The sacred grotto at Massabieille, near the town of Lourdes in
southern France, appeals to Catholics like no other place. This is
the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, the place where Mary appeared to
a humble peasant girl named Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and spoke
words of comfort and simple faith.
The format for the Every Pilgrim's Guides is tried
and tested and combines a mix of practical information for
travellers, the history and background of the places featured, plus
devotional commentary, prayers and readings appropriate for pilgrims
today. Lourdes is universally known throughout the Catholic world
and many hundreds of pilgrimage groups visit each year from Britain
and Ireland. This new volume gives a detailed A-Z guide to all the
places and events in Lourdes that pilgrims will want to experience,
tells the engaging story of Bernadette, includes a section of
prayers and readings and features other places of interest nearby
for extra days out.
About the Author
SALLY MARTIN and her husband, John, have played a key part in the
annual pilgrimage to Lourdes from Ampleforth for many years. Sally
frequently gives talks on Lourdes to local churches and women's
groups. She lives near Winchester, in England.
