Uplifting: Bells Of Notre Dame Ring For The First Time Since 2019 Fire

Posted • November 8, 2024: For something a bit different, we have a beautiful story out of Paris: the cathedral of Notre Dame has received three new bells, which rang out for the first time since the devasting fire in 2019. The photo of the alter amid the rubble will give you chills, but in a good way. -- Catholic Arena @CatholicArena: “WE ARE SO BACK - The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rang out this morning for the first time today since 2019's fire. The Cathedral reopens with Mass on December 8th.” -- Now, full transparency, this writer is not Catholic, but nevertheless, hearing these bells ringing again brings a tear to the eye and reminds us of God's endurance in the face of difficult and troubling times. The bells sound like hope. In Catholic theology, church bells are blessed by priests to serve as audible exorcisms of local demons.

The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris just began ringing again…just in time. Remarkable timing. No coincidences. Sometimes it's said that God works in mysterious ways, but other times His work is, well, clear as a bell. (…)

• More at: Twitchy - UPLIFTING: Bells of Notre Dame Ring for the First Time Since 2019 Fire
https://twitchy.com/laura-w/2024/11/08/bells-of-notre-dame-ring-for-first-time-since-2019-fire-n2403514