Father Joe talks about Lucia, who's entire life was one of suffering and offering, as she made the redemptive sacrifice that was asked of all the visionaries.  Lucia accepted God's plan for her, as we all should.

Initially, St. Bernadette's pastor didn't believe that she was seeing the Blessed Virgin Mary appear to her; no doubt it would be a difficult thing to believe!Father Joe talks in front of the parish church where St. Bernadette was baptized and received her First Holy Communion. 

Why are there more Marian apparitions today than anytime in human history? Hear Fr. Chris Alar give a simple overview of what they are, why they are so important for our times, and how the Church determines what is authentic and what is not.