Three Midwest Shrines: Following the Passion of Christ

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin March 20, 2016February 25, 2024Midwest religious attractions, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, religious attractions, religious attractions in the Midwest, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the shrine of christs passion 0 Comment

During Lent, the time from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter, Christians often retrace the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion by following the Stations of the Cross. Stations of the Cross are a series of fourteen devotions that depict Christ’s last day. Stations of the Cross are commonly found in Catholic churches but can also be set in larger outdoor spaces, oftentimes at Shrines. Following the path of the Stations of the Cross is a prayerful and meditative experience. I have visited three Midwest shrines in the past few years that include outdoor Stations of the Cross and have written about them previously. Here is a summary and links to the original articles.

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion, St. John IN: Take the Journey

Connie Attractions & Events, Indiana April 15, 2014March 20, 2016christian shrines, Shrine in St John Indiana, shrine of christ passion, Shrine of Christ's Passion, st john store, the shrine of christs passion 0 Comment

The most popular time to visit is during Holy Week, with 8,000 to 10,000 visitors on Good Friday alone. Some arrive by the busload, others on a family outing. All experience the serenity of the half-mile path that follows the last hours of Christ’s time on Earth, as the non-denominational Shrine of Christ’s Passion takes them on Christ’s journey from the Last Supper through the Stations of the Cross to the Ascension.