On an early spring day in April, five residents accompanied by Fr. Ron Galt and three staff members set off on our first pilgrimage to the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in Upper Manhattan. It was a beautiful spring day for a ride along the Hudson River. We quickly experienced Mother Cabrini’s guidance when Fr. Ron guided our very skilled driver through the entrance gate [at the Shrine] which was a lot narrower than was anticipated – not a scratch or dent!

staff at the Shrine welcomed us warmly, helping us up the ramp and into the simple yet magnificent chapel where we heard the story of Mother Cabrini using the beautiful images painted on the dome ceiling above the altar. There were exhibits nearby that gave us an opportunity to hear more about the mission of Mother Cabrini and her Missionary Sisters in the United States.

We celebrated the daily Mass with the neighbors of the Shrine. Lunch followed giving us the chance to share what we had seen and heard. I think we were all struck by the remarkable faith and courage Mother Cabrini showed and passed on to her Sisters.
NEVER GIVE UP…NO BOUNDARIES…LET NOTHING STOP YOU!!

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