The Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC, was built in 1898. It was the vision of Father Godfrey Shilling to create a place in America that had the same sacred shrines and places found in Israel. This way, people in this country, who couldn’t make the journey to Israel would be able to make their pilgrimage to the Monastery. Look up at this breathtaking ceiling. It shows a true talent but also a passion for the skill of the craftsman. If you have a passion for what you do, it will never be just a job.