Lourdes 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions
Lourdes is now celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Apparitions at Lourdes. Since the first healing, of Catherine Latapie on March 1st 1858, thousands of unexplained healings have been recorded as miraculous.
Millions of people come to Lourdes every year, to take part in a pilgrimage which will last for life:
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Pilgrims take the journey to Lourdes with a purpose to reflects ones life journey towards god
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The sick and people with disabilities come to Lourdes hoping for a cure
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Lourdes is a place where you can participate in prayer, and to sing from the heart
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A place where young and old alike socialize and reflect with fellow pilgrim
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A place where people can be open to god
The Lourdes story began in 1858 when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous while collecting firewood. As the apparitions became more frequent the number of pilgrims grew and still increases every year, in hope for a cure or spiritual enlightenment.
The Jubilee celebrations will last for a full 12 months. It will start on the 8th December 2007, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and will continue until 8th December 2008.
For the many graces received here,
For all the conversations,
All the forgiveness,
All the healings,
For the vocation and promises Which you have witnessed or engendered,
For the love of serving others,
which you have let us experience,
Our Lady of Lourdes,
We thank you
