Our Lady of Lourdes: And Marie Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879)

Our Lady of Lourdes 978-0-89942-391-3

Our Lady of Lourdes is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of the miracle which took place in Lourdes, France
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik S.V.D., provides children with an explanation of the beautiful apparition of Mary to St. Bernadette.
The story of the apparition at Lourdes is a beautiful example of faith and courage. It began in 1858 in a small town in France called Lourdes, where a 14-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous saw a vision. One day, while collecting firewood near a cave, she saw a beautiful lady dressed in white with a blue sash and a veil. The lady was standing in a niche in the rock and was surrounded by light. Bernadette was frightened at first but returned to see the lady many times. The lady asked Bernadette to pray, do penance, and even dig in the dirt, where a spring of water began to flow.
This lady was Mary, the mother of Jesus, and she appeared to Bernadette 18 times in total. During these visits, Mary asked for a chapel to be built on the site and encouraged people to pray and seek healing. The spring that appeared has been known for its healing powers, and thousands of people come each year to Lourdes to bathe in or drink the water.

Today, Lourdes is a major pilgrimage site, and many people who visit the spring report feeling spiritually renewed or physically healed. Bernadette's visions were investigated by the Church and declared authentic, which helped many people grow in their faith. This story reminds us of God's love and the power of prayer, showing that even ordinary people like Bernadette can do great things with faith.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• Bernadette's Home
• Bernadette Sees a Lady in the Grotto
• Bernadette Tells the Lady's Name
• Crowds of People Go to the Grotto
• Bernadette at School
• Bernadette Enters the Convent
• Bernadette Becomes Ill
• The Death of Bernadette
• The Incorrupt Body of Bernadette
• Bernadette is Declared a Saint
• Lourdes Today
• Prayer of the Church

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