10/12/17: A Boston, Massachusettses mall chapel will house the relics of 3 saints
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-boston-mall-chapel-will-house-the-relics-of-three-saints-64586
The relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe which will be venerated at the St. Francis Chapel in Boston's Prudential Center Mall.
Relics of St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Maximilian Kolbe, & St. John
Paul II will be coming to a Boston mall’s Catholic chapel, & a local
priest hopes they'll help mall patrons encounter the reality of
Christian love.
“Our hope is that these relics will be a source of spiritual wealth
for the Church of Boston,” Father James Doran, O.M.V., told CNA. “We
hope that all the faithful who live & work in Boston & all those who
travel there will know that right in the heart of the city they have
access to the 2 greatest treasures the Church possesses: the
Sacraments & relics of the saints.”
Father Doran is director of the St. Francis Chapel
at Boston’s Prudential Center mall. The mall, located in Boston’s Back
Bay neighborhood, hosts more than 75 shops & restaurants.
Father Doran reflected on the character of the saints whose relics the chapel will house.
“These 3 saints in particular encountered modernity with the full
force of Christian love, sometimes in confrontation but also in
invitation,” he said. “The mall is a place where encounter & exchange
happens, not just of material goods but personal goods even more
importantly.”
“With the relics of these saints here we hope the faithful will find a
place for contemplative refreshment, gospel formation & the challenge
to take up in full freedom the responsibility & privilege of finding
God in all things & living by the movements of the Holy Spirit & His
gifts & not by blind market forces,” the priest continued.
St. Maximillian Kolbe had served as a missionary priest in Japan &
ran a printing press in the face of Nazi occupation. In August 1941, he
volunteered to take the place of an innocent husband & father about to
be executed at a concentration camp.
The Polish nun St. Faustina Kowalska saw apparitions of Christ & brought the devotion of the Divine Mercy to the world.
The pontificate of St. John Paul II, the first Polish Pope, included
the collapse of the Soviet Union & the effort to evangelize around the
world.
“What we learn from these great saints is especially relevant for our
modern times, that is, to not be afraid,” Dolan commented. “Clearly,
that was a theme of St. John Paul’s entire pontificate but manifested
also in the lives of Faustina & Maximilian. Fear is the result of the
absence of love.”
The relic of St. Maximillian Kolbe, hair from his beard, was obtained
from his monastery in Poland. The relic of St. John Paul II is also a
piece of hair, obtained by an Oblate priest in Rome, the Boston Pilot
reports.
The third relic, a chip of bone from St. Faustina, came to the
oblates as a surprise. They had been trying to obtain a relic of the
saint, but couldn't meet the requirements of her convent.
A woman who was a frequent attendee at the chapel came forward with a
relic of the nun she'd obtained when St. Faustina was beatified. She
said she felt God wanted her to donate it.
The Prudential Center chapel was founded in 1969. Staffed by the
Oblates of the Virgin Mary since the early 1980s, it offers daily Mass,
Confession, & Eucharistic Adoration.
“The chapel is known as an oasis of prayer, silence & mercy in the heart of the city,” Doran said.
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National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts
The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Website: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/shrine
www.thedivinemercy.org/shrine
Directions to the Shrine
Reception & General Information
(413) 298-3931
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
Pilgrimage & Events Director / Divine Mercy Sunday Coordinator
(413) 298-1119
Fax (413) 298-3910
Volunteer Information
(413) 298-1114
Fax (413) 298-3910
volunteers@marian.org
Parish Missions
(413) 298-1349
(800) 462-7426 for a free information packet
parishmissions@marian.org
JPII House Reservations
(413) 298-3931 ext. 117
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
Divine Mercy Gift Shop
1 (888) 484-1112
customerservice@divinemercygiftshop.org
Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
(413) 298-3931
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy is a ministry of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. The Marians invite you to join them for prayer, meditation, and the sacraments.
The Shrine Chapel is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Shrine and it Gift Shop are handicap accessible.
