The Apparitions and Shrines of Heaven''s Bright Queen in Legend, Poetry and History, Vol. 3: From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time; Compiled From Approved Catholic Publications (Classic Reprint)

A vivid tour of Marian miracles, sacred images, and enduring prayer at two famous shrines.From Frascati’s Blessed Virgin of Capocroce to the celebrated Kevelaer shrine, this book gathers dramatic tales of faith, mercy, and local devotion. It traces how a humble fresco and a peddler’s modest chapel grew into powerful centers of pilgrimage, history, and prayer for generations of Catholics.Readers will encounter the dramatic moments, the personal vows, and the city’s tender belief that Mary protects and favors her devoted children. The narrative blends history, legend, and testimony to show how devotion can shape a town, its streets, and its rituals across centuries.The miraculous painting of Our Lady of Capocroce and the 1527 intervention that halted invading soldiersThe growth of Frascati’s shrine from a chapel to a grand church and its ongoing influence on local devotionRoyal encounters and public acts of faith, including ceremonies and gifts tied to Marian venerationThe Kevelaer pilgrimage tradition, processions, and the life of a shrine that attracts hundreds of thousands yearlyIdeal for readers of Catholic history, Marian devotion, and shrine lore who seek a grounded, story-driven view of how faith endures in place and people. Read more