21 In their early years on Eden Hill, the Marian Fathers would celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday in the main residence with just a handful of family and friends. As the number of attendees grew, they moved outside to the A pathway of bronze baby footprints leads to Our Lady and St. Joseph. The names of deceased children are etched upon tiles decorating this shrine. Interspersed among the tiles are beautiful images and Scripture passages that serve as reminders of God’s promise of eternal life. Memorial opportunities are available. 9 The Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine altar of St. Francis, then inside to the National Shrine, and then to a field altar on the south lawn. In 1990, the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) began broadcasting Divine Mercy Sunday live from Eden Hill. Eventually, attendance at the annual celebration grew to more than 20,000. By 2007, realizing they needed adequate space to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims attending the many special events, the Marians built this outdoor
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