Chimayo New Mexico~Spiritual vlog ~Never been so emotional.

The Holy Dirt of Chimayo, New Mexico
Chimayo, a little adobe church in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico, is one of the most visited holy sites in America. It’s known for its holy dirt that’s said to have healing properties.
Chimayo Church with blue sky
Chimayo, New Mexico, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in North America. (Lori Erickson photo)
Chimayo-also known as El Santuario de Chimayo-is sometimes called the Lourdes of North America. Like that famous shrine in France, it attracts those who are seeking healing of body and soul. I’ve been to both Chimayo and Lourdes, and both are remarkable places for renewal and healing.
Long before the Spaniards arrived in this region, this spot was considered a healing sanctuary by the Pueblo Indians who lived in the area. Healing spirits were thought to inhabit the hot springs in the area.
Chimayo’s fame spread to the larger world around the year 1810, when a local man saw a light springing from one of the hills near the Santa Cruz River. After following it to its source, he found in the earth a crucifix bearing a dark-skinned Jesus.
The local villagers paid homage to the relic and then took it to a church in nearby Santa Cruz. Mysteriously, during the night the crucifix returned to its original location. After this happened two more times, the locals built a small chapel to house the crucifix in Chimayo.
Through the years, the story of the crucifix became intertwined with earlier indigenous beliefs. While the hot springs had dried up, the earth they left behind was said to have healing properties.
This blending of traditions across time and cultures is common in many holy sites. Druid shrines became churches; altars to goddesses were re-dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I think the Spirit is not overly concerned with externals. What’s important is that pilgrims come to these places with open hearts.
Thousands of people make their way to Chimayo each year, coming from places around the world. Holy Week is a particularly popular time to make a pilgrimage to this healing shrine, with many people making the journey on foot from Santa Fe. The tradition was started after World War II by survivors of the Bataan Death March, who walked to the church in gratitude for their deliverance.
• El Santuario de Chimay...

[@georgeshepherd3381]

Santuario rocks!

[@andresgcoderoilpaz2806]

Thank u for sharing I have alot of family history thier.,

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you for watching.

[@ColoradoMartini]

We are going next. Cannot wait

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Hi there, sorry I didn’t reply soon I’ve had a very busy few days. My plan hopefully is to go on the Radiance in February if I can. The late March either on the Mardi Gras or the Horizon. But right now after my last Miracle vlogs, I’ll be posting vlogs from my time in Virginia. I do a mix of everything. Hope you continue watching. 🥰

[@psalm91.777]

Thank you I miss new Mexico my grandma took me there to get healed I cried when I saw this 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹much love

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Yes it was a beautiful experience. I truly felt the Holy spirit walking into that little church. It’s a beautiful place to visit. Thank you so much for watching. 💖

[@psalm91.777]

@@GRANDMAONTHEGO She was a curendera

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Bless her heart. That’s awesome. ❤️

[@juanitalopez3279]

I am so happy that you got to experience this amazing and peaceful part of heaven. You can’t escape the LOVE OF GOD…DIOS ES MUY GRANDE… Anyone stay in the moment when you visit it is filling your soul as you are present there…I guarantee you will go back there…I have several objects there and can witness healings for my family. In your lifetime I pray you have those beautiful feelings again…♥️

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you so much! Yes it was the Spirit of God that I felt and that’s why I couldn’t help myself but cry. Y estoy de acuerdo, Dios es demasiado grande. I definitely plan on going back someday again. Thank you so much for watching💖

[@grandpaadventures360]

Beautiful film very well done , the children’s saint I remember my mom praying to that saint to protect us when we were young , thank you for sharing very beautiful.

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you very much. I remember my grandma always praying to that saint. It was an amazing experience. I’m so thankful Dina took me there with her. And I’m soooo glad she got to go back to visit such a special place to her.

[@isabelontiveros562]

Very nice letty your film was right on. You were both filled with the holy spirit for sure. That was that feeling u were experiencing awesome

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

@@isabelontiveros562 awe thank you. Yes it was an awesome feeling to be there. It was such a spiritual place to visit.

[@grandpaadventures360]

Just watching your film I felt the holy sprit as well , your friend was right about the holy sprit touching you , that’s awesome !

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

@@grandpaadventures360 thank you!! Yes, she’s my sister in law and she’s so right. It was an amazing feeling and awesome experience. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Richard-ci7de]

Very nice video. I hope you stopped and ate at Rancho De Chimayo. Thats amazing in itself.

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you very much, unfortunately we didn’t. We God willing we will be back. ☺️ thanks for watching.

[@carolbenson6524]

I always wondered how the holy dirt was replenished since so many people keep digging out the dirt for their bottles and jars and containers. I've also been there, and yes...it is very emotional. Thank you for this video. When I tripped and fell on the hole where the holy dirt was some of the dirt rubbed off on my leg that I had pain in for many years. To this date the pain never returned and I am now 72.

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you so much for watching… 💖 it’s such a beautiful place to visit.

[@pepperpotts8144]

here at Santa Fe right now and we’ll visit the Holy Dirt in Chimayo tomorrow! thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!! Have a great time!

[@vickiwoods57]

Im flying out to New Mexico next month and I will be visiting Chimayo ...thank you for sharing this

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

That’s awesome. You’ll absolutely love it. Have a great time. ♥️

[@DinaCruisingThruLife]

That was the highlight of our trip. It was so moving and emotional. I’m still tearing up. Beautiful video my friend

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Awe thank you ☺️

[@joanpower6926]

People don’t take any pictures if all the huge stations of the cross on the grounds… that is just as inspiring as the churches

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Thank you for watching 💖