Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary 29 (Ordinary Time XI): The Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Creation

 

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Entrance Antiphon

Psalm 45, 10

At your right stands the queen in robes of gold,

finely arrayed.

COLLECT

O God, who made the Mother of your Son

to be our Mother and our Queen,

graciously grant that, sustained by her intercession,

we may attain in the heavenly Kingdom

the glory promised to your children.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading

The dominion of the Lord is boundless.

A reading from the Book of Isaiah 9, 1-3. 5-6

The people who walked in darkness

   have seen a great light;

upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom

   a light has shone.

You have brought them abundant joy

   and great rejoicing,

as they rejoice before you as at the harvest,

   as people make merry when dividing spoils.

For the yoke that burdened them,

   the pole on their shoulder,

and the rod of their taskmaster

   you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.

For a child is born to us, a son is given us;

   upon his shoulder dominion rests.

They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero,

   Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.

His dominion is vast

   and forever peaceful,

from David’s throne, and over his kingdom,

   which he confirms and sustains

by judgment and justice,

   both now and forever.

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this!

The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 45, 11-12. 14-15. 16-17. 18

R. (11a) Listen to me, daughter; see and bend your ear.

Listen, my daughter, and understand;

   pay me careful heed.

Forget your people and your father’s house,

   that the king might desire your beauty. R.

All glorious is the king’s daughter as she enters,

   her raiment threaded with gold;

in embroidered apparel she is led to the king.

   The maids of her train are presented to the king. R.

They are led in with glad and joyous acclaim;

   they enter the palace of the king.

The throne of your fathers your sons will have;

   you shall make them princes through all the land. R.

I will make your name renowned through all generations;

   thus nations shall praise you forever. R.

Alleluia

See Luke 1:28

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

You will conceive and bear a son.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 1, 26-38

The angel Gabriel was sent from God

   to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

   to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph,

   of the house of David,

   and the virgin’s name was Mary.

And coming to Mary, the angel said,

   “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

But Mary was greatly troubled at what was said

   and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

Then the angel said to her,

   “Do not be afraid, Mary,

   for you have found favor with God.

Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,

   and you shall name him Jesus.

He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,

   and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,

   and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,

   and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

But Mary said to the angel,

   “How can this be,

   since I have no relations with a man?”

And the angel said to her in reply,

   “The holy Spirit will come upon you,

   and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.

Therefore the child to be born

   will be called holy, the Son of God.

And behold, Elizabeth, your relative,

   has also conceived a son in her old age,

   and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;

   for nothing will be impossible for God.”

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.

May it be done to me according to your word.”

Then the angel departed from her.

The Gospel of the Lord.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

As we observe this memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

we bring you our offerings, O Lord,

praying to be given strength by the humanity of Christ,

who offered himself to you on the Cross

as the unblemished oblation.

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

PREFACE

The Lowly Handmaid of the Lord is Exalted as Queen of Heaven.

The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,

Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,

through Christ our Lord.

For you are merciful and just,

scattering the proud and raising up the broken-hearted.

When your Son humbled himself and accepted death

you crowned him with glory and honor

and seated him at your right hand

as King of kings and Lord of lords.

When the Blessed Virgin, your lowly handmaid,

endured with patient suffering

the shame of her Son’s Crucifixion

you exalted her above all the choirs of Angels

to reign with him in glory

and to intercede for all your children,

our advocate of grace

and the queen of all creation.

With the whole host of Angels

we proclaim your greatness

as we praise you with one voice:

Holy, Holy, Holy....

Communion Antiphon 

cf. Luke 1, 45

Blessed are you who have believed

that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Having received this heavenly Sacrament,

we humbly pray, O Lord,

that we, who reverently celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

may merit to be partakers at your eternal banquet.

Through Christ our Lord.

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Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary 28 (Ordinary Time X): The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Entrance Antiphon

Sirach 24, 25

In me is all the grace of the way and the truth,

in me is all hope of life and of strength..

COLLECT

Lord our God,

you made the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

the home of your eternal Word

and the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit.

Give us a heart that is free from sin

and attentive to your will,

that, faithful to your commandments,

we may love you above all things

and seek to help others in their need.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading

You are the highest honor of our race.

A reading from the Book of Judith 13, 17-20. 15, 9

All the people were greatly astonished.

They bowed down and worshiped God, saying with one accord,

   “Blessed are you, our God,

   who today have brought to naught the enemies of your people.”

