tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post1008071132930695985..comments2024-03-23T11:43:06.550-04:00Comments on Catholic Churches of Manhattan: 68. St. Elizabeth of Hungary (CLOSED, but under review)Andrew the Sinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02518557627354558389noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-47551557861139313222013-12-18T14:37:19.983-05:002013-12-18T14:37:19.983-05:00we used to go here, too, when we felt St. Monica&#...we used to go here, too, when we felt St. Monica's was too far it was just one block, it is very solemn and quiet even on Sundays you can hear yourself praying, I feel closer to God hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-80918375059701919362010-04-06T20:16:51.121-04:002010-04-06T20:16:51.121-04:00Andrew, I just went to St. Elizabeth of Hungary on...Andrew, I just went to St. Elizabeth of Hungary on Holy Thursday. What a beautiful church!dellbabe68https://www.blogger.com/profile/12206914525414997267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-43367934588982643172009-07-23T13:46:24.091-04:002009-07-23T13:46:24.091-04:00Hey, I love what you do. I do almost the same thin...Hey, I love what you do. I do almost the same thing ... and the Cloisters is one of my most favorite places. I think we are really drawn to the art & experience of Middle Ages when the church was really huge and powerful. I totally agree with you about daily mass often being a better experience than Sunday ... it's distilled right down to its essence ... and sometimes I really don't like the music or singing (I am very picky about singing and sometimes the singer's voice is really harsh in my ears). I hear you about it being lonely to go to all these churches by yourself ... even when you do belong to one parish it seems that there's not a whole lot of community in NYC. Plus I am youngish (31) and not a lot of my friends go to Mass or even believe in God ... Maybe we should start a Meetup group of like-minded people ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-77922723478227412852009-07-15T07:13:39.396-04:002009-07-15T07:13:39.396-04:00Glad you know about it, Andrew. It's a very sp...Glad you know about it, Andrew. It's a very special place.dellbabe68https://www.blogger.com/profile/12206914525414997267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-27757642714848350212009-07-13T22:11:31.369-04:002009-07-13T22:11:31.369-04:00I loved the phrase "ascending to the heavens ...I loved the phrase "ascending to the heavens of Frank Lloyd Wright's vision". While at The Cloisters you meet the vision of a whole era, entering an artists mind and his connection to eternity has its own and unique mystical appeal. Thanks for sharing!Hoy, artistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115798023317573299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-90563695307531352352009-07-12T09:39:34.257-04:002009-07-12T09:39:34.257-04:00Hi dellbabe68,
Yes, The Cloisters is one of the m...Hi dellbabe68,<br /><br />Yes, The Cloisters is one of the most fascinating treasures we have on this island. I love it there. One cannot help but be moved emotionally and spiritually while walking through its gardens, taking in the calm and finding a certain peace, as well as moving through the interior, taking in all the precious art and architecture we are lucky and privileged to view here, so close to home.<br /><br />Lately, one of my favorite activities is walking through Ft. Tryon park, passing The Cloisters (perhaps stopping in,) moving on into and through Inwood Park, to the very edge, and viewing all that lies beyond.<br /><br />http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/the_cloisters<br /><br />Also - the New Leaf Cafe is a great place for brunch:<br />http://www.nyrp.org/newleaf/Andrew the Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518557627354558389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573984856195685471.post-73565407134844377862009-07-12T08:52:56.937-04:002009-07-12T08:52:56.937-04:00Have you ever tried the Cloisters?Have you ever tried the Cloisters?dellbabe68https://www.blogger.com/profile/12206914525414997267noreply@blogger.com