Mother Cabrini

I have always enjoyed visiting different shrines and grottoes. It is amazing how many of these holy places can be found and they are a great place to visit, especially for prayer, peace, and tranquility. Heading west of Denver, CO on I-70 you will see a sign pointing to the Mother Cabrini Shrine. It is a very majestic place to see and spend time in prayer. You can even walk up the mountain side, praying the Rosary or following the Stations of the Cross, and come to a tall statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The shrine celebrates one of our own! November 13 is the memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. She was born in Italy and founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. At the encouragement of Pope Leo XIII, she came to the United States in 1889. She spent 28 years establishing schools, hospitals, and orphanages. Her missionary zeal also led her to South America. Mother Cabrini returned to the United States and she died in Chicago in 1917. On July 7, 1946, she became the first United States citizen to be canonized a saint. (See Magnificat, 171-72). We thank God for the blessing and example of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. May she intercede for us as we live our faith and truly put the Gospels into practice. God Bless You!!!