MARIAN APPARITION AT LOURDES
Image of Bernadette, Marian apparition at Lourdes By Edward Matulanya Discover the story of Our Lady of Lourdes in France (1858), where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette. Explore its significance in Roman Catholic faith, miracles, and pilgrimage traditions. Introduction Our Lady of Lourdes (France, 1858 ) is the Marian apparition to Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old girl from Lourdes, France (Zimdars-Swartz, 1991). Marian Apparition occured at Grotto of Massabielle, Lourdes, France (McNamara, 2007). The apparition occured from February 11 to July 16, 1858 (Vatican News, 2020). 1. First Apparition The first Marian Apparition to Bernadette occured on February 11, 1858. Bernadette reported seeing a beautiful lady dressed in white, with a blue sash and a yellow rose on each foot. The lady smiled and silently observed her. Bernadette felt a deep sense of peace and holiness during the encounter (Vatican News, 2020). 2. Subsequent Apparitions Over 18 app...