This episode and previous one are focused on St. Bernadette Soubirous She is the visionary who saw the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France in February 1858, and who subsequently brought forth the miraculous spring that brings comfort and healings – sometimes miraculous ones – to the millions of people who visit the shrine each year, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. We'll explore her spirituality, and why she has been called "saint of simplicity" and considered one of "the most secretive of all the saints." If you are interested in learning more about the canonization process, the miraculous healings at Lourdes, or other aspects of St. Bernadette or Our Lady of Lourdes, I have included some links below for your convenience. There also are many other resources available, online and otherwise, where you can obtain more information.

The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, ⁠Everydaylifespirituality.com⁠

The music for this episode is Andante Spianato by Frederic Chopin, performed by Abidos Music, and licensed from Adobe Stock Audio.

LINKS:

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: https://www.catholic.com/tract/immaculate-conception-and-assumption

CANONIZATION PROCESS: https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints

LIST OF APPROVED LOURDES MIRACLES: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/lourdes/miracles1.html

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX: https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/

THE “LITTLE WAY” OF ST. THERESE: https://ca.littleflower.org/therese/reflections/st-therese-and-her-little-way/

INCORRUPT BODIES OF SAINTS: https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/incorruptible-saints.html

FR. RENE LAURENTIN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Laurentin