Articles on this issue "Our Lady of Lourdes"
Every year, Romans look forward to the few days of Carnival to brighten the bleak days of February (this year marked with the first snowstorm since 2005). These festivities, which date back to …
read moreThe World Day of the Sick has a special link to the Blessed Virgin, as it is celebrated on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and as Mary has the devotion of the faithful with her title as …
read moreOn Feb. 11, 1858, the Immaculate One appeared to a true anawim, a "blessed poor of the Lord" from the mountain town of Lourdes -- 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. Beside the River Gave in the …
read moreThe former head of the Lourdes Medical Bureau is affirming that all people can receive a cure at Our Lady's shrine if they pray and hope for it with perseverance. Doctor Patrick Theillier, who …
read moreAs the Hospitality of Our Lady of Lourdes association celebrates 125 years since its foundation, its president is noting that some 40,000 volunteers have served with them in that time. Antoine …
read moreThe archbishop of Westminster welcomed today to Lourdes more than 800 faithful from his diocese. This is the first time Archbishop Vincent Nichols is leading the diocese's Lourdes pilgrimage, …
read moreBenedict XVI is inviting youth, ill people and newlyweds to entrust their lives to Mary today as the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. At the end of the general audience in …
read moreMary is the mother who takes care of her sick children in any circumstance, says Benedict XVI's secretary of state, encouraging the faithful to always turn their gaze toward her. Cardinal …
read moreThe Pope simply couldn't miss participating in the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Lourdes, says Benedict XVI. The Pontiff said this today before …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today at the Tarbes-Lourdes Pyrénées Airport during the final farewell ceremony of his trip to France. * * * Mr Prime Minister, …
read moreHere is the homily Benedict XVI gave today during the Mass with the sick at Rosary Square at the Marian shrine in Lourdes. * * * Dear Brothers in the episcopate and the priesthood, Dear …
read moreThe only thing that separates a saint from a sinner is that a saint looks less at himself and more at Christ and his love, says the Pope. The Pope offered a commentary on the Eucharist on …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the discourse Benedict XVI gave Sunday night at the conclusion of the Eucharistic procession in the prairie at the Marian shrine in Lourdes. * * * Lord Jesus, …
read moreBenedict XVI will pray at the feet of Our Lady of Lourdes for the Church, the sick and for peace in the world when he visits the Marian shrine this weekend. The Pope said this at the end of …
read moreHere is a translation of the greeting Benedict XVI gave at the end of today's general audience to the people of France. The Pope will travel Friday-Monday to Paris and Lourdes. His visit to …
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