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The grounds at The National
Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel are among the most beautiful
anywhere. We have taken advantage of this and created many areas
where pilgrims can go and enjoy the beauty and commune with God, Mary and the Saints of Carmel. |
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| Our Lady of Knock Shrine | St Joseph Shrine and Gazebo | ||
This depiction of Mary honors Our Lady's Apparition in Knock,
Ireland in 1879, while reminding pilgrims of our Irish roots.
![]() Out door Masses are sometimes held at the Altar here. |
Many people stop to pray before this statue
honoring St. Joseph, husband to Mary and foster-father to Jesus.
The Carmelites have a special devotion to St.
Joseph
and consider him the principal protector of our Order. |
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A beautiful gazebo, adjacent to the statue, offers a comfortable place for extended prayer and reflection. |
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St. Simon Stock Scapular Vision Shrine
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine |
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This Shrine depicts St. Simon Stock receiving
the Scapular from Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
![]() The Brown Scapular has become the "Habit" of
the order and
denotes our dedication to Mary, as Mother and
Sister.
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This is our oldest outdoor Shrine, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. ![]() It remains one of the more popular destinations for pilgrims. It overlooks a lake and gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience Mary in a tranquil outdoor setting. |
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