ST. BERNADETTE1
Le Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes en direct.
“Ensinai-me, Senhor, o vosso caminho para que eu ande na vossa presença.”
O Saint Bernadette,
pure and simple child,
you who were privileged to
behold the beauty of
Mary Immaculate and to be
the recipient of her
confidence eighteen
times at Lourdes;
you who did desire from then
on to hide yourself in the
cloister of Nevers and there live
and die as a victim for sinners, please
obtain for us that spirit of purity,
which will lead us also
to the glorious vision of God
and of Mary in Heaven.We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Amen. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
THE ROSARY HOUR PODCAST NEWSLETTER | 18 February | EVENING POST (PST)
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON THE MEMORIAL OF THE THIRD APPARITION OF OUR LADY AT LOURDES
TRANSCRIPT: CHILDREN’S ROSARY Q and A continues with Fr. Elias (FI)
FR. ELIAS MARY MILLS REFLECTS ON PRAYER & THE POWER OF THE ROSARY
According to the official sanctuary website at Lourdes:
On 18th February 18, at 6 a.m., Bernadette had brought a pen, paper and ink with her. The Lady spoke for the first time:
“What I have to say to you, does not have to be written down, but will you do me the honour of coming here for fifteen days?”
The Apparition added these words for Bernadette: “I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but in the other.”
How can we be like St. Bernadette and “first to live the message” as she was instructed by her confessor, Father Douce? After she became sick, she tried to do “her job”, to embrace “all her crosses in an act of perfect love for sinners”. “Saint Bernadette died in Nevers on 16th April 1879, at the age of 35. The Church proclaimed her a saint on 8th December 1933, not for having been graced with the apparitions, but for the way in which she responded to them.”
We invite you to watch the mass at Lourdes in France each day at 10h00.
PRAY THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT LENT
LEADER 1 (adult):
“THE MOST HOLY ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY”
+ In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Recite the Prayer the Angel of Peace taught to St. Jacinta, St. Francisco & Blessed Lucia to prepare the congregation gathering for the Rosary:
LEADER 1: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee!
R.
I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.”
LEADER 1: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee!
R.
I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.”
LEADER 1: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee!
R.
I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.”
LEADER 1: Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the Powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, thy well-beloved spouse.
OR
LEADER 1: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and enkindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, who has taught the hearts of thy faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LEADER 1: Oh, Mary, conceived without sin.
R.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
COMMENCE [child proceeds to the podium]
[On the Crucifix, PENDANT PRAYERS in ENGLISH]
LEADER 2:
I believe in God, the Father the Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,
and born of the Virgin Mary,
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and is seated
at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty;
From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
R. (ALL): I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
LEADER 2:
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
R. (ALL): Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
LEADER 2: For an increase of Faith.
+ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. (ALL): Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
LEADER 2: For an increase of Hope.
+ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. (ALL): Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
LEADER 2: For an increase of Love.
+ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. (ALL): Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
LEADER 2: Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
R. (ALL): As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
LEADER 1: The 1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
"Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, 'Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.' And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.' And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, 'My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will"' (Mt 26:36-39).
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy mortal Agony in the Garden of Olives and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, perfect contrition for our sins and the virtue of perfect obedience to Thy Holy Will. (Composed by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, “The Secret of the Rosary”)
[Child goes to the podium; adult makes adjustments]
LEADER 2:
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
R. (ALL): Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
LEADER 2 [REPEATS X10 on the ten (10) beads of the Rosary]
LEADER 2:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. (ALL): Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen
LEADER 2:
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. (ALL): As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
LEADER 2: Oh Mary, conceived without sin,
R. (ALL): Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LEADER 2: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,
R. (ALL): Lead all souls to Heaven, and help those most especially in need of thy mercy.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
R. Save us. Save _______________________ (insert country)
LEADER 2: Oh, Glorious St. Joseph
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 2: St. Michael the Archangel (Sat. Novena anticipating Sept. 29)
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 1: The 2nd Sorrowful Mystery:
The Scourging at the Pillar
"Pilate released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified" (Mt 27,26).
