Shrines

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Black Madonna Shrine

Eureka, Missouri

Hand built by a Franciscan Brother, this peaceful, refreshing atmosphere is a welcome tonic for…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza

Loves Park, Illinois

Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza is a 2.5-acre park with 40 flags, 30 languages, 10 prophets of…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine of Our Lady of Lourde

Litchfield, Connecticut

Conducted by Montfort Missionaries. 35-acre shrine with replica of the grotto of Lourdes in France,…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Mary, Mother of the Church Shrine

Laurie, Missouri

Shrine dedicated to Mary in a natural setting featuring a 14-ft. stainless steel sculpture of…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe

Libertyville, Illinois

The Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe is one of the nation's most beautiful religious sites.…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Perryville

St. Mary's of the Barrens Church (dates to 1827), Marian Grotto and gift shop.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Belleville, Illinois

There are 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens, decotional areas, an Outdoor Amphitheater, the Shrine…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

National Shrine of St. Therese/Carmelite Visitors Center

Darien, Illinois

The national shrine of St. Therese, "the little flower," offers the best collection of relics…

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National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague

Prague, Oklahoma

At the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanksgiving and honor are given…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Old McKendree Chapel

Jackson

Built in 1819, a National Methodist Shrine.

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Our Lady of Fatima Shrine

Arapahoe, Nebraska

Father Henry Davis, a Polish priest that survived a Nazi concentration camp, artfully constructed a…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Rio Grande City, Texas

Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France; contains statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Prairie Labyrinth

Harvard, Illinois

Prairie Labyrinth is a 110' diameter, Chartres Style labyrinth for prayer or meditation.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Santuario de Chimayo

Chimayo, New Mexico

Legendary shrine, built 1813-16, miraculous, healing earth. Destination of statewide Good Friday pilgrimage.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

St. Charles, Missouri

Site of first free school west of the Mississippi River. Established in 1818 by Missouri's…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

The Rose of Sharon Sanctuary

Horton, Kansas

The Rose of Sharon Sanctuary stands as a source of inspiration and meditation on the…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Trinity Heights

Sioux City, Iowa

Thirty-foot stainless steel statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Peace, stands above…

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