A place that speaks to the heartLourdes, despite its image sometimes associated with suffering or old age, attracts thousands of young people every year from all over France and the world. This is not due to obligation or family tradition, but often by choice, by an inner call. Lourdes is a simple place, without pomp or ceremony, but where you can feel a special peace. Many young people discover there a silence that speaks, a grotto that consoles, a light that enlightens. Read more...

A water born of prayerThe water of Lourdes springs from no ordinary source. It was born on 25 February 1858, when the Virgin Mary asked Bernadette Soubirous to "drink from the fountain and wash in it". By scraping the earth, the young visionary brought forth clear, humble and discreet water. Since then, this spring has continued to flow without interruption, nourishing the faith of millions of pilgrims. Read more...

Antonietta Raco is an Italian woman from the Basilicata region, 67 years old at the time her recovery was officially recognised as a miracle. Since 2004, she had been suffering from primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a rare, incurable and progressive neurodegenerative disease. This pathology causes a progressive deterioration in motor skills, with cramps, muscle stiffness, speech problems, difficulty walking, and sometimes respiratory impairment. Read more...

The month of May is universally recognised in the Catholic Church as the "month of Mary". It is a time dedicated to the Virgin, spanning centuries, cultures and spiritualities. During these thirty-one spring days, filial love for the Mother of God is expressed through processions, prayers, vigils, songs and, of course, liturgical feasts. May thus becomes a veritable inner pilgrimage, a journey of faith, gentleness and hope alongside the Virgin Mary.But beyond popular devotion, this month is also marked in the liturgical calendar by several important Marian feasts. These celebrations allow the faithful to deepen their bond with Mary through the great events of her life, her role in salvation history and her maternal mission for the Church and the world. Read more...

In the Catholic faith, religious objects are not decorative accessories or mere cultural symbols. They are concrete supports for nourishing prayer, expressing a personal relationship with God, and accompanying a spiritual journey. When it comes to Marian devotion, these objects take on a very special significance, as they express the filial tenderness of the faithful towards the Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church. These objects help to anchor faith in everyday life, to open up a sacred space in the home, and to enter more deeply into a life of prayer. Read more...