St. Francis de Sales Oratory presents a teaching
and exposition of Sacred Relics on Friday July 22
at 5:00 PM and on Saturday July 23 at 9:00
AM. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of
the Cross will be here with his very special ministry
to teach about these holy objects. He will bring
with him over 150 relics, some of which are believed
to be as old as 2000 years. Among the
treasures will be relics of St. Francis de Sales, St.
Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little
Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua,
St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska.
In addition, there will also be present a piece
of what is believed to be the veil of Our Lady, as
well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the
True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will
be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the
Church’s history many miracles and healings have
been worked in the presence of relics, and many
have been healed through this ministry. Please do
not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to
bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries,
holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family
members which you will be able to touch to the
reliquaries as a means of intercession.
