Written by the Archbishop Emeritus of Vitória, in Espírito Santo, Dom Luiz Mancilha Vilela, ss.cc, the book: ‘'Pilgrim at the Sanctuary of Health and Peace'’ It features a poetic text that explores every corner of the Sanctuary, conceived and designed by Father Eustáquio. The idea is to invite the devotee to enter into the spirituality of the temple.
The work, with graphic design by Maria da Luz Fernandes, is richly illustrated with beautiful photographs of the church and the Memorial, where the relics of Blessed Father Eustáquio are kept. The book also features a preface by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Belo Horizonte and president of the CNBB (National Conference of Brazilian Bishops), Dom Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo. In one passage, Dom Walmor presents the work, highlighting Dom Luiz's sensitivity: “This book is the fruit of a sensitive gaze. Dom Luiz, guided by the inspiration that comes from God, was able to capture the essence of all the places that make up the Sanctuary of Health and Peace, allowing pilgrims to learn more about Father Eustáquio, a priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts who became a great gift to Belo Horizonte.”
The book also includes historical photos from the time of the temple's construction and records related to Blessed Father Eustace. With this publication, those who visit the site can take a little bit of the Sanctuary with them, and those who have not yet had the opportunity to visit it can experience the atmosphere of peace and prayer enveloped in the mystique of "Health and Peace.".
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