Goodnight to the Grotto and the Sanctuary
Looking across the River Gave de Pau toward the the Grotto of our Lady. The outside altar murals in the Sanctuary.
One last thing tonight; one first candle lit.
With this flame, my prayer continues. I light my first candle and say a brief prayer, and this year the candles have been moved across...
Mass at Midnight at the Grotto
As I walk through the Sanctuary I arrive at the Grotto where Mary First appeared to Bernadette. Masses are celebrated continuously...
Sleep waits, I head to the Our Lady's Grotto
While all of us are on a pilgrimage, those here in lourdes, those at home and all people of faith, mine this first night can't fully get...
Arriving early to Lourdes, the preparation, the quiet, the anticipation of the beloved Malades.
I am back again...familiar sights with different trimmings. This year the peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains have a heavier layer of snow,...
Farewell Mass at Eglise St Bernadette's
We gathered for Eucharist. We gathered in prayer. We gathered in thanksgiving. We celebrate as a community of believers. We leave...
This Flame Continues My Prayer
In the Grotto thousands of candles are lit every day for the special intentions of the pilgrims. They pray for healing, for strength,...
Stations & Benediction at the 12th Century Abby in San Savin
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, San Savin is a small village with a long history. The centerpiece of the town is a...
