Founded in 1899 the grounds of the monastery are as St. Francis would have like them - well-kept, beautifully manicured as befits the grounds of this holy shrine, a replica of many of the sites found in the Holy Land.
Today is October 7, the feast of the Holy Rosary. It would be a perfect day or even a perfect month to visit the shrine and spend some time praying and looking at the Hail Mary in many different languages.
The Hail Mary is one of the basic prayers of the Rosary. It recalls the angel Gabriel visiting Mary and telling her of God's great plan for her life. "Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you." Mary's cousin, Elizabeth, added to the angel's announcement as she recognized her cousin's unique place among women in creation. "Blessed are you among women." More verses were added until we have the completed prayer to honor Mary and to ask for her intercession. I hope you have the opportunity to visit the
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