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    Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

    Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Beautiful! Nice, peaceful, place to get away and meditate. It's very nicely done. I would go again…read moreif I could. Highly recommend if you need a quiet place to pray and meditate while on vacation.

    Now what kind of Marian-lover would I be if I came to Florida & did not say hello to the local…read moreCatholic Church? And Saint Mary's has the usual Mother shrine but goes one better with an outdoor Grotto named Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. It is magnificent AND powerfully protective. The Grotto includes the statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and Bernadette which was dedicated on May 25, 1922, the Feast of the Ascension. Sister Gabriel of the Sisters of the Holy Name designed the structure using natural rock gathered from these Church grounds and throughout the island. Sister Gabriel had survived three major hurricanes since her arrival in Key West on August 25, 1897 and was saddened by the suffering, devastation and heartache she had witnessed as a result of these terrible storms. It was her spiritual desire to keep Key West and its residents safe from future storms. This, in turn, inspired the devout nun to build the Grotto to seek heavenly blessings from Our Blessed Mother Mary, who is traditionally thought of as the gracious protector of seafarers. City lore notes that Sister Gabriel is said to have remarked on that dedication day that as long as the Grotto stood, "Key West would never experience the full brunt of a hurricane." And as all residents can attest, there has not been a severe storm on the island since the erection of the Grotto in 1922. This Grotto is featured in guided tours of Key West and television news crews broadcast live from in front of the Grotto when a hurricane threatens," said Wikipedia. The Grotto now hosts prayers in advance of hurricanes and tropical storms. Terrible 2017 Hurricane Irma glanced Key West and struck the Keys far from this area and many are the thanks given to Mary for this. Many Catholics come throughout the year to honor this Great Woman of God. In front of the Grotto, inlaid stones indicate a rosary. It is an honor to say the rosary and Hail Mary prayer in this beautiful shrine and grotto dedicated to Our Mother Mary.

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