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Bloody Scourging and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, the grace to mortify our senses perfectly. (Composed by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, “The Secret of the Rosary”)
LEADER 2: Our Father
LEADER 2: 10 Hail Marys
LEADER 2: Glory Be
LEADER 2: Oh Mary, conceived without sin,
R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LEADER 2: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
R. Lead all souls to Heaven,
and help those most especially in need of thy mercy.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
R. Save us. Save _______________________ (insert country)
LEADER 2: Oh Glorious St. Joseph
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 2: St. Michael the Archangel
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 1: The 3rd Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns
"Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!"' (Mt 27:27-29).
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy cruel crowning with Thorns, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a great contempt of the spirit of the world. (Composed by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, “The Secret of the Rosary”)
LEADER 2: Our Father
LEADER 2: 10 Hail Marys
LEADER 2: Glory Be
LEADER 2: Oh Mary, conceived without sin,
R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LEADER 2: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
R. Lead all souls to Heaven,
and help those most especially in need of thy mercy.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
R. Save us. Save _______________________ (insert country)
LEADER 2: Oh Glorious St. Joseph
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 2: St. Michael the Archangel
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 1: The 4th Sorrowful Mystery
The Carrying of the Cross
"And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull)" (Mk 15:21-22).
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy carrying of Thy Cross, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, to give us great patience in carrying our cross by following in Thy footsteps all the days of our life. (Composed by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, “The Secret of the Rosary”)
LEADER 2: Our Father
LEADER 2: 10 Hail Marys
LEADER 2: Glory Be
LEADER 2: Oh Mary, conceived without sin,
R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LEADER 2: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
R. Lead all souls to Heaven,
and help those most especially in need of thy mercy.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
R. Save us. Save _______________________ (insert country)
LEADER 2: Oh Glorious St. Joseph
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 2: St. Michael the Archangel
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 1: The 5th Sorrowful Mystery: THE CRUCIFIXION
"And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do' … It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, 'Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!' And having said this he breathed his last" (Lk 23:33-46).
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Crucifixion on Mount Calvary, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a great horror of sin, a love of the Cross, and the grace of a holy death, for us, and for those who are now in their last agony at the point of death. (Composed by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, “The Secret of the Rosary”)
LEADER 2: Our Father
LEADER 2: 10 Hail Marys
LEADER 2: Glory Be
LEADER 2: Oh Mary, conceived without sin,
R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LEADER 2: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
R. Lead all souls to Heaven,
and help those most especially in need of thy mercy.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
R. Save us. Save _______________________ (insert country)
LEADER 2: Oh Glorious St. Joseph
R. Pray for us.
LEADER 2: St. Michael the Archangel R. Pray for us.
LEADER 1 (Adult): Hail Holy Queen,
R. Mother of Mercy.
Hail our life,
our sweetness and
our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve:
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus,
O merciful, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary!
LEADER 1: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LEADER 1: Let us pray.
O God, whose only begotten Son by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LEADER 2: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
ALL: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Immaculate Heart of Mary
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Joseph
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Our Lady of Sorrows
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Jacinta & St. Francisco Marto
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Venerable Lucia & Blessed Carlos Acutis
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Bakhita of Sudan
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Teresa of Avila
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Damian of Molokai
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Martin de Porres
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Isaac Jogues & The Canadian Martyrs
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Andre Bessette
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Bernadette Soubirous
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: : Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Saint Michael the Archangel
ALL: Pray for us.
LEADER 2: Our Guardian Angel
ALL: Pray for us
LEADER 1: For the Intentions of the Holy Father,
Pope Francis, for the Holy Catholic Church.
LEADER 2: Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
R. (ALL): Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
LEADER 2: Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. (ALL): Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us, sinners,
now and at the hour of our death, Amen
LEADER 2 [REPEATS X10 on the ten (10) beads of the Rosary]
LEADER 2: Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
R. (ALL): As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
[OPTIONAL & curated by: Fr. Nuno Rocha in Northern Portugal; his team suggests start 40-45 minutes before the mass if inserting, else to go to page 30 and Leader 2 will conclude with the consecration; a short rehearsal as a team on Friday evening would determine the timing]
LEADER 2: LITANY TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
LEADER 2: Lord, have mercy on us.
