#17/52: Holy Family Shrine

22 May

Holy Family Shrine in Gretna Nebraska

Holy Family Shrine in Gretna Nebraska

Holy Family Shrine, Gretna Nebraska

Holy Family Shrine, Gretna Nebraska

The Holy Family Shrine can be seen as people travel on I-80 between Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska, although many do not know what they are seeing. It sits high on a hill and for those who take the time to venture off the beaten path.

It is very peaceful to walk through the gardens and reflect in the chapel.  It is rumored that the Thorncrown Chapel in the Ozarks was the inspiration, but this I do not know for sure.

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10 Responses to “#17/52: Holy Family Shrine”

  1. mkriegh May 22, 2012 at 7:08 am #

    Wow! What a beautiful and spiritual space. And really nice pics of it too!

    • ndjmom May 22, 2012 at 10:24 am #

      Thanks, it was a perfect day and wonderful puffy clouds.

  2. edithlevyphotography May 22, 2012 at 7:36 am #

    Wonderful images. I particularly love the second shot. The composition is excellent and the shadows made by the pews create such interesting lines they compliment the lines of the building itself.

  3. notsofancynancy May 22, 2012 at 8:34 am #

    Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing it!

    • ndjmom May 22, 2012 at 10:25 am #

      Thanks, I really liked processing the images, was kinda like visiting for a 2nd time

      • notsofancynancy May 22, 2012 at 10:34 am #

        It was kind of like visiting it for the first time and I am in California! Awesome picture taking!

  4. The Diatribe Guy May 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm #

    I will tuck this little nugget away in case my family ever takes a vacation in Nebraska. (We choose the states we visit by pulling them out of a hat, so you never know!)

    • ndjmom May 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm #

      There is actually a lot to see in Nebraska, especially if you like zoo’s, the Omaha Henry Doorly is amazing. If you come this way let me know and I’ll show you around.

  5. a strawberry patch May 23, 2012 at 5:58 am #

    I have been to the Thorncrown Chapel in the Ozarks, it certainly resembles it, only difference being the the Thorncrown is set in thick forest. It’s beautiful!

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