Then Uzziah said to her:

   “Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,

   above all the women on earth;

   and blessed be the LORD God,

   the creator of heaven and earth,

   who guided your blow at the head of the chief of our enemies.

Your deed of hope will never be forgotten

   by those who tell of the might of God.

May God make this redound to your everlasting honor,

   rewarding you with blessings,

   because you risked your life

   when your people were being oppressed,

   and you averted our disaster,

   walking uprightly before our God.”

And all the people answered, “Amen! Amen!”

When they had visited her, all with one accord blessed her, saying:

   “You are the glory of Jerusalem,

      the surpassing joy of Israel;

      you are the splendid boast of our people.”

The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Lk 1, 46-48a. 48b-49. 50-51. 52-53. 54-55

R. (49) The Almighty has done great things for me.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;

   my spirit rejoices in God my savior.

For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness. R.

Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.

The Mighty One has done great things for me,

   and holy is his name. R.

The Lord’s mercy is from age to age

   to those who fear him.

He has shown might with his arm,

   dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. R.

He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones

   but lifted up the lowly.

The hungry he has filled with good things;

   the rich he has sent away empty. R.

The Lord has helped Israel his servant,

   remembering his mercy,

according to his promise to our ancestors,

   to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. R.

Alleluia

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary,
who bore the Son of the eternal Father.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

He will rule over the house of Jacob for ever.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 11, 27-28

While Jesus was speaking,

   a woman from the crowd called out and said to him,

   “Blessed is the womb that carried you

   and the breasts at which you nursed.”

He replied,

   “Rather, blessed are those

   who hear the word of God and observe it.”

Or:

The mother of Jesus treasured all these things in her heart.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 2, 46-51

After three days Jesus’ parents found him in the temple,

   sitting in the midst of the teachers,

   listening to them and asking them questions,

   and all who heard him were astounded

   at his understanding and his answers.

When Jesus’ parents saw him,

   they were astonished,

   and his mother said to him,

   “Son, why have you done this to us?

Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”

And Jesus said to them,

   “Why were you looking for me?

Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

But his parents did not understand what he said to them.

Jesus went down with them and came to Nazareth,

   and was obedient to them;

   and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

The Gospel of the Lord.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

Lord, look with favor on the gifts we bring

as we celebrate this memorial

of the Blessed Virgin Mary;

grant that, as we follow her example,

we may faithfully cherish and continually ponder

the riches of grace that we owe to your Son.

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

PREFACE

The Heart of Mary Is the Heart of One Who Lives by the New Law.

The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,

Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,

through Christ our Lord.

For you gave the Blessed Virgin Mary

a wise and obedient heart,

that she might perfectly carry out your will,

a new and gentle heart,

in which you were well pleased

and on which you inscribed

the law of the New Covenant.

You gave her an undivided and pure heart,

that she might be worthy

to be the Virgin Mother of your Son

and to rejoice to see you for ever.

You gave her a steadfast and watchful heart,

so that she could endure without fear the sword of sorrow

and await in faith the Resurrection of her Son.

With the whole company of the Angels

we sing your praises

in their canticle of joy:

Holy, Holy, Holy....

Communion Antiphon 

Luke 2, 19

Mary treasured all these words,

reflecting on them in her heart.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Having been made partakers of eternal redemption,

we pray, O Lord,

that we, who commemorate the Mother of your Son,

may glory in the fullness of your grace

and experience its continued increase for our salvation.

Through Christ our Lord.

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Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary 27 (Ordinary Time IX): The Blessed Virgin Mary, Image and Mother of the Church, III

 

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Entrance Antiphon

Hail, holy Mary, mirror without stain!

As the Church looks on you

it sees the perfect image of its future glory.

COLLECT

Lord our God, through your power and goodness

the Blessed Virgin,

the fairest fruit of your redeeming love,

shines forth as the perfect image of the Church;

grant to your people on their pilgrim way on earth

that, with eyes fixed on Mary,

they may follow closely in the footsteps of her Son

until they come to that fullness of glory,

which now they contemplate in his Mother

with hearts filled with joy.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading

I saw the new Jerusalem, as beautiful as a bride all dressed for her husband.

A reading from the Book of Revelation 21, 1-5a

I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth.

The former heaven and the former earth had passed away,

   and the sea was no more.

