Sunday, March 25, 2012

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes


view from our hotel window

silhouette of the Rosary Basilica

a mosaic of the blessed Mary

view from one side of the basilica

the grotto of massabielle (meaning the old rock) 



the spring St. Bernadette Soubirous dug up with her hands  

procession of pilgrims from all over the world

the crowned statue in Rosary square
"to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears"

pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.  May 29, 2008.

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