That is not a statue of the Blessed Mother.
Maybe according to the demons in Hell it is, but it is not a statue of Her to Catholic sensibilities and faithful eyes. I'm sorry that on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, they denigrated Our Blessed Mother and our Faith with this Marxist pablum that's apparently "art".
Hopefully, it comes down, or even better, burns down.
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Probably can't "burn down" because they're planning on making it out of metal.
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Preliminary mock-up of the mockery next to the artist who's proposing it.
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Novus Ordo parishioners devoutly reciting the
Mea Culpa next to the Wall they were unable to prevent:
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PBS refers to this pile of junk as the "West Coast Statue of Liberty."
Maybe San Ysidro should hire a French sculptor instead, to design it.
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But using the same search terms, here's another statue that emerges with this story line.
It was posted 5 days ago, so if it's a mistake, certainly someone would have fixed it by now.
Don't overlook the far superior attention to detail and finish employed for a statue of Baphomet:
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Church Near California-Mexico Border Plans Welcome Statue to ImmigrantsPOSTED 2:55 PM, OCTOBER 7, 2018, BY
ASSOCIATED PRESS, UPDATED AT 02:53PM, OCTOBER 7, 2018
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Maybe poche is totally on board with this one as well!!
(I'm most confident he can dredge up some excuse.)
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California church near the U.S.-Mexico border is planning to erect a hilltop welcome statue to send a message of hope to immigrants.
The Los Angeles Times reports Saturday that a 40-foot-tall (12-meter-tall) monument of Mary, mother of Jesus, that was inspired by the Statue of Liberty is planned for the parking lot of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in San Ysidro. The statue will be named “Welcome the Stranger.” Supporters are trying to raise $1 million to build it by early next year.
Robert W. McElroy, Archbishop of San Diego speaks with participants through the fence during the 23rd Posada Sin Fronteras where worshipers gather on both sides of the US-Mexican border fence for a Christmas celebration, at Friendship Park and Playas de Tijuana in San Ysidro, California on December 10, 2016. (SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP/Getty Images)
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Bishop Robert McElroy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego says the monument will serve as a reminder of immigrants’ contributions to the United States.
Artist Jim Bliesner says he drew inspiration for the design from community members.
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