The Grotto. I woke up this morning with Lourdes on my mind. My thoughts went straight to the Grotto where the Blessed Virgin Mary transformed a poor cave into a place of heavenly sweetness. She came down into the life of St. Bernadette which was beset with all kinds of difficulties and trials. Mary is …
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The Queenship of Mary – Last Day in Lourdes, 2000.
Today, the Queenship of Mary (technically not celebrated on Sunday because it’s not a solemnity), my family and I were in Lourdes for the last time. Even though it was 21 years ago, I will never forget being there, a heavenly place blessed by the presence of the Virgin Mary. It was she who, through …
LessonS Learned From a Broken Arm
It’s February 11 again, and that means that I’ve been thinking about Lourdes all day (see Lourdes post). The experience was so unforgettable that much of my time there vividly stands out in my mind even though it will be 20 years this August. The ripple effect of the spiritual healing I received in Lourdes …