A very happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes to one and all.
Here is a prayer to Our Lady by Mgr Dominique Peyramale, the Parish Priest of Lourdes at the time of the Apparitions.
O Most Holy Virgin, do not in the midst of your greatness forget our earthly sorrows. Cast down your tender look upon those who suffer, who struggle against difficulties, and who cease not wetting their lips in the bitter draughts of this life. Have pity I beseech you on those, who although united in love, have been cruelly parted, and take pity on the lonely hearted. Grant us, your help in our unbelief, and have compassion on those most dear to us. Be compassionate on those who mourn, who pray, who tremble, and grant all Hope and Peace.