I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem,

   coming down out of heaven from God,

   prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,

   “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.

God will dwell with them and they will be his people

   and God himself will always be with them as their God.

God will wipe every tear from their eyes,

   and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain,

   for the old order has passed away.”

The One who sat on the throne said,

   “Behold, I make all things new.”

The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6

R. (6b) Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.

God indeed is my savior;

   I am confident and unafraid.

My strength and my courage is the LORD,

   and he has been my savior.

With joy you will draw water

   at the fountain of salvation. R.

Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;

   among the nations make known his deeds,

   proclaim how exalted is his name. R.

Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;

   let this be known throughout all the earth.

Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,

   for great in your midst

   is the Holy One of Israel! R.

Alleluia

See Lk 1, 28

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

He will rule over the house of Jacob for ever.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 1, 26-38

The angel Gabriel was sent from God

   to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

   to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph,

   of the house of David,

   and the virgin’s name was Mary.

And coming to Mary, the angel said,

   “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

But Mary was greatly troubled at what was said

   and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

Then the angel said to her,

   “Do not be afraid, Mary,

   for you have found favor with God.

Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,

   and you shall name him Jesus.

He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,

   and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,

   and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,

   and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

But Mary said to the angel,

   “How can this be,

   since I have no relations with a man?”

And the angel said to her in reply,

   “The holy Spirit will come upon you,

   and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.

Therefore the child to be born

   will be called holy, the Son of God.

And behold, Elizabeth, your relative,

   has also conceived a son in her old age,

   and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;

   for nothing will be impossible for God.”

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.

May it be done to me according to your word.”

Then the angel departed from her.

The Gospel of the Lord.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

May this oblation dedicated to your name

purify us, O Lord,

and fashion your Church more and more

in that image of Christ,

which it admires and praises in his glorious Mother.

Through Christ our Lord.

PREFACE

The Blessed Virgin Is the Resplendent Image of the Church in its Future Glory.

The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,

Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.

For you have given the Blessed Virgin Mary to your Church

as the perfect image of its role as mother

and of its future glory.

She is a virgin unsurpassed in purity of faith,

a bride joined to Christ

in an unbreakable bond of love

and united with him in his suffering.

She is a mother by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit,

filled with loving concern for all her children.

She is a queen adorned with the jewels of grace,

robed with the sun and crowned with stars,

sharing eternally in the glory of her Lord.

Through him the Angels of heaven

offer their prayer of adoration

as they rejoice in your presence for ever.

May our voices be one with theirs

in their triumphant hymn of praise:

Holy, Holy, Holy....

Communion Antiphon 

Cf. Wisdom 7, 26

Virgin Mary, you are the brightness of eternal light,

the spotless mirror of God’s glory, the image of his goodness.

Or:
Luke 1, 31

Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,

and you shall name him Jesus

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Grant to your Church, O Lord,

that, strengthened by the power of this Sacrament,

she may eagerly walk in the pathways of the Gospel,

until she reaches the blessed vision of peace,

which the Virgin Mary, your lowly handmaid,

already enjoys eternally in glory.

Through Christ our Lord.

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Rosary Intentions during the Candlelight Procession in Lourdes

The Candlelight Procession or the Procession aux Flambeaux is one of the most popular and must-see activities in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France that took place during the Summer season (from April to October). Here, pilgrims from all over the World unite in Prayer to recite the Ave Maria and to sing the Lourdes Hymn in different languages and to carry the Image of Our Lady of Lourdes while holding their Candles.

The format of the Procession is as follows: The Procession begins at 9pm (Paris time) near the Grotto of Massabielle but the Rosary begins when the Image of Our Lady of Lourdes is in front of the Calvary of the Bretons. The Nicene Creed is sung then the Our Father and 3 Hail Mary for the Intentions of the Pope and of the Holy Church.

The Mysteries and the intentions is then said in 3 of the official languages of the Sanctuary, beginning with French (texts are found below). The Our Father and Glory be is recited and sung respectively in Latin, while the Hail Mary is said in different languages. The recitation of the languages is divided into sections, the first 6 are reserved for the official languages (3 for French and 3 for the other official languages; Italian, English, Spanish, German & Dutch) while the remaining 4 is for the other languages of the nationalities present (2 each). 

