Celebration of the Feast of Saint Sharbel, July 2024

​On July 13, 2024, the Family of Saint Sharbel in the US celebrated the Feast of Saint Sharbel at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

​The event began with Eucharistic Adoration at 10:45 AM, followed by the Holy Mass at 12 PM, celebrated by Fr. Cesar (IVE) and Fr. Theodore Trinko (IVE), Chaplains at the Shrine, in St. Mary's Chapel. The celebration was attended by members of the local Lebanese community, other pilgrims of the National Shrine, and Mr. Raymond Nader, Founder and President of the Family of Saint Sharbel.

​After the Holy Mass, the priests led a procession with Saint Sharbel’s Relic ending with the blessing with & veneration of Saint Sharbel’s Relic. Fr. Cesar blessed the people individually with the holy oil of Saint Sharbel.

​After the ceremonies, sweets and prayer cards were offered to the pilgrims.

​At the end, Mr. Raymond Nader gave a talk about Saint Sharbel, the Family of Saint Sharbel in the world, and the “return of the evil spirits”.

​In this talk, Raymond Nader emphasizes the critical role of faith in the current world and highlights Saint Sharbel's miraculous works worldwide.  Mr. Nader also explores the concept of spiritual warfare, identifying three primary demons at battle against the Kingdom of God (Baal, Ashtar, and Molech) and points out contemporary signs of their influence.  He warns that as society distances itself from God, it leaves a spiritual void that makes humanity more susceptible to demonic influences.

According to Mr. Nader, Saint Sharbel’s miracles are divine messages urging humanity to return to God; Sharbel's work is a beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of God’s presence and the importance of living a life aligned with divine purpose.  Mr. Nader concludes with a call to action.