Lourdes

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Lourdes Pilgrimages 2012

Pastoral Theme

"With Bernadette, praying the Rosary"

The Rosary forms an integral part of a Catholic’s life. Today we are being invited to join Bernadette and follow the “Way of Mary” contemplating with her on the life of Our Lord as expressed in each of the 20 decades of the Rosary. Part of a pilgrimage to Lourdes is the recitation of the Rosary - it is a meeting with Mary, with Jesus, with our fellow pilgrims. This meeting involves taking the initiative, going in search of others, serving others, bringing people into our lives. The fruit of this experience, of this communion is bringing the presence of Our Lord into the heart of our pilgrimage.

Lourdes, its association with Our Lady and St Berndette and the healing properties of its waters is famous throughout the world as a destination for pilgrims. Mancunia Travel offers a variety of options for pilgrimage.

Itinerary: 7 nights in Lourdes

All our itineraries include:

  • Introduction to the shrine.
  • Masses and Stations of the Cross.
  • Blessed Sacrament and Torchlight Processions.
  • Opportunity to visit the Baths.
  • A walking tour following the 2008 Jubilee Way, which includes part of the old town of Lourdes, the Cachot where St Bernadette lived during the apparitions, the parish church where she was baptised, the Old Hospital where she made her First Communion and the walk from St Michaels Gate to the Grotto.
  • Subject to enough interest various excursions can be booked.