Our Lady of the Fields: From Pagan Temple to Holy Soil | Lent 2026 Reflection

Описание: Discover the ancient and mystical history of Our Lady of the Fields (Notre-Dame des Champs). In this video, we travel back to AD 250 to follow Saint Denis, the first Bishop of Paris, as he transformed a Roman temple dedicated to Ceres into one of France's most enduring sanctuaries .
​As we walk through the first week of Lent 2026, we explore the profound spiritual transition from earthly fertility to the "holy soil" of the Church . Learn how the "Flower of the Fields" teaches us to grow in the quiet garden of grace through receptivity rather than human activism .

​In this video, we cover:
​The Apostolic Foundation: How Saint Denis drove out pagan influences and consecrated the site to the Blessed Virgin .

​The "Holy Soil" Theology: Insights from the Lenten readings of Isaiah 55 on how the soul becomes fertile ground for the Word of God .

​Architectural Wonders: A look inside the modern church on Boulevard du Montparnasse, featuring Gustave Eiffel’s innovative metal frame and the 22 masterwork murals by Joseph Aubert .

​Lenten Devotion: Reflecting on the "Ask, Seek, Knock" message of Matthew 7:7-12 for the memorial of Our Lady of the Fields on February 26 .

​Join us for this deep dive into Parisian history and Catholic tradition as we seek to bloom in the garden of grace this Lenten season.
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