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Saint Francis of Assisi Shrine
Saint Francis of Assisi Shrine
Just inside the entrance to the Shrine
grounds is his statue encased in a rustic shelter. Many pilgrims stop for
a short visit and say his Peace Prayer.
His frequent visits, many messages, as well as his blessing
for Mary Ann and all present were always appreciated. It was on October 4,
1974 that he requested that we pray and live his "Peace Prayer." A year
later she saw him as he received the stigmata of Our Lord. His mission
then, "Francis, Save the Church." Mary Ann's mission was, "Sister, rebuild
the Church."
Both were stigmatists, St. Francis had all five wounds of Our
Lord visible, Mary Ann though suffering all five wounds had only those of the
thorns visible in Lent of 1951 and 1952. While visiting the Holy Lands,
St. Francis was inspired to erect the first outdoor Nativity Scene for Midnight
Mass, Dec 24/25 in Greccio, Italy, 1223. The idea since has spread
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