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| The Crystal Tomb of the Ozarks |
There is a
remarkable shrine to the Resurrection* located in the Missouri Ozarks. Situated 15 miles south of Interstate 44 at Lebanon, Missouri on MO 5
and 7 miles north from the little village of Grove Springs at the
intersection of Highway J and 5. There you will find a small parking
lot in front of an interesting structure.
Constructed out of
native rocks using a very old Ozark building style, this small
building replicates the empty grave of the rock-cut tomb where the
earthly body of Christ was laid after the Crucifixion. At the
entrance there is a steel archway over the approach to the tomb that
states, “Rejoice the tomb is empty: Jesus will return to reign
forever” the words cut into the steel.
The tomb is very
professionally crafted out of rocks that are indigenous to this part
of the Ozark Mountains. The builders have chosen each rock carefully
so that they fit snugly to form the walls. What is truly
miraculous is the number of sparkling jewel-like crystals that are in
the rocks. Large and small quartz crystals and amethyst embedded in
geodes festoon the rock face adding a curious aurora of energy that
accompanies the burial chamber. These autochthonic crystals were
obviously selected purposely to bring a glorious presence to this
place.
It is a wondrous
work of art and devotion built by the local people in an act of
unselfish love that shares their Faith with everyone.
David S Reif
Good Friday, MMXX
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