Lourdes, the twelfth apparition: a renewed call to prayer and penanceOn 1 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the twelfth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. This apparition was a continuation of the previous ones, with an ever stronger call to prayer and penance, two central themes of the Marian apparitions at Lourdes. It marked a moment of spiritual renewal for Bernadette and for the large number of pilgrims who came to Lourdes. Read more...

Lourdes, the thirteenth apparition: a message of faith in silenceOn 2 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the thirteenth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle. Although this apparition was marked by a certain discretion, it was of great importance in the context of the Marian events at Lourdes. It was marked by a silent message, reinforcing the faith of Bernadette and the faithful without the addition of any new words from the Virgin. Read more...

Lourdes, the fourteenth apparition: a call to penance and purificationOn 3 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the fourteenth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle, a particularly significant moment for her spiritual message. During this encounter, the Virgin reiterated the importance of prayer and penance, two central themes that run through all the Marian apparitions at Lourdes. Read more...

The fifteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes: a moment of silent graceOn 4 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous experienced her fifteenth Marian apparition at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. This encounter, although discreet, marked a continuity in the message of the Virgin Mary, inviting people to prayer and devotion. At a time when more and more of the curious and the faithful are interested in the extraordinary events taking place at Lourdes, this apparition is part of a moment of grace and recollection. Read more...

The sixteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes: a moment of spiritual revelationOn 25 March 1858, the feast of the Annunciation, the sixteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes marked a decisive turning point in the encounters between Bernadette Soubirous and the mysterious Lady she saw in the grotto of Massabielle. This apparition was of particular importance, as it was during this encounter that the Virgin revealed her identity to the young visionary. Read more...