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    Praise Chapel Azusa

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    Saint Frances of Rome Catholic Church - Upside down and all around

    Saint Frances of Rome Catholic Church

    3.3(7 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    As a Catholic I've never been so disappointed and embarrassed of such a horrendous wedding ceremony…read moreI attended here. My cousin was getting married in October 2019 here and her fiancé is not catholic but Christian based as well as well as caucasian and does not understand or speak Spanish. So they made my cousin ( Latina) jump through all these hoops and had all these demands as well as demanding they know what kind of music they orchestra would play and if they had ever performed during a catholic ceremony etc. Which I contentedly understand, it's the house of God, it's should be respected. So we had the band rehearse songs that the church specifically asked ( Responsorial Psalm). No problem, done! She asked and met with the priest and they decided on a bilingual ceremony since her fiancé didn't speak Spanish. Fast forward to the day of the wedding. 1. The priest was a no show... no excuse, no explanation from anyone, nothing 2. Not one microphone was on 3. A visiting priest from mexico showed up in sandals super late and had absolutely no idea what was happening or maybe he had never performed a wedding before. It was a disaster 4. The priest didn't speak a lick of English and kept asking the groom questions ‍ The whole family was horrified. The band was completely caught off guard and didn't know when to play since the priest seemed to be wining it in his own way 5. So pretty much the priest made him repeat sounds and words during the vows. So something that was supposed to be beautiful and traditional, the reason she chose for a catholic ceremony was completely a joke at this point. My poor aunts who attend the that church left crying and so upset, while the non Catholics asked us if that's how all Catholics ceremonies are. This is one of the biggest reasons the younger generations are leaving the church, if the priests don't even care, why should anyone else. Ive never been so embarrassed in my life

    When I moved to Azusa from San Gabriel, I was worried I wouldn't find a church I would feel…read morecomfortable at. I want to be able to connect to the priest that will help guide me as well as the rest of the Catholic Community into living a better life. I want a priest that would guide rather than reprimand or make you feel like a horrible person therefore leading to feeling uncomfortable and being pushed away. I've come to different mass times and have always felt welcome and at ease. All their priests have been very helpful and explain the lecture well enough for me to understand. Being a newbie a few years ago to Azusa, I wasn't sure how the community at this church would be but they all have been very welcoming and Wilson and I have even made a few new friends here. You tend to see the same people at the same spot at the same time on the same day but its nice to get to know them and even call them by name. The youth group as well as other groups in the church are active and has different activities through out the year. In all the masses' we've attended, even on the holly days, we've never had any trouble finding a place to sit. Parking is a bit difficult and crowded on the church grounds so we recommend parking at APU. The mass times are: Saturday 5:00PM English 6:30PM Spanish Sunday 7:00 am Spanish 9:00 am English 11:00 am English 1:00 pm Spanish 5:00 pm English Weekdays 8:30 am English 5:15 pm Spanish (Mo,Tu,Th, Fr) English (Wed) (1st Friday of the month) 7:30 pm Spanish

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    Saint Frances of Rome Catholic Church
    Saint Frances of Rome Catholic Church - This is the back entrance of the church. A cool and clear sunny morning for worship

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    This is the back entrance of the church. A cool and clear sunny morning for worship

    Progressive Buddhist Association - Inside the Buddhist temple

    Progressive Buddhist Association

    4.8(4 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Been wanting to visit this temple for a while. Finally got insider info from my in-laws about them…read moreholding an event and lunch is provided. Visiting here and eating temple lunch brought back many fond memories of my childhood as we did this growing up at a temple my grandmother was a part of. Although I didn't understand Burmese, it's ok, just follow the line and your nose as you will surely smell the delicious aroma from the kitchen. The meal was so flavorful and filling: rice dish, soup and dessert called dan bauk. I savored every bite. It's called a donation feast to celebrate something like a birthday, wedding, or anything with the donor doing alms giving which all goes back to support the temple and everyone is welcome. The grounds hosts a huge area with different Buddhist statues to pray. Peaceful and serene. Really enjoyed my experience and can't wait to visit again. Whenever I visit any temple it's always good karma to give alms.

    Beautiful and Peaceful Place. Please Try…read more Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns, and even increased pain tolerance.

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    Progressive Buddhist Association - Visiting this temple on 10/4/25

    Visiting this temple on 10/4/25

    Progressive Buddhist Association - Line for lunch

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    Line for lunch

    Open Door Trail - The Cross

    Open Door Trail - The Cross

    4.6(11 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I started with a strong 3.25 rating. Then added points for scenic views, moderste to high…read moredifficulty level, and lastly for endless mileage. The fiddg 1.2 miles are steep steep and steep. As a runner, its not easy to run all the way. For hikers, it will test you. Once on top of the ridge, the views are nixe, the workout can be challenging and the rest stops are welcomed. Parking is located within the open door church, but the trail can be accessed by a side route along a fenced trail. I did enjoy the benches that were provided by the local church, nice gesture. Pets welcomed on a leash. Based on the Glendora ridge mtwy. Once these attributes are added on, the rating is a strong 4 star.

    This is about the trail not the church... I came on Feb…read more27th Friday ~1pm and it was a hot day for this time of year but not intolerable.... unfortunately tho there were so many bugs we got bitten hardcore so totally recommend bug spray, we only used sunblock since there isn't much shade. The trail is on the church compound which is super huge and very pretty we drove around to check it out... This isn't a beginner trail which is something other reviewers dont mention? The switchbacks are steep and curvy and many rock sliding areas, it also looks like it can get muddy you can see other animal tracks deep! There are random benches one was broken so be careful. We actually didn't make it all the way this time I think we were like 30 min short so we want to try again we did an hr up with small breaks to take pics and sit on benches. We had a 64 ounce water bottle and we drank it all fyi. We also ran into a rattle snake coming down, he warned us with his rattle and scurried away into the bushes and we also saw wild deer roaming the property! So be careful there are warning signs, ppl come here at night too but I dont think its a good idea cuz of those switch backs. Really pretty here, there was no one when we came super peaceful.

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    Open Door Trail - The Cross
    Open Door Trail - The Cross
    Open Door Trail - The Cross

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