R: Lord, have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Christ, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Christ, hear us.
ALL: Christ, hear us.
LEADER 2: Christ, graciously hear us.
ALL: Christ, graciously hear us.
LEADER 2: God, the Father of heaven,
ALL: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:
ALL: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: God, the Holy Spirit
ALL: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: : Holy Trinity, One God,
ALL: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Holy Mary, R: Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, R. Pray for us
Holy Virgin of virgins, R. Pray for us
Mother of Christ, R. Pray for us
Mother of divine grace, R. Pray for us
Mother most pure, R. Pray for us
Mother most chaste, R. Pray for us
Mother inviolate, R. Pray for us
Mother undefiled, R. Pray for us
Mother most amiable, R. Pray for us
Mother most admirable, R. Pray for us
Mother of good counsel, R. Pray for us
Mother of our Creator, R. Pray for us
Mother of our Savior, R. Pray for us
Virgin most prudent, R. Pray for us
Virgin most venerable, R. Pray for us
Virgin most renowned, R. Pray for us
Virgin most powerful, R. Pray for us
Virgin most merciful, R. Pray for us
Virgin most faithful, R. Pray for us
Mirror of justice, R. Pray for us
Seat of wisdom, R. Pray for us
Cause of our joy, R. Pray for us
Spiritual vessel, R. Pray for us
Vessel of honor, R. Pray for us
Singular vessel of devotion, R. Pray for us
Mystical rose, R. Pray for us
Tower of David, R. Pray for us
Tower of ivory, R. Pray for us
House of gold, R. Pray for us
Ark of the covenant, R. Pray for us
Gate of Heaven, R. Pray for us
Morning star, R. Pray for us
Health of the sick, R. Pray for us
Refuge of sinners, R. Pray for us
Comforter of the afflicted, R. Pray for us
Help of Christians, R. Pray for us
Queen of angels, R. Pray for us
Queen of patriarchs, R. Pray for us
Queen of prophets, R. Pray for us
Queen of apostles, R. Pray for us
Queen of martyrs, R. Pray for us
Queen of confessors, R. Pray for us
Queen of virgins, R. Pray for us
Queen of all saints, R. Pray for us
Queen conceived without original sin, R. Pray for us
Queen assumed into heaven, R. Pray for us
Queen of the most holy Rosary, R. Pray for us
Queen of peace. R. Pray for us
LEADER 2: Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R: Spare us, O Lord.
LEADER 2: Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R: Graciously hear us O Lord.
LEADER 2: Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R: Have mercy on us.
LEADER 2: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LEADER 2 (child continues): Let us pray.
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
LEADER 2: “Act of Consecration to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary”
LEADER 2 / ALL: My Queen and my Mother,
I give myself entirely to you;
and to show my devotion,
I consecrate to you this day
my eyes,
my ears,
my mouth,
my heart,
my soul,
my whole being without reserve.
Wherefore, good Mother, as I am yours,
keep me, and guard me, as your own property and possession. Your own devoted child. Amen.
LEADER 1 (ADULT): + In the Name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer to St. Joseph
Glorious St. Joseph, in this moment,
To you we have recourse in your honor;
To you we recommend all of our intentions:
Bring us to your son and our brother, Jesus Christ;
Tell Him all of our worries and desires;
Let your silence speak in us of the love we owe to the voice of the Father in Heaven; Place us at the side of your wife and our Mother – Mary;
Protect our families; sustain all who falter in faith;
And, in the warmth of your lap, make us look with a meek and humble heart at those around us, so that we can be and live as your true children.
Amen.
Authored By: Father Nuno Rocha & Translated by: The Rosary Hour Podcast ℅ Travessa da Senra House Press w/ approval of edits in English by Father Nuno Rocha (Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal & updated September 2023).
St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, pray for us.
THE CHAPLET TO THE DIVINE MERCY for FRIDAYS BEFORE THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
[COMING SOON WITH VIDEO BY ASHER / AMELIA WITH PERMISSION FROM THE MARIAN FATHERS]
LEADER
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us.
RESPONDENT: I trust in You
LEADER:
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us.
RESPONDENT: I trust in You
LEADER:
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us.
