Monday, August 21, 2006

Our Trip 3: still Holy Hill

The prophecy of Simeon passage is a personal favorite for me since childhood... the stainglass windows are gorgeous.













Holy Hill is the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians.








The chapel: alterpiece and details of the front.












Prayer:

Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of the Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church's history you have helped Christians in times of trial, temptation and danger. Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the afflicted, and the Comforter of the Dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God's love for all people, and to work for peace and justice in our world. With faith in your intercession, we pray for the Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and abandoned, and all the dying. Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces of which we stand in need. (Mention your intentions.) May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death. Help us and our loved ones to attain the boundless joy of being forever with our Father in heaven. Amen.
Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us!

Discalced Carmelite FriarsHoly Hill, Hubertus, WI 53033
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1 comment:

love2learnmom said...

I'm glad we got to make a visit to Holy Hill. It's such a special place for us - so beautiful!