Our Lady of Lourdes

Dear friends in Christ,

Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Our growth in holiness should be rooted in a deep love of Christ and His mother, Mary. 151 years ago, Mary appeared to a young girl in Lourdes, France. I found a page on the popular site EWTN: Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes.

It was on February 11th, 1858 that the apparitions started happening. 151 years later, Lourdes has become on of the biggest pimgrimage sights in the world. An estimated 5 million people go every year to Lourdes on pilgrimage.

I would encourage you to learn a little bit about Lourdes, and the Blessed Mother under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes. Who knows the countless miracles that can happen as a result of your prayer to Our Lady?

May you remain close to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through Our Lady of Lourdes.