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A ''' | A '''shrine''' is a sacred place, typically a church or chapel, designated by the local bishop for pilgrimage and devotion, as defined in Canon 1230 of the ''[[Code of Canon Law]]''. Shrines serve as centers for specific spiritual devotions, often associated with saints, Marian apparitions, or significant events in salvation history. They are places where the faithful gather to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, sacraments, and pilgrimage. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
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Catholic shrines exist worldwide, each with unique historical and spiritual significance. Below is a selection of prominent shrines, though a comprehensive list is beyond the scope of this article. For a full listing of shrines in the United States, consult diocesan or national Catholic directories. | Catholic shrines exist worldwide, each with unique historical and spiritual significance. Below is a selection of prominent shrines, though a comprehensive list is beyond the scope of this article. For a full listing of shrines in the United States, consult diocesan or national Catholic directories. | ||
=== '''[[Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe]]''' === | |||
* '''[[Mexico City]], Mexico''' | |||
* '''Focus''': [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]] | |||
* Built around the [[tilma]] of [[Juan Diego|St. Juan Diego]], this shrine commemorates the 1531 apparitions of the Virgin Mary. It is one of the most visited Catholic shrines globally, symbolising Mary’s role as patroness of the Americas. | |||
=== '''[[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes]]''' === | |||
* '''France''' | |||
* '''Focus''': [[Our Lady of Lourdes]] | |||
* Established after [[Bernadette Soubirous|St. Bernadette Soubirous]]’ visions in 1858, this shrine is renowned for its healing spring, drawing millions seeking physical and spiritual healing. | |||
=== '''[[Sanctuary of Fátima]]''' === | |||
* '''Portugal''' | |||
* '''Focus''': [[Our Lady of Fátima]] | |||
* Marking the 1917 apparitions to three shepherd children, this shrine emphasizes the [[Rosary]] and repentance, with the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary as its centrepiece. | |||
=== '''[[Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception]]''' === | |||
* '''[[Washington, D.C.]], USA''' | |||
* '''Focus''': [[Immaculate Conception|Mary, Immaculate Conception]] | |||
* Dedicated to the patroness of the United States, this basilica serves as a national center for Marian devotion and hosts millions of pilgrims annually. | |||
=== '''[[Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament]]''' === | |||
* '''[[Hanceville, Alabama]], USA''' | |||
* '''Focus''': [[Eucharistic adoration]] | |||
* Founded by [[Mother Angelica]] in 1999, this shrine emphasizes perpetual adoration of the Eucharist, reflecting a modern revival of Eucharistic devotion. | |||
== Significance in Catholic Life == | == Significance in Catholic Life == | ||
Shrines hold a special place in Catholic spirituality, offering spaces for encounter with God’s grace. They embody the Church’s teaching on the [[communion of saints]], where the faithful on earth unite with the saints in heaven through prayer (CCC 946–962).<ref>{{Cite CCC|946–962}}</ref> Pilgrimage to shrines is an act of faith, often involving sacrifice and devotion, as pilgrims seek spiritual growth or intercession. The ''[[Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy]]'' (2001) | Shrines hold a special place in Catholic spirituality, offering spaces for encounter with God’s grace. They embody the Church’s teaching on the [[communion of saints]], where the faithful on earth unite with the saints in heaven through prayer (CCC 946–962).<ref>{{Cite CCC|946–962}}</ref> Pilgrimage to shrines is an act of faith, often involving sacrifice and devotion, as pilgrims seek spiritual growth or intercession. The ''[[Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy]]'' (2001) emphasizes that shrines should integrate popular devotion with liturgical life, ensuring they remain rooted in the Church’s sacramental tradition.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy|publisher=Congregation for Divine Worship|year=2001}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||