Thank you for your support of this commemorative
ornament "Gateway to Heaven" designed by nationally
known artist Gene Roncka.
Partial proceeds from the
sale of this beautiful collectible helps us to maintain our
mission: to be a gateway to heaven for pilgrims to
experience the healing presence of the Holy Spirit that
awakens them to God's will in their journey through life.
This ornament, "Gateway to Heaven" celebrates the transcendent power of God's love which brings joy to our families and gratitude for our blessings. A family is in the foreground, their hands clasped, a sign of their unity and love which imitates that of the Holy Family, Jesus.
Mary and Joseph, reflected on the window of the Chapel above them. The Holy Family Shrine Chapel is at the center of the ornament,
as we should keep God at the center of our lives. The natural, God-made beauty of Nebraska's prairie-grass lined hills surround the scene.
In the background we see the Crucifix, a symbol of Christ's supreme love.
This exquisite ornament reflects the serene, spiritual joy
we experience when we visit the Holy Family Shrine in Gretna, Nebraska.
