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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Office of the Rector
“Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again, rejoice!”
Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Fr. junípero Serra, September 23, 2015 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Dear Friend in Christ,
“Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again, rejoice!”
It is with these profound words of Saint Paul’s letter to the Philippians that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, began his homily at the Mass and Canonization of Saint Junípero Serra that he celebrated in September here at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
It was truly a magnificent day for us at Mary’s Shrine, grace-filled in so many ways! The Holy Father was exuberantly welcomed by thousands of people gathered both inside and outside of the Basilica. The excitement and joy reverberating throughout the crowd of pilgrims who had gathered to “rejoyce the Lord" was both humbling and overwhelming.
It is because of you, and your support of the National Shrine, that we were able to accomplish this monumental celebration welcoming Pope Francis! Thank you!
Throughout his pontificate, and especially during his Apostolic Visit to the United States, Pope Francis has frequently requested that the faithful pray for him. I therefore invite you to join me in praying for the Holy Father with this inspirational portrait commemorating his historic visit to the National Shrine and beautiful prayer to Mary Immaculate.
I would also like the opportunity to pray for you, and any special intentions you might have. Prayer is an important part of our ministry here at the Shrine, and I would be honored to include your personal prayer intentions with my own. Please complete the attached Papal Prayer Intentions & Offering Slip and return it to me in the envelope provided.
Please also consider including an offering with your prayer intentions. While no gift is ever required for prayer, maintaining this magnificent Basilica is an expensive undertaking! We rely directly on the grace of God, and the generosity of our benefactors and friends to sustain us. Whatever you might be able to contribute will be greatly appreciated.
Papal Visits are truly historic events, and ones which are not often repeated. The National Shrine has been privileged to host several popes including Saint John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and now, Pope Francis. In the course of the last several decades, millions of pilgrims have followed in the footsteps of these great popes in making their own faithful pilgrimages to this peaceful haven honoring our Mother Mary, the Patroness of the United States.
Hopefully you will find the opportunity to visit us here at Mary’s Shrine sometime in the year ahead, however, even if you cannot travel here in person, please know that we are here to pray for you. I encourage you to please complete and return your Papal Prayer Intentions & Offering Slip soon so that the other priests and I may entrust your petitions to the care of the Blessed Mother.
As we strive to maintain this beautiful Shrine to Mary Immaculate, so that future generations of Catholics might follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis in making their own pilgrimages to the National Shrine, every gift we receive makes a difference. Especially yours! Please consider investing in the future of America’s Catholic Church by sending an offering today.
Thank you again for honoring Mary through supporting the National Shrine. It is in large part because of the generous offerings we receive from you and other faithful friends and benefactors that we were able to host this monumental celebration welcoming the Holy Father, during which he celebrated the first ever canonization on American soil. We truly could not have done it without you!
I hope you will enjoy your special commemorative portrait of Pope Francis, and that you will join me in praying for his spiritual welfare, and that he might share in the joy of our faith. May God bless you, and Mary keep you!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Reverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi Rector
P.S. Please accept this beautiful commemorative prayer and portrait of our Holy Father in heartfelt gratitude for your friendship and support. I hope you enjoy this special gift, and that you will join me in praying for Pope Francis! Please also consider sending an offering today to help maintain this sacred place of prayer, worship, and pilgrimage, so that future generations might follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps in making their own pilgrimages to the National Shrine. To make a secure online donation, please visit www.nationalshrine.com/offering. Thank you again, and May God bless you richly!
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