The Holy Shroud Center of Texas
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The Shroud
The Holy Shroud of Turin is an ancient 14-foot long linen cloth believed by many to be the actual burial garment of Jesus Christ. Mysteriously imprinted on this cloth is the full-length, front and back image of a man with bloodstains corresponding to the wounds suffered by Our Lord during His scourging and crucifixion.
Since 1578 the Shroud has been kept locked away in a chapel of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, and is seen only rarely by the general public.
The Center
In April and May of 2010 the Pilgrim Center of Hope conducted pilgrimages to Turin to view the Holy Shroud. During one of the pilgrimages the idea was proposed that an educational and devotional center dedicated to the Holy Shroud be built in San Antonio. The center would feature multi-media presentations about the Shroud and museum quality displays including a life-sized replica of the Shroud, a bronze statue of Our Lord lying in repose, photographs, and replicas of the instruments of torture used in Our Lord’s passion.
We need your help to make this center a reality! Your tax-deductible donation will assist in this important ministry. To make a donation, use the form below and choose the way most convenient for you.
Video
The Shroud of Turin, Parts 1 & 2: Pete Remmert gives a fascinating presentation on the Shroud of Turin.
Videos courtesy of Catholic Television of San Antonio.
Prayer Support
Your prayers are vital to this effort, too! Click on the link below to see the “Prayer to the Holy Face of Jesus”. Please join us in asking God to show us His Will in this undertaking. The prayer is printable so you can share with others who might be interested in praying with us.
Patroness:
Our Lady of Sorrows
Patron Saint:
Saint: St. Anthony of Padua
Special Intercessor:
Fr. Edwin Vigil, Holy Shroud Pilgrim April 2010
Donate
The Committee has secured the materials for the Holy Shroud Exhibition (permanent). It will include a life-sized replica of the Holy Shroud, panels depicting the history of the Shroud, replicated items used during the Crucifixion (ie. the instruments of torture), a 3-D rendering of the man on the Shroud, life-sized bronze statue of the body in repose, and more. Funds are now crucially needed to secure a location for the Exhibition, and a permanent Holy Shroud Center in San Antonio.
Please fill out the following form to donate money to this special cause.
Contact
For more information on the proposed Holy Shroud Center of Texas and how you can help, call the Pilgrim Center of Hope at (210) 521-3377.
