Whispers has a nice post on this at For Our Patroness, an Immaculate "Word"
Though it is not mentioned in that history the whole Louisiana contribution is crucial too. Though everyone thinks FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH when they think of Louisiana the Spanish had a very profound influence. It was through Spain that this devotion and Dogma came to these shores in force.
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception and United States History
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The Spanish influence is actually very strong on our South Louisiana culture. Thanks for bringing attention to that!
It is something how much the Spanish were involved especially in establishing settlements. I thin a lot of peole miss that
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