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Our Lady of Lourdes

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

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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!

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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 – Our Lady of Lourdes I – Dr Miravalle: Mcast s37

apostolate — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:01:49 +0000

Marycast Specials #37 ( 10min) Play – Dr. Miravalle begins a three-part series discussing the message, meaning, and spirituality of the apparitions of Our Lady to then 14-year old Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, 1858.

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

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Video – Our Lady of Lourdes II – Dr Miravalle: Mcast s38

apostolate — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:01:44 +0000

Marycast Specials #38 ( 10min) Play – Dr. Miravalle continues this three-part series discussing the message, meaning, and spirituality of the apparitions of Our Lady to then 14-year old Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, 1858.

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

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Video – Our Lady of Lourdes III – Dr Miravalle: Mcast s39

apostolate — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:01:20 +0000

Marycast Specials #39 ( 10min) Play – Dr. Miravalle concludes this three-part series discussing the message, meaning, and spirituality of the apparitions of Our Lady to then 14-year old Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, 1858.

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

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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 I – Dr. Miravalle: Mcast121

apostolate — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:29:30 +0000

Marycast #121 ( 10min) Play – When St. Bernadette asked Our Lady who she was, Our Lady responded by saying that she is the Immaculate Conception. St. Maximilian Kolbe commenting on this name says that there is something about Mary’s very nature to be full of grace…

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

Ave Maria!

Audio (MP3)

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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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Feb 11 – Homily – Fr Dominic: Be Immaculate Raise Your Standard

apostolate — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:48:28 +0000

Homily #110211 ( 08min) Play – Prayer, Penance, Healing, the Immaculate Conception are the major subjects of the visit of our Lady at Lourdes. The immaculateness of the Immaculate is the high standard that we should look to imitate, which is the fulfillment of what our Lord asks, “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.”
Ave Maria!
Mass: Apparition of the Immaculate Virgin Mary at Lourdes – – Form: EF, Vidi Civitatem Sanctam
Readings:
1st: rev 11:19-12:1, 10
Gsp: luk 1:26-31

Audio (MP3)

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St. Bernadette: On Sacrifice

Sr. JosephMary f.t.i. — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:00:58 +0000

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I want my whole life to be inspired by love. He who loves, does all things easily, or, if he suffers, he loves that suffering. Why is suffering necessary? Because on earth, pure love cannot exist without suffering. 0 Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours.O my soul, be the faithful imitator of Jesus meek and humble of heart. He who has been meek and humble of heart deserves to be glorified. What then will be the reward of those who, interiorly humble and exteriorly humiliated, have followed the humility of our Savior in all its dimensions?

O Mary, my dear Mother, here is your poor child, unable to carry on any longer. You know my needs and above all my spiritual distress. Have pity on me. Grant that one day I may be with you in heaven. I shall do everything to gain heaven, for there is my home. There I shall find my Mother in all her celestial glory and, with her, I shall enjoy the happiness of Jesus himself.

O Mary, most loving Mother, grant that following your example, I may be generous in all the sacrifices that our Lord may ask of me during my life. O Mother, offer me to Jesus! O Mother, take my heart and conceal it in the heart of my Jesus.

St. Bernadette Soubirous

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St. Bernadette

Sr. JosephMary f.t.i. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:10 +0000

Ave Maria Meditations

From the Private Notes of St. Bernadette Soubirous:

O Jesus and Mary, let my entire consolation in this world be to love you and to suffer for sinners. I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them.

I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart. Anyone who is not prepared to suffer all for the Beloved and to do his will in all things is not worthy of the sweet name of Friend, for here below, Love without suffering does not exist.

O my Mother, to you I sacrifice all other attachments so that my heart may belong entirely to you and to my Jesus.I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendor of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus himself in perfect safety.

From this moment on, anything concerning me is no longer of any interest to me. I must belong entirely to God and God alone; never to myself.

Love overcomes, love delights. Those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice. Jesus, my God, I love you above all things. O Jesus, I would rather die a thousand deaths than be unfaithful to you!

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