Learn about the history, meaning and significance of one of the Church's greatest traditions. These relics encourage us to commit to the path of holiness. Read more: Why are saints' relics placed inside altars? http://bit.ly/AleteiaFB_SaintsAndAltars #Relics #Prayer #Saints #Spirituality #Catholic #Faith | Aleteia English

677 reactions · 29 comments | Catholics venerate relics of the saints as physical signs of the person we trust to be in the presence of God in heaven, and who while on earth lived their lives for God. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is blessed to have many first-class relics of the saints for pilgrims to venerate. See the Shrine website for the relic veneration schedule! | Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Facebook