Christmas Lights at Our Lady of La Salette Shrine, Attleboro, MA
The Spirit of Christmas at La Salette Shrine
Thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics visit the shrine every year to view the Christmas lights display. The large grounds of the shrine include an illuminated Rosary Walk, a realistic tomb of Jesus, steps which visitors climb to the statue of Our Lady of La Salette at the top, and many other Christmas displays.
The story behind the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette began on September 19, 1846. On that day, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared the small village of La Salette in the Alps to two children who were tending sheep. She spoke to them saying, "Come near my children, do not be afraid. I am here to tell you great news." Our Lady told the children how believers could find eternal life with her Son. She said, "Well, my children, you will make this known to all my people."
History of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette
In 1852, the Missionaries of La Salette were founded to carry out the words of the Blessed Virgin. Two of the brothers from the La Salette order traveled to America, hoping to form a mission. They chose Hartford, Connecticut as the place of the first mission.
In the meantime, a man by the name of Dr. Solomon built a sanatorium in Attleboro, Massachusetts in 1903. He ran out of funding and sold the sanatorium in 1913. The hospital was completely shut down by 1938.
In 1942, the La Salette Missionaries bought Dr. Solomon's sanatorium. It became the site of the La Salette Seminary.
La Salette Shrine was named the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette on November 15, 2003 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Resources: Catholic Encyclopedia
Personal Visit to the Shrine
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Post a CommentVery interesting, thanks for sharing
Oh...I love this awesome place and have been here many times! It is highly spiritual!