A hymn is then sung in between each decade. The popular Lourdes Hymn is sung at the end of the first 2 or 3 decade, then the other 2 popular Marian Hymns; As I kneel before you and Holy Virgin, By God's Decree is sung on the remaining end of the decade depending. The candles is being raised once the chorus of these 3 songs are sung. Other Marian hymns from various countries are also sung.

At the end of the Rosary, the Priest (mostly the Chaplains) or the Guest Prealte gives the Final Blessing and a Marian Antiphon is sung, Regina Coeli during Easter and the Salve Regina for the rest of the Season. The Rosary ends with an exchange of Peace and a word of friendship, some return to their Hotels while others go the the Grotto.

ROSARY INTENTIONS
Below are the official texts of the Intentions that are recited at the beginning of every Decade on the Mystery of the Rosary for that particular day. These text are from all the current and previous Candlelight Processions from 2017 up to present.

JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Monday and Saturday

First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.

2017: The Angel said: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” (Lk 1, 30)

- Let us pray for all those who are afraid to entrust their lives into the hands of God. We also pray that young people may respond generously to their vocation.

2018: After the angel's visit, Mary's life was marked by her faith, both in joy and in trials.

- Let us pray for all those who are overwhelmed by difficulties. Enlightened by the example of Mary Immaculate and Saint Bernadette, may they keep the faith and grow in confidence.

2019: Mary answered the Angel Gabriel:“I am the Servant of the Lord. May everything be done to me according to your word.” (Lk. 1, 38)

- Let us ask for each other the grace to discern the Lord’s call and the courage to answer generously.

2020: The Angel said to Mary: “The Lord is with you” (Lk 1, 28)

- Since our Baptism, we live like Mary with the Lord. Let us ask the Immaculate Virgin for greater faith in God’s presence and action in our lives.

Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation of Mary Most Holy to her cousin Saint Elizabeth.

2017: During the visit to her cousin Elizabeth, Mary said: “The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” (Lk 1, 49)
- As we learn to live more in thanksgiving this year, let us follow the example of the Virgin Mary; let us ask for that vision of faith that will enable us to contemplate the work of God in and around us. 

2018: At that time, Mary set out and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judea. (Lk. 1, 39)

- Let us pray for all those who serve here in Lourdes. That taking care of the sick or the disabled, they may meet Christ present in them.

2019: The Virgin Mary sings: “My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (Lk 1, 46-47)

- Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pray to you Lord for all Missionaries, who dedicate their lives to those who suffer from sickness or poverty.

2020: “My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour” (Lk 1, 47)

- Mary recognizes herself as saved by the Lord; she is the Immaculate not by her merits but by her grace of God. Let us pray that our joy of being saved will lead us to be witness to God’s Mercy.

Third Joyful Mystery: The birth of the Child Jesus in Bethlehem.

2017: The Angel said to the Shepherds: “you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” (Lk 2,12)

- God chose to share our human condition by being born poor. Following Saint Bernadette, let us ask for the grace of detachment from wealth and do willingness to share with those who are in need.

2018: Mary gave birth to her son and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. (Lk 2, 7)

- The Lord God lies in a poor manger. Let us pray that all sinners may open their hearts to experience the infinite love of God.

2019: The Angel of the Lord announces the Good News: “I proclaim to you a great joy, today a savior is born who is Christ the Lord.” (Lk 2, 10-11)

- Let the Holy Spirit teaches us to better welcome Christ, who had made himself poor to enrich us with his poverty.

2020: There was no room for them in the common room. (Lk 2,12)

- Mary and Joseph have nothing to offer their newborn except their love. Let us pray for families, especially those who are experiencing poverty.

Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Purification of the Virgin Mary and Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

2017: Simeon took the child in his arms and praised God (Lk 2, 28)

- Let us pray for the dying as they prepare to meet Christ, let us ask Our Lady to make their hearts ready to share the joy of Simeon for eternity. 

2018: Taking the Child Jesus in his arms, Simeon, in his old age proclaims him as the light revealed to the nations and the glory of Israel. (Lk. 2, 32)

- Let us pray for Catholic schools and institutions, that they may be authentic places of evangelization and Christian formation. Let us entrust teachers and students to the Blessed Virgin, that all may be enlightened with the light of Christ.

2019: The aged Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God by saying: “Now, o Master, you may let your servant go in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation. Light to enlighten the gentiles and the glory of Israel, your people.” (Lk. 2, 29-30. 32)

- O Mary, we pray for those who are in the darkness of doubt and ignorance.

