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Mary's Shrine Build a New Century of Faith at America's Catholic Church MARY’S SHRINE Volume , No. Fall/Winter America’s Catholic Church 100 Years 109665.1_BASILICA_MAILER.indd 1 8/12/20 1:22 PM » RECTOR’S MESSAGE Mary’s Shrine By Reverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, J.C.L. Bachrach s we prepared to say goodbye to In an address to the priests of Rome, our Holy 2019 on New Year’s Eve, one of Father, Pope Francis, spoke of the coronavirus my collaborators commented that as an “impalpable presence” that “has been 2020 was going to be a great year! able to disrupt and overturn” what we see AI have reminded him several times so far this as a priority, causing a type of suffocation year that he was dead wrong! Who would have and devastation of society. The Holy Father ever thought that in 2020 we would experience encouraged, “let us not fear…the presence of the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest, and the Risen One traces our path, opens horizons uncontrolled violence in our cities. and gives us the courage to live this historic and unique moment” (Address, May 31, 2020). When I was ordained more than thirty years ago, I would never have anticipated a time Courage is something we have witnessed when we would close our churches to the during the coronavirus pandemic, beginning faithful, let alone have to wear masks at Mass, with those who contracted the disease, those be socially distant, and limit the number of who lost their lives, and loved ones who people who could congregate in one place. suffered the pain of not being physically present, especially at the time of death. The As is the case with every part of society, the courage expressed by first responders and National Shrine was also affected by the health care workers, who at the risk of their coronavirus pandemic. We closed our doors own safety, placed their lives at the service of to the public on March 17 and on Monday, others is truly heroic! June 22, we began Phase II of re-entry from the coronavirus. At that time, we welcomed Courage, also known as fortitude, one of the the faithful once again for Mass, private prayer, Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, has also been and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. However, exemplified by each one of us, who in the face because COVID-19 restrictions are still in place of uncertainty, lived this “historic and unique we have been limited to the number of persons moment” and continued to move forward, we are able to accommodate. I look forward looking for the bright light at the end of this to the day when Phase IV is announced, and dark period. we return to “normal” operations in whatever At the early stages of the coronavirus, Pope capacity our “new normal” will be. Francis advised, “think about when we will return to the street…when we will hug again… During the twelve-week closure, our full-time when it will be all a memory [and] normality staff continued to work and our housekeeping will seem like an unexpected and beautiful staff disinfected and cleaned the Shrine from gift…. Every second will be precious” (March the very top, to the very bottom, literally, so 18, 2020). when we reopened we were as “immaculate” as our name! We also spent a lot of time "re- I believe that among the many lessons learned doing" things to accommodate the coronavirus during the pandemic is how precious life is and restrictions, such as livestreaming Mass each how life can change in a fleeting moment. I pray Sunday. This Mass has been extremely well that as we return to whatever the “new normal” received! From the Third Sunday of Lent to will be, we do not forget this important lesson. the Third Sunday of August, through social “Every second will be precious.” media alone we have reached more than three While 2020 has been a most unusual year, it is million households or individuals. This new also a centennial year for Mary’s Shrine. May 16 aspect of our ministry would not have been marked the 100th anniversary of the blessing possible without the generous assistance of the of the land on which the Shrine is built, and Knights of Columbus. We have been able to September 23 will mark the 100th anniversary of continue this ministry through the goodness of the placing of the Foundation Stone. our donors, who wanted to make certain that those who must remain at home continue to be Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Chairman spiritually nourished. of the National Shrine Board of Trustees, is Mary’s Shrine Y Fall/Winter 109665.1_BASILICA_MAILER.indd 2 8/12/20 1:22 PM scheduled to be the celebrant at the noon Mass As we celebrate A Century of Devotion to the on Sunday, September 20, which will begin our Blessed Virgin Mary, may God bless all those centennial year. However, we have postponed who have sustained Mary’s Shrine for 100 years. all other anniversary events until Washington, May God continue to bless our ministry for the D.C., enters Phase IV of its reopening process next 100 years and may Mary Immaculate keep and the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. us all in her tender care! u Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Composed by Pope Francis amid the COVID-19 pandemic O Mary You always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure that you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, To conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, Photo of Our Lady of Lourdes by Matthew Barrick. Photo of Our Lady of Lourdes by Matthew Barrick. O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. u Prayer translation by Catholic News Service. MISSION STATEMENT The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic church dedicated to the patroness of our nation, is a place of worship, pilgrimage, evangelization and reconciliation. It offers visitors the occasion for a deepening conversion, a step forward in the journey to God, with Mary as the model for that journey. This monumental church, raised by Catholics of the United States because of their devotion to Mary the Mother of God, gives visibility to their faith and Catholic heritage. Mary’s Shrine invites people from across the country and beyond into the saving moment of faith, hope and charity, so that they may be reconciled and transformed into living symbols of Christ’s presence in the world. It is here that the faithful gather to worship God, give honor to Mary, and are sent to spread God’s word wherever they go. u Mary’s Shrine Y Fall/Winter 109665.1_BASILICA_MAILER.indd 3 8/12/20 1:22 PM Reconsecrating Our Nation to Mary, Our Mother n the first day of May, bishops from across the OUnited States joined together from their respective dioceses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to renew the consecration of our nation to the care and powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title Mother of the Church. The Most Rev. Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Catholic Standard/Andrew Biraj Board of Trustees, led the liturgy The United States is reconsecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the for the renewal of consecration Church, during the COVID-19 pandemic. from the Basilica's Great Upper Church. today with confidence and help us to be your Son’s instruments for the healing and salvation of Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, our country and our world.w expressed his gratitude to Archbishop Gregory for leading the consecration renewal at the Archbishop Gregory concluded the renewal of Basilica since, “it was here in 1959, on the day consecration imploring, “Mary our Mother, the National Shrine was dedicated, that the bring everyone under your protection and entrust bishops of the United States consecrated our everyone to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our nation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under her Lord. Amen.” title of the Immaculate Conception.” During the May 1 liturgy, Archbishop Gregory Due to local and federal mandates, the Basilica, prayed, “Most Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of the and therefore the consecration renewal, were not Church, in this time of pandemic we come to open to the public. However, the liturgy was you, our sign of sure hope and comfort. Today livestreamed to the faithful with more than 4,000 we renew the act of consecration and entrustment virtually participating in the event. The video carried out by those who have gone before us.” Renewal of the Consecration of the United States of America to the Blessed Virgin Mary remains He continued, “Accept with the benevolence of available for viewing on the Basilica’s YouTube a Mother the act of consecration that we make channel at YouTube.com/MarysShrine. u Supporting Frontline Health Care Workers rom May 6 through May 11, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Fthe Immaculate Conception was illuminated in blue as part of the nationwide “Light it Blue” campaign to show support for frontline healthcare workers in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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