The Miracle of the Holy House of Loreto

You’ve read about our Parish history, but do you know the story of our namesake, our Blessed Mother Mary and the Holy House of Loreto, the house in which Mary was born and where the Annunciation occurred?   Catholic tradition holds that the Holy House arrived suddenly in Loreto, Italy on December 10, 1294 after a miraculous rescue from the Holy Land as the Crusaders were driven out of Palestine at the end of the 13th century.  It was the first shrine of international renown dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and has been known as a Marian center for centuries.  Popes have always held the Shrine of Loreto in special esteem, and it is under their direct authority and protection.  In a homily in 1995, Saint Pope John Paul II called the Holy House of Loreto, “the house of all God’s adopted children.”  He added:
“The threads of the history of the whole of humankind are tied anew in that house. It is the Shrine of the House of Nazareth, to which the Church that is in Italy is tied by providence, that the latter rediscovers a quickening reminder of the mystery of the Incarnation, thanks to which each man is called to the dignity of the Son of God.”
We are very blessed to have our Parish named for the Blessed Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and with that comes a rich tradition built on faith, hope and love.  To read more about the story of Our Lady of Loreto, the miracles, the connection to many Saints throughout the centuries click on the links and watch the videos below:

The written story in more detail
  
Link to the Documentary, Loreto: The Mystery of the Holy House, on Amazon Prime (50 mins.):

The Litany of Loreto