1th February , the first apparitions of a beautiful lady to Bernadette ; a young girl of 14 years from Lourdes. Total of 18 apparitions until 16th July 1858.
Bernadeete says- Grotto was my Heaven. This is the place apparitions happened. People are waiting to see the grotto with spring water.
The stream they crossed to collect woods.
The landmarks are Gtotto- the heart of Sanctuary, , Basillica of Immaculate conception and crypt, Lourdes water- It is God hears through intercession of Virgin Mary and the prayer of Faithfull.." This water has no virtue without faith", Lourdes at night- Torchlight procession such an awesome experience to light candle and join procession following statue of Our Lady of Lourdes with reciting rosary and songs.
Standing in the dome of Basillica
Following Torchlight Procession
Euchatistic Procession
For us two miracles witnessed , one was we bumped into Jesus Youth Pilgrims group guided by Raiju and International coordinator. Met them and joined H Mass in crypt. Another one was the beautiful Eucharistic procession with long long procession with people on wheel chair pushed by volunteers and nurses. Such a fantastic experience and joy felt watching them processing in large queues un special chair and followed by people. The Eucharistic adoration was led by Archbishop from England, Vincent Nicholas.
Fun time of the day. As we are heading to cross into Spain today, just had some lovely moments and at times journey can be hard since many other factors play a vital role. But after all its a pilgrim journey. Met so many groups of young people going for World Youth Day , Lisbon.
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