“Lord, God of Hosts bring us back; let Your Face shine on us and we shall be saved.” (Psalm 80:7)
Photo: Paul BAdde/EWTN
There are three celebrations each year in Manopello, Italy to honor the relic Veil of the Holy Face: “Omnis Terra” in January, the Feast of the Holy Face in May to commemorate the arrival of the Holy Veil in Manoppello, and also on the Feast of the Transfiguration.
Paul Badde’s latest book tells in a compelling way, the amazing history of this miraculous veil, and the deep significance of the processions. The Human Face of God; The Holy Veil of Manoppello, will be soon released in October, but may be pre-ordered now on Amazon. Paul has sent these beautiful photos of the most recent Transfiguration evening procession — the lights may be seen through the transparent veil but be sure to look closely, and you will also see the image of the Holy Face!
Holy Veil of Manoppello. Look closely in the center of the frame where a portion of the Holy Face may be seen.
Evening Procession of the Holy Veil of Manoppello
Photo: Paul Badde/EWTN
“We process toward our heavenly home in the company of God. Procession is the function of faith, which burns in our hearts and beams in our faces, and makes our voices tremulous with emotion as our ‘Lauda Sion’ bids defiance to an unbelieving world.” –Fr. Frederick W. Faber
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