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Video – Dr Mark Miravalle – MaryCast Historical Highpoints of Mary Coredemptrix #9: Lourdes & Fatima

apostolate — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:34:42 +0000

Marycast Historical Highpoints of Mary Coredemptrix #9 ( 10min) Play – Dr Mark Miravalle addresses the question, “How does Mary Coredemptrix fit into the monumental historical events of Lourdes (France, 1858) and Fatima (Portugal, 1917)?”
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To order the book this series is based, click: With Jesus: The Story of Mary Co-Redemptrix

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Video – Dr Mark Miravalle – MaryCast Historical Highpoints of Mary Coredemptrix #10: Fatima, Sr Lucia & Mary Coredemptrix

apostolate — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:05:35 +0000

Marycast Historical Highpoints of Mary Coredemptrix #10 ( 10min) Play – Dr Mark Miravalle delves deeper into the messages surrounding Fatima and specifically the messages revealed to Sr Lucia in 1925 identifying Mary as the Coredemptrix for the human race. Ave Maria! +++

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To order the book this series is based, click: With Jesus: The Story of Mary Co-Redemptrix

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Aug 23 – Special Homily – Fr Angelo: Annual Queenship Celebration

apostolate — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:16:49 +0000

Homily #080823s ( 17min) Play –

Fr. Angelo preaches for the Mass at our annual Queenship of Mary celebration which we do on the Saturday nearest the Queenship Feastday of Aug 22nd. It is a celebration of the establishment of the Franciscans in Griswold and has been the celebration of each step of the completion of our facilities here, including the Lourdes Grotto 1994, the Friary 2000, the Dedication of the Chapel 2001 and the dedication of St. Joseph’s Chapel 2003. Listen as Father explains the need for thanksgiving and for making Our Lady the Queen of our nation, culture and personal lives as the best expression of our Catholic Faith, for it is Our Lord who chose her as His Queen-Mother, and we should imitate Him.
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Our Lady of Lourdes

Sr. JosephMary f.t.i. — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Ave Maria Mediations

A little history of the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes

“ I cannot promise you happiness in this life; only in the next”, said Our Lady to the little girl named Bernadette. The young girl lives out her life quietly, going to a convent and never seeking attention for herself. She gave all of herself to God and became a great saint. Her body is incorrupt and it looks so beautiful as if she is only sleeping. It is a marvel!

TO PLACE A PETITION AT LOURDES:

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History of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France is the most visited pilgrimage site in the world — principally because of the apparent healing properties of the waters of the spring that appeared during the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a poor, fourteen-year-old girl, Bernadette Soubirous.

The first apparition occurred February 11, 1858.

There were eighteen in all; the last took place July 16, of the same year. Bernadette often fell into an ecstasy during these apparitions, as was witnessed by the hundreds who attended the later visions, though no one except Bernadette ever saw or heard the apparition. The mysterious vision Bernadette saw in the hollow of the rock Massabielle, where she and friends had gone to gather firewood, was that of a young and beautiful lady. “Lovelier than I have ever seen” said the child. She described the Lady as clothed in white, with a blue ribbon sash and a Rosary handing from her right arm. Now and then the apparition spoke to Bernadette.

One day, the Lady told the girl to drink of a mysterious fountain within the grotto itself, the existence of which was unknown, and of which there was no sign. But Bernadette scratched at the ground, and a spring immediately bubbled up and soon gushed forth.

On another occasion the apparition bade Bernadette go and tell the priests she wished a chapel to be built on the spot and processions to be made to the grotto. At first the clergy were incredulous. The priest said he would not believe it unless the apparition gave Bernadette her name.

After another apparition, Bernadette reported that the Lady told her, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. Though the girl was unfamiliar with the term, the Pope had declared the doctrine of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary in 1854. Four years after Bernadette’s visions, in 1862, the bishop of the diocese declared the faithful “justified in believing the reality of the apparition” of Our Lady.

A basilica was built upon the rock of Massabielle by M. Peyramale, the parish priest. In 1873 the great “national” French pilgrimages were inaugurated. Three years later the basilica was consecrated and the statue solemnly crowned. In 1883 the foundation stone of another church was laid, as the first was no longer large enough. It was built at the foot of the basilica and was consecrated in 1901 and called the Church of the Rosary. Pope Leo XIII authorized a special office and a Mass, in commemoration of the apparition, and in 1907 Pius X extended the observance of this feast to the entire Church; it is now observed on February 11.

(Various sources; principal source – Catholic Encyclopedia – 1913 edition)

If you have never seen the movie “The Song of Bernadette” from the 1940s, I recommend you do so. It can be rented. It was made by a Jewish man who made a promise to Our Lady at Lourdes that if he would survive and escape the horrors of WWII Europe, he would tell the story of St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes. He did survive and he kept his promise and the Oscar winning movie was made. This is a video that you never forget.

