02/11/2026
Today, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Our Lady of Lourdes refers to the Marian apparitions reported by Saint Bernadette Soubirous in a grotto at Lourdes, France. Bernadette reported seeing the Virgin Mary, telling her to pray. During all this, her village and her family thought she was crazy.
One of the most significant moments was when Our Lady told her to drink and wash in the water from a spring. Bernadette dug into the ground until she found the slightest trace of water, which she used to drink and cleanse herself; yet, people still believed she was crazy.
The next day, a full stream appeared in front of the grotto, and that spring continues to flow to this day, and many have experienced healing through its waters.
As members of St Bernadette Parish, we recognize the significance Our Lady of Lourdes has on us as she appeared to our patron saint.
Today is also World Day of the Sick. May Our Lady continue to heal and guide us in our faith journey, just as she did with St Bernadette.
Our Lady of Lourdes, the Immaculate Conception,
Pray for us!