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It’s a long 12 hour drive north, but let’s have some fun along the way! Go “Outside the Friary” with Fr. Leonard as he documents his road trip to Emmitsburg, Maryland. 🛣 🚗 | Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is a prominent site for the May Crowning of Mary, a Catholic tradition honoring the Virgin Mary. The ceremony typically includes a procession with children carrying flowers and singing hymns, followed by the placement of a floral crown on a statue of Mary. This act honors Mary as the Mother of God and a model of faith. The Grotto's May Crowning often features a large statue of Mary adorned with a 12-foot diameter floral w