Tiny House of Prayer

This little building is a morada, a practice dating back to the Spanish colonial days of New Mexico. They are adjacent, at a distance, to the main residence and the sole purpose is to house candles and statues for times of solitary prayer. What makes this one different in Española, NM, is that it is new.

[Charlie]

Also the construction is unique with the domed roof.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Ranger Biscuit]

So NM! Miss my home state.

[Helen]

Great shot of an interesting little building, fav

[Rosie Kerr]

There is something so very sweet about this photo.

[Janet B.]

Such a beautiful picture and super interesting commentary!

[Lin]

How lovely.

[DbJ_365]

An efficient space.

[Kathie]

Very interesting and inviting. I love the ladder leaning beside. Could this be used by passers by or only the home.

[Rachel]

I love that they have a building just for solitary prayer. Do you think this one is being used that way? I love the shape and colour.

[Denise Wood]

Fascinating capture and info :)

[Harbie]

That is do interesting that it is new! Great find!

[Casablanca]

What a lovely idea. A private prayer place protected from the heat.

[Margo]

What a delightful little place for prayer!! fav

[bruni]

So delightful to see a spanking new prayer house. you come across the most interesting places. fav.

[Jane Anderson]

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Thank you so much for your comments about my photo of the little morada (prayer house). It is for private use only, and it is truly being used. I have to admire people who would not only go through the effort to visit this every day but to build it in the first place. Those are true people of prayer.

[Lou Ann]

What a wonderful tradition. This is very beautiful.