They were eventually reunited when they met up at the castle called Dread Tower. Please receive this humble offering of myself.When Shu’s Turbo Spryzen is destroyed by Phi in battle, Valt attempted to avenge his best friend by challenging Phi himself (before ultimately deciding to let Aiger take him on instead), to which Shu was touched by. I also pray that there will be people who offer their life as sisters of the Seitai Hoshikai to continue this important mission for the Gospel.īishop of the Diocese of Niigata Eucharistic Prayer of Akita I hope many people will visit the Seitai Hoshikai to pray together. They reflect on their lives in accordance with the example of Mary, deepen their faith, and are sent back to their daily life with renewed dedication. Those who saw the tears as well as those who come to visit the shrine and pray, follow the example of Holy Mary. Since the statue of Mary miraculously shed tears, many people from both within and outside Japan have visited the Seitai Hoshikai as pilgrims. It is a precious gift to have the Seitai Hoshikai, which is a community of prayer that offers a space for prayer, in the Niigata Diocese. It is a space of prayer where we can leave our busy daily life and open our heart to the silent and holy surroundings.įor us Christians, prayer is the foundation of our daily life, and it is the same for Christian communities. The presence of the praying hospitable sisters. The shrine designed in traditional Japanese style. The “Seitai Hoshikai” (Institute of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist) is located on a hill in the outskirts of Akita, where you find beautiful nature surrounding the convent. Seitai Hoshikai is comprised of sisters who reside at the Motherhouse in Akita, who lead a community life centered on prayer, and sisters who lead an apostolic life of evangelization among lay people in society. Members make vows of Obedience, Chastity, Poverty, and follow the example set by the lives of Jesus Christ and Mary, in offering their lives to the service of God and neighbor. The Institute of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, "Seitai Hoshikai," is a small institute of Catholic religious women leading dedicated lives of prayer and was established in 1970 by the late Bishop John Shojiro Ito of Niigata, Japan. Individual pilgrims do not need to make reservations. Groups over 13 pilgrims AND priests who wish to celebrate Mass will be required to make reservations in advance. Praying in the garden is possible daily from 9:00 to 16:00. The chapel is open from 9:30 to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 16:00 every day except Wednesdays. The opening of the Chapel of Our Lady of Akita Reservations are available on the Reservation Form of this website. Groups over 13 pilgrims AND priests who wish to celebrate Mass are required to make reservations in advance. Reservation Form for Group Pilgrimage and for celebrating Mass (It is narrow road so if you are driving, please use the road sign-posted for cars.) You will arrive at the Shrine of Our Lady of Akita. Follow the sign and walk up the mountain path for 7 minutes. When you get at T junction, follow the sign that brings you to the left. After you get off the bus, please turn left at the first corner and cross a little stream. From Akita Station, the bus to Yuzawa will take about 20 minutes. If you are coming to us by bus from Akita Station, please take the Akita Onsen (Hot Spring) or the Nibetsu Resort Koen (Park) bus line and get off at Yuzawa. Directions from the nearest bus stop YUZAWA to us
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