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Orientation Video
The video explains the beginnings of the Shrine complex, provides a re-enactment
of the Apparitions of Our Lady to (Saint) Juan Diego in 1531, and gives an
overview of the spiritual vision for the Shrine. The orientation video lasts
approximately 27 minutes.
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Mass and Devotions
The Holy Mass is celebrated in the Shrine Church daily.
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Flores Mariae Gift
Shop
Located in the
Pilgrim
Center, the gift shop has become the
premier source of religious gifts, books, videos, music and artwork for the
surrounding area and beyond.
Click here for the
Flores Mariae Online Gift Shop
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Culina Mariana
Restaurant
Culina Mariana (Mary’s Kitchen), offers a place to rest and to
enjoy light fare and beverages. The Café opens for breakfast at 9 am; serves
lunch until 2 pm; and dessert/beverages until closing at 4 pm. Sunday brunch
is served from 9 am - 2 pm. Reservations are recommended.
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the Menu/Hours/Large Group Scheduling |
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Mother of Good
Counsel Votive Candle Chapel
A short walk from the Pilgrim Center, the Mother of Good
Counsel Votive Candle Chapel is nestled along side
the natural bluff. The chapel provides a place of serenity and inspiration
for prayer while housing a candle rack with 576 votive candles.
Click here for information on
Lighting a Candle.
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Meditation
Trail
Leaving the Votive
Candle Chapel, Pilgrims proceed along a paved meditation
trail that leads to the
Shrine Church
and other outdoor devotional areas.
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Outside
Stations of the Cross
The Stations wind alongside the bluff in a natural setting. A
paved path leads Pilgrims along the way of the cross; granite benches are
placed at each station to allow Pilgrims to rest, meditate, and pray.
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Rosary Walk
The Rosary Walk at the
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is another opportunity to
recount the biblical stories of
Jesus and Mary. Beautiful plaques at each alcove explain the Mystery which
is being depicted. The prayer "The Hail Mary" is presented in several
languages.
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for more information on the Rosary Walk
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Outdoor
Devotional Areas
Located along the paved
meditation trail are devotional areas to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (the
first Native American Blessed) as well as a beautiful 9 ft relief of St. Joseph
the Workman and the Holy Family. (shown at right)
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Memorial to the
Unborn
Dedicated on December 12,
2008 (The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe), remembers the many babies who
have died in their mother's womb. Within the beautiful arcade, there
are bronze plaques which explain the teaching of the Catholic Church on the
topics of contraception, abortion, embryonic stem cell research, and the
dignity of all life. Several planters and a walking path outside the
arcade comprise Mary's Garden - a garden of flowers traditionally named in
honor of Our Blessed Mother.
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