LAND OF TRADITION
book that contains over 100 black and white
photographs and illustrations, some dating back
as early as 1920. Several of the photographs
depict the Penitente processions, their ritual garb
and instruments such as the disciplina used
during self-flagellation, and their places of
worship called moradas in Spanish. This book is
based on the author's family Penitente journals,
interviews of Penitentes, and personal
experiences. The text and pictures document
their secret physical rituals during Holy Week,
and their humble, everyday lives serving their
Church, their Brotherhood, and their families.
During his presentations, the author dispels
rumors that the Penitente Brotherhood is tied to
Opus Dei recently made popular in the book and
movie titled "The Da Vinci Code". This publication
also presents a unique history of the
communities, notable characters, and even
Lenten meals typical of the southern Colorado
and northern New Mexico Penitente area. Retail
price $ 22.95
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