I can't believe we witnessed this historic event in Cardenas. The relics of the late Pope John Paul II are traveling around the world. When he was alive, the Pope visited Mexico more than any other countries besides Poland and France in the world. Therefore, his relics are traveling around the country; but they were not supposed to come to Cardenas as they were visiting the capital cities of each state. Last Thursday after the girls left for school, the cathedral's bells rang for an hour followed by fireworks. I was concerned at first as I knew this was not common and later I found out that the relics of John Paul II were visiting the town. Charlotte and I had to go to downtown that morning and we were able to see the faithful Catholic people entering the church building and leaving with yellow-white flags (Papal flag) and all sorts of souvenirs. We didn't have the chance to enter the church as we did not know what they were showing; but at the end of the procession we were able to talk to a family who showed us a picture they purchased of the actual wax figure of the Pope and a vial of the ex-pontiff's blood. Though I do not share this belief of worshipping a wax figure and adore a vial of someone's blood; I thought it was very interesting and felt lucky to have been nearby for this historical event.
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