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.
Using the example of the cistern which always provided a source of life-giving water to the home of Francisco and Jacinta, Fr.
Our Lady looked sad after the Miracle of the Sun, telling the children that God was offended by the sins of the world.
Jesus said, "Whoever wishes to come after Me, must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).