Marriage Enrichment Ministry invites all engaged and married couples to a pilgrimage to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine!  The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a place of worship, religious formation, and cultural renewal to feed the minds and souls of its visitors. It is a place of pilgrimage with a first-class relic of St. John Paul II’s blood available for veneration.

Register to join us on Sunday, February 5 from 10:00 am–5:00 pm. Carpooling option available.

Pope John Paul II was seen by billions of people. Millions would claim that he changed their lives. The Saint John Paul II National Shrine explores how this 20th–century saint inspires Catholics of every age to renew their faith and hope in Christ, and thereby continue to change the world.

“A Gift of Love: The Life of Saint John Paul II” Exhibit | A stunning array of photos, quotes, short films, personal artifacts, and interactive displays allow visitors to become familiar with Saint John Paul II.

Sacred Art Tour | We will have a private Sacred Art tour.  Brilliantly colored mosaics decorate both the Redemptory Hominis Church and the Luminous Mysteries Chapel.

St. John Paul II Relic & Confession | A first-class blood relic of Saint John Paul II will be available for veneration in the Luminous Mysteries Chapel as well as time for confession.

The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy | The Sisters from the order of Saint Faustina conduct their Divine Mercy ministry at the Shrine and are also looking to do a talk for us.

O Blessed Trinity, we thank you
for having graced the Church with
Saint John Paul II and for allowing
the tenderness of your fatherly care,
the glory of the Cross of Christ
and the splendor of the Spirit of love
to shine through him.
Trusting fully in your infinite mercy
and in the maternal intercession of Mary,
he has given us a living image of
Jesus the Good Shepherd.
He has shown us that holiness
is the necessary measure of ordinary
Christian life and is the way of
achieving eternal communion with you.
Grant us, by his intercession,
and according to your will,
the graces we implore,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.