2013/11/26

Votive Candle stands at Lourdes

Candle stands at Lourdes
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Nice picture : young boy at the Lourdes water grotto



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THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH

The water of Lourdes have been famous for its miraculous cure wherein it is believed that taking a bath or drinking it could cure one of his illness including cancer. The water comes out from a grotto which was discovered in 1858. In February 1858 a 14-year old peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous had gone to collect firewood where she waded into the water through Grotto of Massabielle where she saw a beautiful lady in white. Despite being punished by her parents she continued to visit the grotto and on 25th February 1858 the apparition asked her to dig the ground and drink from the spring below. The spring that she discovered is the source of the miraculous water of Lourdes which has seen millions of visitors visit the holy city to seek blessings of the Blessed Virgin

The case of John Trynor is a classical case of the triumph of faith. John Trynor had taken part in the 1st World War and had been grievously injured by machine gun fire in his chest, head and a bullet had lodged in his right collar bone paralyzing the right side and muscles had become atrophied. Despite several operations there was not much improvement and by 1923 he could not walk and was confined to a wheelchair and even suffered from epilepsy. He had immense faith in Blessed Virgin and when he heard that the Liverpool Diocese was going to Lourdes he decided to join it despite strong protests from his wife, friends and even a member of the diocese. On his journey to Lourdes his health worsened and at three places the group accompanying him wanted to shift him to a hospital but as destiny wanted to take him to Lourdes there was no hospital at all the 3 places and he had to kept aboard.

Owing to his strong will and faith he was able to take bath nine times and took part in all the ceremonies where the sick are taken. During his ninth bath his paralyzed leg suddenly became agitated but was restrained by the volunteers and taken to the Rosary Square for the Blessing of the Sick. As the Archbishop blessed him he felt a sensation in his right arm and removed all the bandages but was again restrained by the volunteers and was put on a vigil. Next morning he had a great urge to go to grotto and he rushed from his room pushing two volunteers and reached the grotto crossing the graveled path without any cut on his bare foot. There he fell on his knees to thank the Virgin. The group that was accompanying him could not believe what they were seeing and was overwhelmed on witnessing the miracle.


Since the very beginning it has been customary for the pilgrims to take away water of Lourdes for their relatives and friends. Looking at the demand of the water worldwide several companies offer to sell the water and other religious gifts online. On click or visiting this link you can obtain “Holy Water from Lourdes” or “religious gifts from Lourdes”.    

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MIRACLES OF WATER OF LOURDES

Between March and October every year the town of Lourdes in the French province of Midi-Pyrenees becomes a destination for millions of pilgrims who are visit the holy city to take a bath and drink the water of Lourdes. They come with a firm belief in their hearts that by doing this they would be cured of the diseases and sufferings that has been ailing them for such a long time. Their belief is further strengthened by the fact that history is replete with such miracles that have take been witnessed since the grotto was miraculously discovered in 1858.
People believe that Our Mother of Lourdes is the Virgin Mary with whose blessings the miracles take place. It is believed that anyone who comes to the city leaves with a gain of faith. People go to the city with lot of prejudices but go back with their heart full of love for God. It is believed that this is much more important than the physical cure that takes place. Thousands of people have been benefitted by the Miracle of the water of Lourdes and sixty eight them have been officially approved as miracles after the stringent process of recognizing miracles has been undertake. The first miracle was recognized in 1862 with the last such approval was recognized in 2012. To verify the veracity of the cure a Medical bureau has been operational in Lourdes since 1882 which has among its members believers as well as non-believers who examine each case and decide whether the person has been cured or not.

A priest who was suffering from a suffering from a nervous disorder after contracting influenza came to Lourdes with the hope that his condition would improve. When he came there he needed help for everything that he did, was unable to walk, used to be confused, was unable to speak properly and had loss of memory. All symptoms pointed towards nervous disorder from spinal cord and brain. After reaching there he went for a bath only after two days as he did not want to take the place of a sick pilgrim who sought cure. After taking bath at the grotto he realized that he did not need his walking stick and had been completely cured. The cure was permanent and he was able to perform his duties as a Parish for another 14 years. The cure was attributed to a supernatural cause which could be done only with the blessings of the All Mighty God.

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WATER OF LOURDES – THE BLESSINGS IF VIRGIN MARY

The French city of Lourdes came into prominence in 1858 when news spread about the miraculous power of the water gushing out of a grotto in this city. It all started when a 14 year girl narrated to her mother that a beautiful lady had appeared in a cave near the city and told her that they should bathe and drink water from the spring that flowed under the cave. Seventeen more sightings were reported that year and soon people from far and near started to reach the visit the city to take a dip in the sacred spring. It was believed that taking a bath or drinking the water could cure the people from their disease and sufferings. It is believed that the miracles are a blessing of the Our Lady of Lourdes who faithful believe is Virgin Mary. Since then for over 150 years people have been travelling to this holy city between March and October with devotion and hope that their sufferings would be cured.  The water has been tested scientifically and no harmful substances have been found.

The story of Gabriel Gargam is well known in the history of Lourdes as he was healed both spiritually and physically. By the age of fifteen Gabriel had lost faith in the Church. While travelling in a train he was thrown away from the train after it met with an accident and his condition become deplorable with him being paralyzed waist down, gangrene setting in his legs and he was unable to consume food. Due to requests from his aunt and constant pleading from his mother he agreed to visit Lourdes. When he was lowered in the water his situation worsened and people thought he had died. On their way back to the hotel they stepped aside to let the process of the Blessed Sacrament pass. The priest in the Sacred Host passed Benediction over the mourning group. It was then that a miracle helped and there was a movement and Gargam sat erect leaving the crowd gathered rubbing their eyes in disbelief. He soon stood up and started to walk and declared himself cured. He fell down on his knees to thank the Shrine of Blessed Mother. He was even able to eat his full meal the same night. A panel of 60 doctors examined him and declared him fully cured. Overwhelmed by the gratitude he dedicated his entire life serving the invalid at Lourdes.

Sadly a large number of suffering people are not able to take advantage of the miraculous water. They are either in such a physical condition that they are unable to undertake a journey to Lourdes or unable to do so because of their financial condition. Over the decades friends and relatives of them have been carrying the water for them. Several individuals have made arrangements so that these people may procure the water of Lourdes sitting at their home. A visit or click on this link can get you the “Holy Water from Lourdes” or “religious gifts from Lourdes”



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