Our Lady of Lourdes Healing Mass

On Tuesday, February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes we will have Healing Mass @ 8 am & 7 pm.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Healing Mass is a special liturgical celebration held to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly her appearances at Lourdes, France, where she is believed to have brought healing and comfort to the sick. This Mass emphasizes the compassionate nature of Jesus and the Church's mission to care for the sick, reflecting on the powerful intercession of Mary in bringing healing. The celebration often includes the anointing of the sick, a sacrament that embodies Christ's healing presence and serves as a means of grace for those suffering from illness or infirmity. Participants are invited to unite their suffering with Christ's passion, which can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of their own trials.

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France. During these apparitions, Mary identified herself as the "Immaculate Conception" and conveyed messages of prayer, penance, and the importance of coming to her for healing. These events led to the establishment of Lourdes as a pilgrimage site, where countless individuals have sought physical and spiritual healing through prayer and the sacraments.