During your pilgrimage, you may choose to visit any of several places of prayer on Eden Hill:
From May through October, there is a picnic area near the main parking lot if you would like to bring your own lunch. An indoor facility at the top of the hill offers beverage and snack machines, as well as a seating area which may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis at other times of the year. While the Shrine does not offer a Cafeteria, we do offer box lunches through an outside vendor. These must be ordered at least two weeks in advance of your pilgrimage, with a minimum order for 10 lunches.
See our daily schedule and calendar of events for special celebrations.
Registration is requested if:
Website: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/shrine
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy is a ministry of the Marian
Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the
authentic promoters of the message of The Divine Mercy. Located in the
heart of the Berkshire Hills in western Massachusetts, the Shrine sits
on 350 acres, known as Eden Hill.
This Shrine offers many opportunities for inspiration and devotion. Pilgrims find refreshment of soul at Mass, confession, the 3 o'clock Chaplet of The Divine Mercy, and personal adoration of the Eucharist. We invite you to stroll throughout our beautiful grounds. Visit the many statues and candle shrines like the Lourdes Candle Grotto and Holy Family Shrine. The groves of St. Therese and St. Francis' each offer an oasis for silent prayer and contemplation. Several sites on Eden Hill, including the Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine and the Shrine of the Holy Innocents, devoted to deceased children, offer unique memorial and devotional opportunities. The Shrine is also the geographic and spiritual home of the Association of Marian Helpers and is open to visitors on weekdays.
In 2000, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the secretary of Divine Mercy, was canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday and the Feast of Divine Mercy officially proclaimed by Pope John Paul II at St. Peter's in Rome. The Shrine is the site for the largest celebration in the Northeast of the Feast of The Divine Mercy, which is held each year on the Sunday after Easter. The event traditionally is televised on Eternal World Television Network (EWTN).
Thousand of pilgrims visit the National Shrine each year either on personal retreat or to join in the celebration of holy, ethnic or specialized days and is open to the public, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Divine Mercy Bookstore and Gift Shop offers an extensive selection of Catholic products to encourage you on your walk of faith. The Shrine and the Gift Shop are handicap accessible.
Whether you encounter the message of The Divine Mercy on this web site or by visiting the National Shrine in person, our prayer is that you personally encounter God's great love and mercy. As Pope John Paul II said, "There is nothing the world needs more than Divine Mercy." (Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Lagiewniki, Poland, June 7, 1997)
Divine Mercy Gift Shop Hours
9 AM to 5 PM Every Day
Divine Mercy Gift Shop Phone (Toll-Free)
1-888-484-1112
Shop the Divine Mercy Gift Shop online.
This Shrine offers many opportunities for inspiration and devotion. Pilgrims find refreshment of soul at Mass, confession, the 3 o'clock Chaplet of The Divine Mercy, and personal adoration of the Eucharist. We invite you to stroll throughout our beautiful grounds. Visit the many statues and candle shrines like the Lourdes Candle Grotto and Holy Family Shrine. The groves of St. Therese and St. Francis' each offer an oasis for silent prayer and contemplation. Several sites on Eden Hill, including the Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine and the Shrine of the Holy Innocents, devoted to deceased children, offer unique memorial and devotional opportunities. The Shrine is also the geographic and spiritual home of the Association of Marian Helpers and is open to visitors on weekdays.
In 2000, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the secretary of Divine Mercy, was canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday and the Feast of Divine Mercy officially proclaimed by Pope John Paul II at St. Peter's in Rome. The Shrine is the site for the largest celebration in the Northeast of the Feast of The Divine Mercy, which is held each year on the Sunday after Easter. The event traditionally is televised on Eternal World Television Network (EWTN).
Thousand of pilgrims visit the National Shrine each year either on personal retreat or to join in the celebration of holy, ethnic or specialized days and is open to the public, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Divine Mercy Bookstore and Gift Shop offers an extensive selection of Catholic products to encourage you on your walk of faith. The Shrine and the Gift Shop are handicap accessible.
