St. Martha

I'm not sure if this is depicting St. Martha, but I found this pleasant scene in the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church in downtown Sarasota.  It's located on a fairly busy intersection, but you wouldn't know that.   As soon as you step into the courtyard, it's incredibly peaceful. I was there during evening rush hour and hardly heard anything outside. It was so nice and tranquil, I wish there had been more time to enjoy it.  That, of course, means I'll have to make a point to return.  (It only took me a few years to get here with my camera in the first place.)

Holy Glow

Do you have a shot that you keep meaning to take but you never stop to do so or just never get around to it?  For me, this is one of those shots.  St. Martha Catholic Church is located in downtown Sarasota and I drive by it all the time. The warm glow of the iron lantern is a beacon of sorts, always calling me and piquing my interest.  Finally, I answered the call and I must say seeing it up close was much better than a quick drive-by.  I have another shot that I've wanted to take for years, but it would require me to get up extra early on a Friday morning. For some reason, that never seems to happen. I'll definitely let you know when it does.

St. Martha's

St. Martha's Catholic Church is one of several churches in downtown Sarasota.  I pass by it  almost every day and admire the stained glass windows and always wonder what the inside looks like.   The church has been in Sarasota since the mid-1920's and at this location, at Fruitville Rd. and Orange Ave., since 1977.