Join Trey As He Explores the Mystery of the Loretto Chapel Staircase . . .
In this short film, Trey takes us on a captivating journey of discovery as he explores an often overlooked and little-known architectural marvel of the Christian world: The Loretto Chapel staircase in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This remarkable structure, built in the late 1800s, brims with mystery and wonder. As Trey walks through the picturesque plaza and the adjacent hotel, he invites you to discover the miraculous story behind this marvelous and seemingly miraculous construction. The staircase, completed without nails, glue, or center support, features 33 steps—symbolizing the age of Jesus at his crucifixion.
The tale unfolds with the recounting of how the nuns of the chapel prayed for help to construct a staircase to the choir loft. On the ninth day of their novena, a mysterious carpenter appeared, offering to build it in secret. After six months of labor, he vanished without accepting payment, leaving behind a staircase that continues to baffle modern engineers to this day. The Loretto Chapel staircase, from its unique design to the enigmatic wood with which it was constructed that no one has been able to identify, stands as a testament to fine craftsmanship, faith, the power of prayer, and the mysterious ways in which our Lord works in the lives of his servants.
Trey’s exploration of this fascinating topic through engaging interviews and his signature commentary and analysis provides valuable insight into an often forgotten and neglected historical account. But more importantly, it’s an invitation to ponder the miracles that can arise from belief and faithful perseverance.
Highlights:
00:11 The Loretta Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, attracts visitors due to a rather special and unique architectural oddity that has been there for over a century.
01:01 The local carpenters could not take on the job of constructing the staircase in the late 1800s for a Catholic girls’ school due to its small size.
01:30 A miraculous event occurred when the sisters prayed for assistance, leading a mysterious carpenter to build the staircase in secret over six months. He completed the staircase and vanished without payment.
01:49 Unique features of the staircase include its lack of center support and absence of nails, glue, or screws. The wood used in its construction comes from a type that is not found anywhere else in the world.
02:49 The carpenter’s sudden arrival and subsequent disappearance add an element of mystery to the story, leading to speculation about his identity and purpose, captivating the local community and visitors alike.
04:20 The Loretta Chapel, where the staircase resides, has become a site of interest due to its architectural features and the legend surrounding the staircase, drawing tourists and historians to explore its significance.
04:39 A significant trip explored prophetic messages linked to America and its political future. The journey involved key locations like the Loretta Chapel and the Alamo.
05:10 The trip originated from a prophecy involving Donald Trump as the 47th president, emphasizing the importance of timing in delivering the message.
05:50 The narrative includes a prophetic vision connecting John F. Kennedy and intelligence agencies, highlighting the complex relationship between past events and current prophecies.
06:16 The presence of symbolic elements, like bowls of blood held by men, showcases the depth and seriousness of the prophetic messages being shared.
09:19 The Loretto Chapel staircase in Santa Fe, New Mexico, stands as an architectural marvel built in the late 1800s without nails or center support. Its enigmatic carpenter, who vanished after the project, constructed the edifice with exactly 33 steps.
09:34 The staircase is notable for its unique construction, which amazes modern engineers due to the absence of nails and center support. It showcases a remarkable, and arguably otherworldly craftsmanship.
09:53 The mysterious carpenter, who delivered the staircase on a donkey, sought no payment and disappeared after completing the job, adding to the staircase’s legendary status, by raising all manner of questions that may never be answered, this side of eternity.
10:27 The staircase features 33 steps, a number symbolically significant in Christianity, as the age of Jesus of Nazareth when he went to the cross to bear the weight of the sins of the world—further enhancing its spiritual and historical importance within the chapel.