

There is another detail that has just increased the belief in the supposed miracle :

The Staircase has 33 steps, the age of Jesus Christ.

See this beautiful video song ‘Innocent Blood’ by The Waiting Kind…

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This is a song written by The Waiting Kind called “Innocent Blood“. The video was created and edited by Marcus Hackler. This song means a lot to us as it has to do with Jesus’ death on the cross. All the scriptures in the video are what the song was built off.

Lyrics:

I sing of innocent blood, he spilt to was my dreadful guilt
Sorrow He bore in my stead, covered in all His righteousness

Sing gloria
Sing allelujah
Sing gloria
Sing allelujah

For wondrous love would I sing, I’d soar to play on heav’nly strings
with angels I’d dare to sing in, sweet melodies of love divine

Sing gloria
Sing allelujah
Sing gloria
Sing allelujah

Oh Wondrous Cross, Oh Glory Divine
You laid down Your life while I held dear to mine
Oh Wondrous Cross, such innocent blood
The Savior of all born forsinners He died

Oh Wondrous Cross, Oh Glory Divine
You laid down Your life while I held dear to mine
Oh Wondrous Cross, such innocent blood
The Savior of all born forsinners He died

Sing gloria
Sing allelujah

About the Band -  ‘The Waiting Kind’

We are a progressive worship band that has a passion for seeing young, old, broken, and restored people touched by God’s presence in music. We believe in the power of “waiting”…or the moment when our brokenness is met with God’s redemption…As we wait…he hears and responds to our voice.

“…Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary…” – Is. 40:31

Theme : “We believe strongly that there is a power to waiting on the Lord in worship…the strength that comes in this setting is unlike any other grace we have come to know…” said the lead singer Derek Henbest. With influences such as Hillsong United, David Crowder band, and their friends Leeland; a very British rock with an ambient texture became what they now call “The Waiting Kind.”

Their hearts have been to lead a generation in an anthem of praise; from hearts that sing grateful melodies of praise. They began to develop their sound in the back halls and prayer rooms of their church; Capital Christian Center in Meridian, Idaho. Most of the lyrics and melodies have been inspired by time spent in personal and community worship. This love and mercy they spoke of developed into hymnal sounds of worship that inspired their local congregation and became choruses of strength. “…

We pray that this is a sound that not only mirrors our love for what our Savior has done…but a sound that captures the heart of Him who first loved us…”

Members:
Derek Henbest : Guitars & Vocals
Dave Goetter : Guitars
Dustin La Mont : Drums

Red roses were her favorites,
Her name was also Rose,
And every year her husband sent them,
tied with pretty bows.

The year he died,
the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, “Be my Valentine,”
like all the years before.

Each year he sent her roses,
and the note would always say,
“I love you even more this year,
than last year on this day.

My love for you will always grow,
with every passing year.”
She knew this was the last time
that the roses would appear.

She thought, he ordered roses
in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know,
that he would pass away.

He always liked things early,
way before the time.
Then if he got too busy,
everything would work out fine.

She trimmed the stems,
and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase
beside the portrait of his smiling face.

She would sit for hours,
in her husband’s favorite chair.
While staring at his picture,
and the roses sitting there.

A year went by,
and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude,
that had become her fate.

Then that very hour,
as on Valentine’s before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses,
sitting by her door.

She brought the roses in,
and just looked at them in shock.
Then, she went to get the telephone,
to call the florist shop.

The owner answered, and she asked him,
if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her,
causing her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away,
more than a year ago,”
The owner said, “I knew you’d call,
and you would want to know.

The flowers you received today,
were paid for in advance,
your husband always planned ahead,
he left nothing to chance.

There is a standing order,
that I have on file down here,
as he has paid, well in advance,
you’ll get them every year.

There is also another thing,
that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card…he did this years ago,
Then should I find out that he’s no longer here,

That’s the card…that should be sent to you the following year.”
She thanked him and hung up the phone,
her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly
reached to get the card.

Inside the card, she saw that he
had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence,
this is what he wrote…

“Hello my love, I know
it’s been a year since I’ve been gone,
I hope it hasn’t been too hard
for you to overcome.

I know it must be lonely,
and the pain is very real.
Or if it was the other way,
I know how I would feel.

The love we shared made everything
so beautiful in life,
I loved you more than words can say,
you were the perfect wife.

You were my friend and lover,
you fulfilled my every need.
I know it’s only been a year,
but please try not to grieve.

I want you to be happy,
even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses
will be sent to you for years.

When you get these roses,
think of all the happiness,
that we had together,
and how both of us were blessed.

I have always loved you,
and you know I always will.
But my love, you must go on,
you have some living still.

Please… try to find happiness,
while living out your days.
I know it is not easy,
but I hope you find some ways.

The roses will come every year,
and they will only stop,
When your door’s not answered,
when the florist stops to knock.

He will come five times that day,
in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit,
he will know without a doubt.

To take the roses to the place,
where I’ve instructed him.
And place them where we are,
together once again.

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh until you can’t stop;
Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.

Someone who convinces you that there really is
an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.