How could I let today pass without mentioning Sts. Issac Jogues, John De Brebeuf, Rene Goupil, et. al. One of our happiest trips (the inspiration of number one son) was to visit the Auriesville Shrine in upstate NY where Isaac Jogues and Rene Goupil were martyred. It is few places in the US where you can walk and pray on the same ground where martyrs bled. Here are some photos of the Ravine from the shrine website.
We have gone back to Auriesville once and hope to do so again someday. The grounds are simple and (the last time we were there) in need of care. But this only adds to the spiritual pilgrimage.
Here is my original entry on Auriesville from 2 years ago-much better written than today's effort.
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Great pictures! I just returned home to NH from the "Pilgrimage for Restoration" held there (NY), organized by the NCCL. An absolutely wonderful, awesome experience. Everyone should go there to experience the truly Catholic spirit of America.
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