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The shrine in the sacristy is dedicated to
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, 17th century founder of the
Christian Brothers.
The seal of his institute occupies the left door of the
triptych. On the right hand side is his family coat of arms.
The Christian Brothers began their ministry in the United
States in 1845 here in Baltimore, when they opened what is
now Calvert Hall. |
The shrine now serves as the repository for the sacred oils of
the Archdiocese (in the silver urns), which the Cardinal blesses
at the Chrism Mass each year during Holy Week. These are the oils
used for Baptisms, Confirmation and the Anointing of the Sick.
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me;
He has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty for captives,
to set prisoners free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn...
to bestow on them
a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning.
(Isaiah 61:1-3) |
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