RESPONDENT: I trust in You
LEADER: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
RESPONDENT: Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.
LEADER: Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
RESPONDENT: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
LEADER: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
RESPONDENT: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
LEADER: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
10X on Rosary beads
LEADER: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion
RESPONDENT:
Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
LEADER WILL REPEAT 5 decades (USING THE ROSARY BEADS)
AFTER 5th chaplet decade: [Closing Prayers]
LEADER: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One
R: Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
LEADER: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One
R. Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
LEADER: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One
R. Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
LEADER:
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
RESPONDENT / ALL: Jesus I Trust in You, Jesus I Trust in You, Jesus I Trust in You!
LEADER: + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
KEEP PRAYING THE ROSARY EVERY DAY:
YOUR DAILY ROSARY & CHAPLET FROM FEBRUARY 14 to APRIL 7th can be shared with others with this link:
You can pray in French here with text in the Original from “The Secret of the Rosary” by St. Louis Marie de Montfort:
IN TODAY’S VIDEO:
Children’s Led Rosary in Portugal before the Mass2
THINKING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC TRADITION? WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Does God prove He is the Son of God when He says who He is? Bishop Barron explains in this still-relevant and engaging episode 1 on “Catholicism”, entitled “Amazed and Afraid” to help others understand the “Why” behind our prayers.
FOOTNOTES
KEY DATES of ST. Bernadette according to: https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/bernadette-soubirous/
Key dates of the life of Bernadette Soubirous
1843 – January 9: marriage of François Soubirous and Louise Castérot.
1844 – January 7: birth of Bernadette at the Moulin de Boly.
1844 – January 9: baptism of Bernadette.
1846 – birth of her sister Toinette.
1851 – birth of her brother Jean-Marie.
1854 – bankruptcy of the Moulin de Boly run by François Soubirous.
1855 – birth of her brother Justin: Bernadette was affected by the cholera epidemic that hit Lourdes and its surroundings.
1857 – the Soubirous Family lived at the “Cachot”. Bernadette was a sheep-keeper at Bartrès and sometimes she helped with service at her aunt’s cabaret at Lourdes.
1858 – January 17: Bernadette left Bartrès.
1858 – February 11: first apparition at the Grotto of Massabielle.
1858 – June 3: Bernadette made her first communion.
1858 – July 16: last of the 18 Apparitions.
1858 – July 17: Bernadette met a bishop (that of Montpellier) for the first time.
1860 – February 5: confirmation of Bernadette and first meeting with Mgr. Laurence, Bishop of Tarbes.
1861 – Bernadette’s first photo shoots.
1862 – Bernadette’s health worsened and she received extreme unction.
1863 – Bernadette met the sculptor Joseph Fabisch for the creation of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes.
1864 – Bernadette expressed her wish to join the Sisters of Nevers.
1866 – Bernadette was present in the middle of the crowd for the inauguration of the Crypt; she left Lourdes on July 4.
1867 – Bernadette’s religious profession with the Sisters of Nevers, where she was entrusted with “the work of prayer”.
1875 – from that year onwards, Bernadette was increasingly ill.
1878 – Bernadette was almost permanently bedridden in her room in Nevers.
1879 – April 16: death of Bernadette
1925 – June 14: beatification of Bernadette
1933 – December 8: canonization of Bernadette
parents join their young children preparing for First Communion.
Children are taught to lead 5 decades of the Holy Rosary before the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Father Nuno’s parish, St. Joseph by the Sea, on the Camino to Santiago.
Students gather around the altar where they offer the Rosary before the tabernacle.
Father Nuno prepares a children’s homily at the 11h30 mass, inviting children to sit up front together, close to the altar, and sitting with their catechesis teachers
Students in formation learn all the elements of the mass so they can participate in all aspects, from presenting the mysteries of the Rosary, reading the key responses to readings, leading reflections, taking up the offertory, and teaching the parish community the meaning of the readings through creative displays.
The entire congregation and the children learn the words of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and all the songs in real time, learning how to respond to / participate in all the segments with a teleprompter.
What is prayer? Fr. Elias Mary Mills explains on the memorial of the 3rd Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes. Unite in prayer of the Rosary.