For the first time in three years since the devastating fire, which destroyed the Institute's Headquarters Shrine to Christ our King, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was offered once again within the newly sheltered walls of our National Shrine. Our Provincial Superior, Canon Matthew Talarico, offered Holy Mass in the presence of the Holy Infant King statue, which, though made of wood, was not consumed in the roaring blaze three years ago. He offered Mass in thanksgiving for all the blessings received thusfar and in petition to grant us those necessary to build for His Divine Majesty a worthy throne to honor Him as King in our National Shrine. Through the intercession of St. Joseph, shelter is once again provided; now, through the intercession of the Immaculate Conception, heavenly Patroness of the Institute and of the United States of America, we will build a National Shrine to her Divine Infant Son, Jesus Christ our King and Sovereign Priest, that He may reign here now in our land as He lives and reigns forever in glory. Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat. Deo Gratias!
Preparation of the Altar
The Holy Sacrifice
The Private Mass
