Mission Espada..a few pics.

[Saphire]

Mission Espada is one of the smaller, less known Missions in San Antonio. It's still far enough out that the city hasn't surrounded it yet. Very peaceful. They still have services on Sundays, but no more that 60 people would fit inside.

The Padre


Mission Bells


Door to the Sanctuary


and, of course, the arches. The sign reads Hot Glass Studio, but I have no idea what it is.

[Xipe Totec]

1. Espada; Spade, means sword

It is an interesting and telling name for a mission.