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From Flickr: “Lough Erne shrine” by National Library of Ireland on The Commons

From Christendom to Christianity the National Library of Ireland has it all! Christendom is a townland in the Waterford area but it would appear that yesterdays cricket match took place in Cork. Today’s shrine is most certainly Christian and hails from Lough Erne in the north of the island. Where Read More →

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

There’s Rosary crowns the knoll that nestles between the Cross of Evergreens facing the Mohawk Valley and the Coliseum. The stones, arranged on the ground in the form of a Rosary, recall the captive Indian maiden’s practice of reciting the Rosary at Ossernenon. Masto Photography, 22 E. Main St., Amsterdam, Read More →

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

Chapel of the Martyrs where pilgrims gather in prayer before starting the Stations of the Cross. The first two Stations can be seen at the left of the pathway. Joe Connors, 11 Thais Rod, Averill Park, NY A Koppel Card 6793 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/vqNZ5n

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

This is the huge Coliseum where thousands of pilgrims and visitors attend Mass and Benediction. Joe Connors 28243 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/vEZ9Ny

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

The Martyrs Open Chapel Erected in 1894 Joe Connors, Box 5375, Albany, NY 32830 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/vqFCxy

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

Statue of St. Rene Goupil and Indian Boy in the Ravine, representing the Saint about to make the Sign of the Cross on the head of the boy. It was for this act that St. Rene Goupil was martyred. N.Y.S. Thruway Exits No. 27 or 28 1984 Joe Connors & Read More →

From Flickr: “National Shrine of the North American Martyrs – Auriesville, New York” by The Jordan Smith Archive

Our Lady of the Wayside Shrine stands in welcome near the entrance to the Sylvan Ravine where the body of St. Rene Goupil was buried in 1642. Devotion to Our Lady of the Way has ever been dear to the hearts of all Jesuit missionaries. Mailed from Auriesville, Maryland to Read More →