About
The Miracle of All Saints Shrine
A Heavenly Gift: “Coming Down From the Father of Lights." – James 1:17
  All Saints Shrine was created through the private acquisition efforts of its co-founders and curators, Fr. Joseph and Mary Marquis, during Father’s twenty-year tenure as pastor of Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, Livonia, MI. The maturation process that led to the shrine’s eventual establishment, required the grace of an increasing “theology of trust” shared by the parish priest and his wife.
Drawing Inspiration from the Single-Minded Trust of the Saints
The spirit of detachment from all earthly cares, that so characterized the single-minded trust of saints in every age of the Church, served as the inspiration and catalyst for Fr. Joseph and his wife, Mary, in establishing a one-of-a-kind ministry dedicated in honor of our elder brothers and sisters in Christ, via All Saints Shrine.
A Heavenly Gift: “Coming Down from the Father of Lights." - James 1:17
Since Sacred Heart Church was not in a financial position to aggressively pursue this practical ministry centered upon spiritual renewal and evangelization, Mary and Fr. Joseph turned to the Lord for guidance. Following months of prayerful appeals to the bestower of “Every good and perfect gift… coming down from the Father of Lights…” (James 1:17), the Lord impressed upon their hearts the challenge once posed to St. Paul: “My grace is sufficient for you, for in weakness my power reaches perfection” (2 Cor. 12:9).
Accepting the Lord’s invitation required a stepping out of their comfort zone
Initially experiencing feelings of hesitation and self-doubt, an ever-increasing certainty of faith soon dispelled all these previously held temporal concerns. “The Father of Lights,” concretely made His Divine influence felt as the couple began making initial withdrawals from their personal savings. Confidence in His guidance increased dramatically. Whenever the priest and his wife were called upon to acquire an ever-increasing number of relics, they inexplicably found that they would possess just enough from their personal funds to secure them. Over the years, every private acquisition established a chain of legal custody, granting sole responsibility to All Saints Shrine co-curators, Fr. Joseph and Mary. By this means, Divine Providence placed upon them the serious obligation of safeguarding the integrity of the entire collection of saints’ relics that heaven has entrusted to their care.
Contributions: As in the past, monetary donations to All Saints Shrine continue to support the important, ongoing ministry of Livonia’s Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church.
Docent-Guided Group Tours
- O.C.I.A. / Convert Formation
- Parish Continuing Adult Education
- College Students & Seminarians
- Grammar & High School Student Field Trips
- Parish Days of Recollection
Further Information: Fr. Joseph Marquis (Shrine Co-Founder and Co-Curator) at: 313.282.4327.
Schedule Your Own Docent-Guided Group Tour: Please be advised that all requested Docent-Guided Group dates are subject to the advance approval of Sacred Heart Church pastor, Fr. Marton Egressy.
Press Coverage
The Shrine of All Saints at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church has been covered in the press (articles linked below). If you are a member of the press and would like to cover the Shrine, please contact us.
Fr. Joseph, 313.282.4327
e-mail: FatherJosMarquis@currently.com
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