Saint Bernadette was born into a loving family that lived at a mill until they fell on hard times. She was a small girl but was loved dearly and she was brought up in the faith. Learn more about her upbringing as we continue our virtual Marian pilgrimage with Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC.The beautifully photographed book "France: A Pilgrimage with Mary" is now available at ShopMercy.org

After the Soubirous family encountered financial downfall, they moved into a former jail cell that was unfit for living in. Father Joe Roesch, MIC, shares about this time in St. Bernadette's life from right outside "Le Cachot."

Father Joe Roesch unpacks the Angel of Fatima's directive to the visionaries to continually offer up  prayers and sacrifices to God. For us, prayers and sacrifices can have infinite value so long as they are united with love and a desire to fulfill the will of God.