This was my first time ever going on the March, and it was a very exiting experience. I will start off with the Basilica (p.s. did you know that the name “Basilica” is given to the largest Catholic Church in a nation, I didn’t). 

    The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was so magnificent, even my pictures didn’t come out (which really did happen). The crypt level of the shrine is full of wondrous altars. My top choice of the crypt-level altars was the Saint Joseph, the Good Shepherd, the Lourdes Grotto and the Byzantine chapel.  The upper level of the basilica is very well done, the domes and the stained-glass windows were done with masterful hands. (Did you know that the Basilica Tower is taller than the Washington Monument?) 

    I won’t go into details, but the glass window in the front entrance of the Basilica, has a great significance for our Christian lives. The glass is of circular shape and is adorned all around with (if I can remember with precision) symbols of virtues, and in the center the M of Mary who is Queen of all virtues.  In conclusion with the Basilica, devotion to the Holy Mother of God is the greatest way to reach His mercy and love.

    Now for the March, the greatest “people” traffic jam that I’ve ever seen in, (I’m only kidding…), and it was a blast! 

    We heard speakers, saw EWTN workers and priests and met up with friends. And most importantly, did the March in representation of the Unborn. I also meted the Franciscan Friars of the Primitive Order, saw the Washington monument, the Monastery of the Holy Land; pass by the Battle field of Gettysburg on the way to Washington and visited the Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Maryland. 

    This March was all worthwhile and an experience that I would like to do again!