Litany of Our Lady of Lourdes

Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.

Christ have mercy; Christ have mercy.

Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.

Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven; Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world; Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit; Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God; Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary; Pray for us.

Holy Mother of God; Pray for us.

Mother of Christ; Pray for us.

Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, source of love; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the poor; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the handicapped; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of orphans; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all children; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all nations; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the Church; Pray for us.

ur Lady of Lourdes, friend of the lonely; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of those who mourn; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, shelter of the homeless; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, guide of travelers; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, strength of the weak; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, refuge of sinners; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of the suffering; Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, help of the dying; Pray for us.

Queen of heaven; Pray for us. Queen of peace; Pray for us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Spare us O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.

Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.

Let us pray: Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body. By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrows, and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Immaculate Mary – Lourdes Hymn

Immaculate Mary, thy praises we sing; Who reignest in splendor with Jesus our King:

Ave, ave, ava Maria. Ave, ave Maria.

In heaven the blessed thy glory proclaim; On earth, we, thy children, invoke your sweet name.

Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave Maria.

Thy name is our power, thy virtues our light, Thy love is our comfort, thy pleading our might.

Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave Maria.

We pray for our mother, the Church upon earth; And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave Maria.

(Text – anonymous. Melody – Traditional French with refrain: Lourdes.)

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The healings at Lourdes take place mostly during the daily Procession of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

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Video – Mission Down Under #1: Fr. Andre – Our Lady of Lourdes

Fra Cyprian — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:49:37 +0000

Mission Down Under #1 – Fr. Andre Feain ( 09min) >>> Play

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In this first episode of our new series by the FI’s in Australia Fr. Andre Feain gives a talk on the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous and how this related to the spiritual life in 1858 and now.

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Feb 11 – Homily – Fr Angelo: Lourdes and the Annunciation

apostolate — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:48:39 +0000

Homily #100211 ( 10min) Play – On this feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Fr. Angelo makes the connection between the Annunciation where an angel appeared to Mary and the Apparition at Lourdes when Our Lady appears to St. Bernadette. Our Lady tells Bernadette she is the Immaculate Conception which is just another way of saying what St Gabriel said to Mary, “Hail, Full of Grace”
Ave Maria! Apparition of Mary at Lourdes – Mass: EF, Vidi Civitatem Sanctam – Readings: 1st: rev 11:19-12:1, 10 – Gsp: luk 1:26-31

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Video – Our Lady of Lourdes Today Part II – Dr. Miravalle: Mcast122

apostolate — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:57:12 +0000

Marycast #122 ( 10min) Play – “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Dr. Mark Miravalle explains how these words which Our Lady spoke in her apparition at Lourdes, France in 1854 are relevant to our life today especially in dealing with suffering.

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com

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St. Bernadette of Lourdes Trailer 1

apostolate — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:36:01 +0000

Ave Maria!

This is a new high quality feature length movie of the life of St. Bernadette that has an interesting twist. All the actors are kids! It is professionally produced by Navis Films which is starting a whole new genre of films called “Children’s Cinema”.

Here is an excerpt from their website:

Just a very quick word about our purpose:

Western Civilization is declining, our culture is crumbling, and it will be up to our children and our children’s children to help save it. The arts comprise a hugely influential component of that culture. If we can inspire one child to take up a career in those arts, and to create stunning beauty so as to lift men’s souls toward God, and in doing so glorify Him, we will have succeeded. To that end we are creating an entirely new genre of film: Children’s Cinema. St. Bernadette of Lourdes features a cast of over 100 mostly home-schooled, Catholic children ranging from 3 to 17 years of age. We are certain that the benefits of this unique experience will extend far beyond its cast and their families. It has been my experience with our other films, and with the extremely successful Glory Stories audio series which I created with Ken Davison of Holy Heroes, that kids love hearing and watching other kids perform. I’m sure you and your kids will absolutely love this film, and the other projects we will be bringing to market within the next few months.

God bless you, and thank you for visiting Navis Pictures.

In Christ,
– Jim Morlino
President, Navis Pictures

Interestingly, some of these kids regularly come with their parents to our friary here in Griswold, CT. Enjoy…

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Excerpts History of Lourdes & St Bernadette

Carol Girard — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:19 +0000

Trailer from a three hour movie showing a true history of Lourdes, the apparitions and about St Bernadette.

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May 2010: Pope visits Shrine of Fatima in Portugal

apostolate — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:36:47 +0000

December 29, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI’s journey to Portugal marked the month of May. The pope travelled to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco, two of the three shepherds to whom the Virgin Mary appeared.

Benedict XVI

“The Virgin Mary came down from heaven to remind us of the Gospel’s truths that are a source of hope for a human race, void of love and without hope of salvation.”

via May 2010: Pope visits Shrine of Fatima in Portugal.

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