2020: The aged Simeon receives the Baby Jesus in his arms and blesses God. 

- Christ unites the young and the old in the same faith. Let us pray for parents and grandparents, so that they may have the joy of welcoming new generations and passing on the faith to them.

Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Young Jesus was lost and found in the Temple.

2017: Mary said to Jesus: “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” (Lk 2,48b)

- Mary and Joseph anxiously sought Jesus, that each one of us ask for the grace of perseverance and for those who have moved away from the Church, we ask that they may receive the joy of rediscovering Christ. 

2018: Jesus said to his parents, “Why were you looking for me, did you not know that I must be busy with my Father’s affairs?” (Lk. 2, 49)

- With Mary and Saint Joseph, let us ask with confidence that many priestly and religious vocations may rise up from among the youth.

2019: The Child Jesus said to Mary and Joseph: “Why did you look for me, did you not know I have to be about my Father’s business?” (Lk 2, 49)

- With Mary, Mother of Jesus, let us entrust to God the Father all of our families, especially those who passed through the hardships of insecurity and division.

2020: Jesus said to his parents: “Don’t you know that I must be in the Father’s business?” (Lk 2, 49)

- Thus, he puts his Father’s love above all else. Let us implore the Lord to give the Church the Priestly and Religious vocations she needs and pray for those who hears his call.

LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

Thursday

First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

2017: After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened , and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Mt 3, 16-17)
- At the Grotto of Massabielle, the Virgin Mary said to Bernadette “Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself there.” Let us pray that through the gesture of using the Water, Pilgrims to Lourdes may be renewed in the grace of their Baptism.

2018: At the time of his baptism by John, Jesus, mixed with the crowd of sinners, is named by the Father as his beloved Son, the one in whom he has placed all his love.

- Let us pray for all the baptized, that they may submit to the Holy Spirit and couregously testify to their faith in Jesus Christ, the only Savior of humanity.

2019: During the Baptism of Jesus, the voice of the Father is heard: “This is my beloved Son. In whom I am well pleased.” (Mt 3, 17)

- Let us pray for all the faithful of Christ, especially those who have abandoned the practice of the Sacraments.

2020: The Father’s voice is heard: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3, 17)

- Let us pray for all the baptized, that they may discover the joy of being beloved children of the Father.

Second Luminous Mystery: The first miracle of Jesus at the wedding at Cana.

2017: During the wedding at Cana, Mary said to the servants: “Do whatever he tells you!” (Jn 2, 5)
- The Virgin Mary catechized Bernadette, by teaching her to make the sign of the Cross, to Pray for sinners and to drink at the spring. At the school of Mary, let us ask for the grace to learn from Christ and his Church.

2018: The mother of Jesus tells the servants asking them, “Do whatever he tells you!” (Jn 2, 5)

- With Mary, mother of Jesus, let us ask for the grace to listen to the word of God and to put it into practice with a noble and a generous heart.

2019: At the wedding of Cana, the Virgin Mary observes the guests and perceives what they lack; the Wine, in other words, the Love of God.

- With Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted, let us ask the grace to treat those who suffer in their body and spirit with the authentic Evangelical fellowship.

2020: Mary said to the servants: “Whatever he tells you, do it.” (Jn 2, 5)

- Jesus realizes his first miracle through the Intercession of his Mother Mary. Let us pray that we may become attentive disciples who obey God’s will.

Third Luminous Mystery: Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God, and calls to conversion.

2017: Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of God and said: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mk 14, 15)
- In Lourdes, the Virgin Mary brings Bernadette to discover and experience the kingdom of God. With Saint Bernadette, we pray for those to whom the Kingdom of God has not been proclaimed.

2018: Bernadette receives a mission from the Virgin Mary: “Go and tell the priests to build a church here and to bring people here in procession” She then testifies to what she had seen and heard with simplicity and daring, without seeking the glory that comes from other people. 

- Let us entrust to Our Lady of Lourdes all the missionaries, who proclaim the good news of salvation all over the world.

2019: Our Lord begins his public life with these words: “Blessed are you the Poor, for the Kingdom of heaven is yours.” (Mt 5, 3)

- With Mary, Mother of Good Counsel, let us ask the grace to seek only the treasure that endures the Kingdom of Heaven.

2020: Christ said to his Disciples: “The Kingdom of God is in your midst.” (Lk 17, 21)

- Let us pray for Priests, Consecrated and Lay Faithful who dedicate themselves to the service of the mission, so that they may joyfully announce Christ to all men.

Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration of Jesus at Mount Tabor.

2017: While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. (Lk 9, 29)
- During the Apparitions, the witnesses of the apparition were struck at Bernadette’s face whilst transfigured, reflecting the glory she saw. Let us pray that God will give the world the Saints it needs.

2018: Bernadette said: “the grotto, was my heaven” it is here that she saw the beautiful lady enshrined in a light such as one does not see on the earth, as she says in her own words.

- Let us entrust our life of prayer to the Virgin Mary, that in the light of faith, we may struggle daily to pray, advancing in contemplation towards union with Christ.

2019: Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and he climbed the mountain to pray. While praying, the appearance of his face changed and his garment became dazzling white. (Lk 9, 28-29)

- O Mary, we pray for those who do not know or experience prayer.

2020: While he was praying, the appearance of his face become different and his garment become dazzling white. (Lk 9, 29)

- At the imitation of the Virgin dressed in white at the Grotto of Massabielle, let us ask for ourselves and for all the grace of Prayer.

Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper.

2017: Jesus said to the crowd: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (Jn 6, 56)
- During the Apparitions, Mary prepared Bernadette’s heart to be open to the reception of her saviour. Let us pray that eternal life may be in us through our fervent communion with the Body of Christ. 

2018: In instituting the sacrament of the Eucharist, the Lord Jesus said to his apostles: “Do this in memory of me.”

- Let us pray for bishops and priests who are commissioned to celebrate Mass. That thorugh the intercession of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, they may conformed their whole lives to the mystery they celebrate.

2019: “Who eats my Flesh and drink my Blood, abides in me and I in him. And I will resurrect him on the last day.” (Jn 6, 54)

- Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, let us pray for all the ordained ministers of God: Bishops, Priests and Deacons, that they find in the Eucharist the grace to give off themselves freely.

2020: “This is my Body, which will be given up for you. Do this in memory of Me.”

- Even today, Christ is still present to his faithful through the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Let 

us pray to the Lord that all persecuted or isolated Christians can have access to the Holy Eucharist.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

Tuesday & Friday

First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.

2017: He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. (Lk 22, 44)
- In addressing Bernadette, the beautiful lady exclaimed: “Penance! Penance! Penance! Pray for sinners.” With Mary, the Refuge of Sinners, let us ask for the grace of conversion for those who ignore Jesus, reject or deny him.

2018: He has made me dwell in darkness, like the dead, long forgotten. He had taken away my friends and made me hateful in their sight (Ps 88, 7. 19). These worries of the Psalms reflect the sentiments of Christ in his Agony

- Let us entrust all our loved ones, who are discouraged or desperate because of material or spiritual difficulties, to Our Lady.

2019: In the Garden of Olives, Jesus turns to Peter, James and John and said to them: “Why do you sleep? Stand up and pray, not to enter into temptation.” (Lk 22, 46)

- Lord Jesus, teach us to discern the temptations that threaten us. Give us the strength to reject them.

2020: As he passed from this world to his Father, Jesus said: “My soul is sad to the point of death.” (Mk 14, 34)

- Abandoned by all, Christ touches the depths of the human sadness. Let us pray to God for all those who died this night and ask for the grace of a good death.

Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging of Jesus, tied to the column.

2017: Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. (Jn 19, 1)
For the love of us humans and for our salvation the Son of Man lets the blows happen, as the prophet Isaiah prophesied: He was spurned and avoided by men, a man of suffering, knowing pain. (Is 53, 3)

- With Mary, the Health of the Sick, let us pray for all those who suffer physically and for those devoted to their service.

2018: The Psalmist prays: have mercy in me, God, in your kindness! in your compassion, blot out my offence! (Ps 51, 3-4)

- Let us pray for all Christians who are estranged from the sacraments and have abandoned the faith of their baptism.

2019: Pilate ordered Jesus to be taken and whipped. (Jn 19, 1)

- With Mary, help of Christians, let us pray for all those whose spiritual life has been suffocated by the worries of the world and the seductions of wealth.

2020: Then Pilate had Jesus seized so that he would be flogged. 

- The wounds that Christ suffered out of love for us are proof of his Mercy. Let us pray for all those who suffer in their bodies, so that they may find comfort in Christ.

Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns

2017: The soldiers wove a crown out of thorns and placed it on his head. (Jn 19,2)
- Let us pray for all people who suffer in their minds due to depression or mental illness. With Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted, let us ask for their healing and peace of Heart.

2018: The prophet Isaiah foretells Christ in his Passion, when he says: "without beauty, without majesty we saw him the looks to attract our eyes." (Is 53, 2b)

- With Mary, the refuge of sinners, let us ask for each other the light to acknowledge our sins and have the courage to confess them.

2019: So Jesus went out wearing the crown of thorns and crimson mantle and Pilate said to them: “Behold the Man!” (Jn 19, 5)

- Let us pray together for all those responsible for public affairs, that their decisions contribute to justice and peace.

2020: The soldiers weave a wreath and laid it on Jesus’ head and to make fun of him, they kneel before him and said “Hail, King of the Jews!”

- Let us pray for all people denigrated because of their disability or infirmity.

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross by Jesus on the way to Calvary.

2017: Jesus, carrying his cross went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha. (Jn 19, 17)
- Let us remember all our Brothers and Sisters persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. With Mary, Help of Christians, let us beg the Lord to grant them perseverance, consolation and religious freedom.

2018: They led him out to crucify him; they enlisted a passer-by Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country to carry his cross. He was invited to lift the cross so he could carry it behind Jesus. (Lk 23, 26)

- Through the intercession of Mary, Queen of Martyrs, let us pray for persecuted Christians, that they may find the strength to witness to Christ, in and through their lives.

2019: As they led Jesus, the soldiers forced Simon of Cyrene, who is returning from the fields to help Jesus carry his Cross. (Lk 23, 26)

- With Mary, faithful Virgin, let us pray for all those who dedicate themselves to the service of the sick and handicapped people.

2020: As they led him away, they took a certain Simon of Cyrene and loaded him with the Cross so that he would carry it with Jesus. (Lk 23, 26)

- To be a Disciple means to carry ones Cross everyday with Jesus. Let us pray for all those who are dedicated to serving the sick and disabled.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and death of Jesus.

2017: There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, this is your Son.” And he said to the disciple: “Here is you mother.” From that hour on, the disciple took her into his home. (Jn 19, 18. 26-27)
- Here we are before our Mother, who is listening to us. Let us pray for one another and renew our desire to live as disciples of her Son.

2018: When they arrived at the place called the Skull or Calvary; they crucified Jesus and they crucified two robbers with him, one on his right of him, and one on his left. (Lk 23, 33)

- Let us pray for all those who can not find it within them to forgive, that following the example of the Master, they may have the strength to show mercy.

2019: Jesus seeing his mother and the disciple he loved, said to his mother: “Woman, this is your Son.” And he said to the disciple: “Here is you mother.” From that hour on, the disciple took her into his home. (Jn 19, 26-27)

- Through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, let us pray for all the people who pass through this (her) Sanctuary.

2020: Jesus seeing his mother and the disciple he loved, said to his mother: “Woman, this is your Son.” And he said to the disciple: “Here is you mother.” From that hour on, the disciple took her into his home. (Jn 19, 26-27)

- Let us pray that all those who pass through this (her )Sanctuary will experience the maternal tenderness of their Mother in heaven.

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

Wednesday & Sunday

First Glorious Mystery: The Glorious Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

2017: “If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, your faith” writes the Apostle Paul. (1 cor 15, 14)
- Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we ask that all the Baptized may have faith to move mountains. Lord, increase our faith!

2018: “Why do you search for the living among the dead?” the angel said to the women who went to the tomb. (Lk. 24, 5b) 

- With Mary, the faithful virgin, let us ask the grace to grow in faith and to transmit it faithfully.

2019: Mary Magdalene goes to announce to the disciples: “I saw the Lord” and she recounted what he had told her. (Jn 20, 18)

- Let us Pray for our Parishes and Dioceses that through the intercession of Our Lady, each member of the Church is fortified in their faith and in their love of neighbour.

2020: When they arrived at the tomb, the women hear this question: “Why seek among the dead the one who is alive?” (Lc 24, 5b)

- Yes, Christ is risen and he lives. Let us pray for all the baptized so that they may be ever more open to the life of Christ.

Second Glorious Mystery: The Admirable Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

2017: While the apostles were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. (Acts 1, 9)
- Let us commend to our Mother all the Families of the World. Let us ask Jesus, sitting at the right hand of the Father, for the courage to forgive one another and to be faithful to praying together.

