With joy in a job well done, we join you in thanking Saint Joseph for our Christmas present this year, a garden for his wife and Son.  And it is also for you!  Mary’s Prayer Garden is almost complete.  When finished, it will give our pilgrims another quiet place to sit and meditate.  Located at the west end of our main parking lot, this circle of peace is the terminus of graceful brick-lined walkways leading from the chapel and past the Stations of the Cross.

From the beginning, it seemed grace was shining on the workers as Mary and Jesus watched over the progress from the side.  One recent warm day, with the front gate closed, we visited the site - a little inspection and a bit of sampling the peace at our Lady’s shrine.  It was a taste of what you can enjoy for years to come. 

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