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.
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Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems like this one:
This title was given to Our Blessed Mother after her appearances to St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. Learn more about her from Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, as he explains who she is and what her message from heaven is.
God was preparing Lucia before the visions took place. Father Joe notes that Lucia's mother urged her to ask God to make her a saint, and Lucia made a self-offering.