Cardinal Burke Book Signing

In this book, discover, in Cardinal Burke's own words, the profound history, beauty, and purpose of the Shrine. The Shrine book will answer all your questions about devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Shrine itself. It includes rich reflections on the inspiration behind the Shrine, thoughtful insight into the meaning of pilgrimage, the history of the Shrine, detailed descriptions of each area of the Shrine (from the Church to each stop along the Pilgrim Way), explanations of the indulgences granted by pilgrimage to the Shrine, and much more! Whether as a tool to enrich your pilgrim experience or simply as a way to increase your knowledge and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, this book will be your guide as you ascend to the heart of Our Lady.

From the Cardinal:

Brothers and sisters in Christ,

Praised be Jesus Christ now and forever!

I take the occasion to inform you that I have recently finished a new book about the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at La Crosse, Wisconsin. The writing and publication of the book has brought me great joy because, in its pages, I explain my own history and experience growing up in Wisconsin in a devout Catholic family, attending seminary during the Second Vatican Council, and experiencing the radical change in the daily life of the Church afterward, specifically in what regards the devotional life of families. The project of building the Shrine began after I was installed as the Bishop of La Crosse on February 22, 1995. Now, almost twenty years later, the book on the Shrine looks back not only on the development of the Shrine but also presents the Shrine's critical mission today. The book gives testimony to the great spiritual need for the Shrine as it is manifest in the lives of some 100,000 pilgrims who come on pilgrimage to the Shrine each year.

The book is titled The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and is available for pre-order on August 22, the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary. It will be officially released on October 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. If you are coming to the Shrine on pilgrimage, this book will be most helpful to you in many ways, as you walk through the Shrine grounds and, above all, as you cultivate, through the powerful devotion of pilgrimage to a sacred place, a deeper relationship with Our Lord and His Virgin Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Invoking God's blessing upon you and your home, while confiding your intentions to the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego, I remain
Yours in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and in the Purest Heart of Saint Joseph,

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

**Event will take place in the Marian Catechist Bookstore at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.**

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