| Page Views: 15,564 Last Visit to Lourdes: April, 2006 I Visit Here Frequently | Lourdes, France by Emmjai - last update: Apr 26, 2006 |
This small town in the Pyrenees is known for its association with Saint Bernadette, a young girl to whom Mary the mother of God appeared 18 or so times in 1858. It is associated with healing, and as a result of this, attracts millions of visitors (<<Pilgrims>>) each year, for all over the world. Whether they are all hoping for a miracle cure I cannot say, but there have only been 60 or so in the 150 years that the shrine has attracted attention.
It is a place that seems to polarise people; those who enjoy their time there return year upon year, I have visited some 15 or more times, and have seen it change over the 25 years these visits have taken place. Some people hate the seemingly thousands of tacky souvenir shops (I just ignore them), Do take your sense of humour along; although a place of pilgrimage, laughing (not prayer) is what I do most when I am there!
Mind your ankles. Amateur wheel chair drivers abound and it can be painful! |
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Many pilgrims stay in the Accuill Notre-Dame, a type of hostel for those too disabled to stay in the hotels. Each pilgrimage group bring their own 'staff' mainly volenteers, who care for these 'sick' pilgrims during their stay. |
<<Voitures>> are the old fashioned wheel chairs that are used through out Lourdes to transport those unable to walk between the accueill, the grotto and the bars! | | |
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| Pros: | "An great escape" | | Cons: | "tacky souvenir shops" | | In A Nutshell: | "Laughter and Love" |
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Maryimelda Tue Oct 16, 2007 02:24 UTC
I've been to Lourdes 3 times & find it full of peace joy & love. I tire of people trashing Lourdes because of the shops. The sanctuary has none & this is what counts. The shops must pay or there wouldn't be so many. I enjoyed your page. Thank you. | johannt Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:49 UTC
Emmjai, Do you recall where you took the photo of the Virgin Mary reading a book and title 'Modern Lourdes'? Can you let me know by emailing jthalakada@gmail.com? Many thanks, Johann | roamingpaddy Thu Nov 30, 2006 23:21 UTC
Thanks for the memories of Lourdes mary Jane,I have been there,well done! | jmhenry1123 Mon Jan 30, 2006 18:34 UTC
I'm going to Lourdes in August. I hope to find some inspiration there! |
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