Whether you encounter the message of The Divine Mercy on this web site or by visiting the National Shrine in person, our prayer is that you personally encounter God's great love and mercy. As Pope John Paul II said, "There is nothing the world needs more than Divine Mercy." (Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Lagiewniki, Poland, June 7, 1997)
Divine Mercy Gift Shop Hours
9 AM to 5 PM Every Day
Divine Mercy Gift Shop Phone (Toll-Free)
1-888-484-1112
Shop the Divine Mercy Gift Shop online.
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Contact Us on Eden Hill:
National Shrine of The Divine Mercywww.thedivinemercy.org/shrine
Directions to the Shrine
Reception & General Information
(413) 298-3931
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
Pilgrimage & Events Director / Divine Mercy Sunday Coordinator
(413) 298-1119
Fax (413) 298-3910
Volunteer Information
(413) 298-1114
Fax (413) 298-3910
volunteers@marian.org
Parish Missions
(413) 298-1349
(800) 462-7426 for a free information packet
parishmissions@marian.org
JPII House Reservations
(413) 298-3931 ext. 117
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
Divine Mercy Gift Shop
1 (888) 484-1112
customerservice@divinemercygiftshop.org
Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
(413) 298-3931
Fax (413) 298-3910
shrine@marian.org
Shrine Tours & Pilgrimages
The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy is a ministry of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. The Marians invite you to join them for prayer, meditation, and the sacraments.
The Shrine Chapel is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Shrine and it Gift Shop are handicap accessible.
During your pilgrimage, you may choose to visit any of several places of prayer on Eden Hill:
- Lourdes Grotto
- Immaculate Conception Candle Shrine
- St. Joseph/Holy Family Candle Shrine
- Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine (Read more.)
- St. Peregrine's Knoll
- Shrine of the Holy Innocents
From May through October, there is a picnic area near the main parking lot if you would like to bring your own lunch. An indoor facility at the top of the hill offers beverage and snack machines, as well as a seating area which may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis at other times of the year. While the Shrine does not offer a Cafeteria, we do offer box lunches through an outside vendor. These must be ordered at least two weeks in advance of your pilgrimage, with a minimum order for 10 lunches.
See our daily schedule and calendar of events for special celebrations.
Registration is requested if:
- You are a large group of pilgrims AND
- You want to personalize your pilgrimage, OR
- You are coming by bus or motor coach.
Questions about your pilgrimage should be directed to:
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Pilgrimage Office
2 Prospect Hill Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-1119
or email: pilgrims@marian.org.
Shrine offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Pilgrimage Office
2 Prospect Hill Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-1119
or email: pilgrims@marian.org.
Adams, Massachusetts Church Receives Relic of Saint John Paul II
Massachusetts church receives relic of Saint John Paul II
Monday, September 8, 2014
September 2014: RELIC OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
THE RELIC OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
The relic will be at St. Anthony Church, Springfield, MA September 6-14, 2014
A highly unprecedented tour of the bones of St. Anthony of Padua will journey to Springfield for 9 consecutive days, before returning to their resting place and shrine in Italy.
Healing Mass—Thursday, Sept. 11th
celebrated by Fr. Anthony Gramlich & Fr. George Zina
Novena & Confessions at 6pm,
Mass at 7pm followed by pray overs.
For more info: http://www.saintanthonysrelic.com or 413-732-0589
St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 375 Island Pond Rd.,
Springfield, MA 01118
The relic will be at St. Anthony Church, Springfield, MA September 6-14, 2014
A highly unprecedented tour of the bones of St. Anthony of Padua will journey to Springfield for 9 consecutive days, before returning to their resting place and shrine in Italy.
Healing Mass—Thursday, Sept. 11th
celebrated by Fr. Anthony Gramlich & Fr. George Zina
Novena & Confessions at 6pm,
Mass at 7pm followed by pray overs.
For more info: http://www.saintanthonysrelic.com or 413-732-0589
St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 375 Island Pond Rd.,
Springfield, MA 01118
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