2018: During the Last Supper, the Lord Jesus said to his disciples, “I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may also be.” (Jn. 14, 3)

- With great trust, let us pray for all the deaceased of our families and of our communities, especially those who have most need of God’s mercy.

2019: Jesus responds: “Do not hold me back, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go and find my disciples and tell them that I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” (Jn 20, 17)

- O Mary, with you, we pray for those close to us, whom we have difficulty loving.

2020: As the Apostles looked at Jesus, he was taken up to Heaven and raising his hands, he blessed them. 

- As he ascends to his Father, Jesus does not leave us, he enters glory to spread his blessings upon mankind. Let us pray for all those who do not believe in Christ.

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit on Our Lady and the Apostles.

2017: And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2,4)
- With Mary, Mother of the Church, let us entrust to the Lord the Priests charged with proclaiming the wonders of God to all people. Let us ask him for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life, so needed by the Church in the world.

2018: “The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything.” said Jesus. (Jn. 14, 26)

- Let us pray for Priests, Employees, Volunteers, and Hospitaliers of the Sanctuary, that they will let themselves be led by the Holy Spirit in their mission of welcoming and sharing the Good News with Pilgrims.

2019: “And I’m going to send you what my Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are clothed with the power coming from above.”  (Lk 24, 49)

- With Mary, powerful Virgin, let us pray for all those who prepare to receive Baptism.

2020: All with one heart were devoted to Prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. (Acts 1, 12)

- Like Mary, let us be transformed by the Holy Spirit and let us pray especially for all those who are preparing to receive Baptism and Confirmation.

Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Our Lady, body and soul into Heaven.

2017: St. Bernadette testified to the Beauty of Mary; “I saw a bright light, a light unlike any on earth, not even like that of the sun. In the midst of this light, I saw a marvellous figure but not like any shape on earth.” 
- O Mary, grant us the joy of contemplating all that is beautiful and give us the power to turn away from all sights that degrade us.

2018: Mary, the Immaculate Virgin, was raised body and soul to the glory of heaven. 

- Let us intercede together for all the sick. That they find through faith and prayer, healing for their bodies and peace in their heart.

2019: Mary, the Immaculate Virgin, is raised to the glory of heaven in the unity of her soul and her body. 

- In great confidence, let us pray for all the deceased of our families and communities, especially for those who most need Divine Mercy.

2020: Mary, the Immaculate Virgin is raised to the glory of Heaven, Body and Soul. 

- Let us entrust all the deceased of our families to the Lord’s Mercy and make him to welcome them to him.

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

2017: Let us pray for all Pilgrims who come to Lourdes, especially the Sick and Sinners. We ask that they discover Mary’s motherhood, her powerful intercession, as well as the living presence of God here where Bernadette lived.

2018: A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun; with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rev 12, 1)

- With Mary, help of Christians, let us pray to the Father, for those who suffer persecution because they belong to Christ.

2019: A great sign appeared in the sky: A Woman clothed with the sun; with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rev 12, 1)

- Through the intercession of Mary, Queen of Heaven, let us ask the Lord for strength and light in our spiritual battles.

2020: Mary, figure of redeemed humanity, becomes the model of our faith. Mother of Hope, she shows us our vocation to become Holy and Immaculate before God.

- With Mary, let us pray for sinners and for all those who have lost the hope of Eternal life.

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LOURDES HYMN
Here is the official lyrics of the Hymn dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes used during the Candlelight Procession

O Vierge Marie, le peuple chrétien
à Lourdes vous prie; chez vous, il revient.

R. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!

It: Accanto alla Madre, con grande fervor
la giovane prega e invoca il Signore. R.

La Dame fait le signe de croix. Bernadette l’imite.

Es: !Haced penitencia, rezad al Senor
por los pecadoraes, por su conversion! R.

Pénitence ! Priez pour les pécheurs !

En: Come Drink at the fountain that you will find here
and wash in these waters so pure and so clear! R.

Allez boire à la fontaine et vous y laver !

De: Jungfrau, Unbefleckte an Sie glauben wir,
der Name der Dame verkündet von ihr. R.

Je suis l’Immaculée-Conception.

Nl: Ons kruis draagt heel moeizaam als God ver weg is.
Hij schenkt ons genade, die blijft steun en kracht. R.