National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA
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The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy is a Catholic shrine located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The priests and brothers of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary have resided on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, since June 1944.
attractions: The Red Lion Inn, Naumkeag, Schantz Galleries Contemporary Glass, Mission House, restaurants: Michaels of Stockbridge, Once Upon a Table, Main Street Cafe, Stockbridge Coffee & Tea, The Lion's Den, Tiffany's Cafe & Market, Nejaime's Wine Cellar
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The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy is a Catholic shrine located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The priests and brothers of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary have resided on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, since June 1944.
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This is a truly holy place. The architecture is amazing! The Marian Priests and Brothers are very caring to all pilgrims who go to visit. Do not miss this place and don't miss the book shop! Do not miss the Grotto which is very like the one in Lourdes, (it is a bit of a hike but totally worth it!) Also, there are the life size stations of the cross, which should not be missed. The schedule is generally the same except for special days like Divine Mercy Sunday, Encuentro Latino, Polish Day, Philipino Day and I'm sure some other days. Generally there is a 9 am and 2pm mass with confessions at 1pm and of course Adoration then after the afternoon Mass, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy begins at 3pm. Just go spend a day you won't regret it and neither will your soul. Also, they have a very large parking lot with bathrooms. If you go to the indoor mass, the actual Mass is on the top floor. The bathrooms inside are on the very bottom floor. They even have some snack machines and a place to nosh on a lunch or snack downstairs if it is too hot or too cold or you'd just rather be inside. If it is a Saturday, (check the schedule), he is often giving one of his "Explaining the Faith", talks, where he speaks about various aspects of the faith. The music here is brilliant, and Br. Ken often leads the music with his spectacular voice. And when you listen to the music, especially at the end, in the Church, turn around. You will see an amazing instrument and two large depictions of Mama Mary: Our Lady of Chęstahova and Our Lady Gate of the Dawn (i believe these are the correct names). Facing thr Alter, if you look to the left and right of the alter, you will find two other alter spaces as well as some relics.. to the right,, you can venerate St. Faustina as a relic of her is present, there. You can also see one if St. John Paul II's Zucchetto. To the left of the alter, there are multiple relics and information about Blessed George and Blessed Anthony. As well as an area with a Statue of St. Stanislaus Papçinsky of Mary and Jesus. This is the Saint who founded the MIC's (Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.) These are the Priests and Brothers who have been given the task - the honor of disseminating the Message of the Divine Mercy. It would be a challenge to find a more dedicated group of people outside the Marians. The administrative assistants are very kind and patient with everyone there. They will happily explain the route to various areas. Between 9am and 5 pm, they can help you get Holy Water or questions answered.
Anne Kristen Ryecroft Bennett-Colaricci (Annuchka)Anne Kristen Ryecroft Bennett-Colaricci (Annuchka)
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A fantastic place. The grounds are spacious and peaceful. The Stations of the Cross are one of the best elements here. I was impressed and very happy the the sculptor included Simon in the stations beyond the fifth (it's not often he is seen after his station). The chapel is gorgeous and quite cozy. We were there a few days before Divine Mercy Sunday and it was "crowded," although I'm sure it's nothing compared to what they were expecting - but they seemed well prepared. After Mass the Novena begins (with Exposition). There was a reflection given during this time which was beautiful, but felt long (but it was particularly warm when we were there, in a packed space which makes everything feel longer), but it was a beautiful time spent with the Lord and the Universal Church in praying the Novena. Once the Novena ended, the space cleared out pretty quickly (as the Shrine itself was closing not much later). It was then when you could really admire and appreciate the beauty of the space, take in the windows, and venerate some of the relics. It is definitely worth visiting and spending some time in prayer. If you're looking for Catholic gifts, their shop is great, perhaps rivaled only by the Basilica in DC.
Nicholas PetrilloNicholas Petrillo
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Visited on a Saturday. They have an extensive program on the weekends, just make sure to pack some to go snack (plenty of shaded table space for group meals.) The Shrine itself is beautiful and the priests and staff are some of the kindest people you'd meet. So if you are looking for a serene Catholic retreat day trip, this is a wonderful option. Make sure you read instructions on how to get there by car on their website (Google GPS would give incorrect directions if set directly to the parking lot.) There are restrooms at the parking lot and in the Shrine (church building.) The Saturday 2pm mass was outdoors (usually so in the summer) and although there are some shaded seats, there were a bit more people participating, so the seats in the direct sunlight were also utilized - would be a great idea to bring an umbrella and/or a hat and sunscreen.
Yadviga TischenkoYadviga Tischenko
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A truly divine shrine worth spending a day here doing mass then rosary then divine mercy chaplet. I love that they have a late 2pm mass. The gift shop is quaint and has thoughtful keepsakes. A very large grounds that I have not even had the chance to walk about yet. Parking seems a bit of an issue as you have to walk quite a way from big parking lot which isn’t good on a rainy day. Weekdays seemed nicer and I could park along the road but it gets crowded in there when they have buses come in, I ended up in basement watching on the tv first time I went as I couldn’t take the crowds of bus loads of Philippines. They are trying to build another church and they have plenty of room :)a real blessing to get a good mass here like I did on the Friday before feast day of saint Faustina:)
Cheryl CouncilmanCheryl Councilman
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This was an amazing stop! My husband and I have been wanting to come here for years and it was well worth the drive! There is something special about this place. There is a peacefulness. This is a holy place. They have daily Mass during the week at 9am and 2pm. They also have confessions, benediction, adoration, blessings of religious articles, and veneration of a first class relic of St. Faustina. They also have other first and second class Saint relics. The priests are very holy and faithful. The grounds are beautiful with outdoor life size stations. They also have an extremely large gift shop. They have everything you would ever want there. They also have an impressive selection of books, true to the faith. This is a must see!
Sarah VaccaSarah Vacca
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I went on a weekday 9.10.21 to avoid any potential crowds and it was a great experience. While roaming around I met Brother Mark, also the organist for that days 9am mass. Only 15 people attended that morning which was great. The mass was beautiful and the inside of the Church is beautiful. I also explored the grounds and walked through the 14 life sized stations of the cross. A Beautiful reminder of our Dear Jesus and what he endured for us. It was a peaceful day to pray, meditate and reflect. God Bless.
Margaret HonanMargaret Honan
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