| To the south west of the Apparition Hill lies this haven of serenity, where one is supposed to strictly maintain silence, except in the area where speaking is allowed. Open from 9 in the morning till 4 in the evening, the Oasis of Peace is quite simply an ocean of tranquillity in the midst of the hordes of pilgrims.
Enter through the gate and make your way to the Chapel right at the back, where the Lord is worshipped in the Blessed Sacrament. Be sure to stop by at the speaking area and the water closets close by before entering the Chapel. Near the back gate is a small enclosure for pilgrims to stop by for a brief respite from the heat.
Turn right when you step out of the back gate and take the dirt trail that will bring you to St. James Church. The path from the left of the back gate takes you to Our Lady of Sacred Heart - House of Prayer, a retreat for priests run by Pat and Nancy Latta.
The path veering towards the right from the front gate brings you to Cenacolo, which is a drug rehabilitation centre founded by Sister Elvira. |