Below is part 3 of Michael Dubruiel's introduction to the book:
Shrines: Places of Encounter with God
Shrines have come into existence in the United States since the first moment that a Christian set foot on its shores, that is, when Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine, Florida, on September 8, 1565, by Fr. Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales. Each shrine points to a particular way that individuals have found a way to encounter Christ and to deepen their relationship with God.
Many of the novena prayers in this prayer book are used at shrines located in the United States and Canada. These shrines stand as living monuments to the efficacy of the prayers that have been prayed in them. Those who have donated their labor and wealth in thanksgiving to God for
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