Marian devotion
The Virgin of the Lights
Lourdes, France
The pilgrims of Lourdes say that the Virgin appears as a light on the grotto at night.
Main data
Sanctuary: Lourdes, France
Type: Devotional anecdote
The pilgrims who go to Lourdes at night say they sometimes see a golden light on the grotto. It is not an artificial light, but a soft light that seems to come from inside the rock. Those who have seen it say that it is the presence of the Virgin. The light never lasts long, but those who see it say they feel a deep peace.
«La Virgen viene cuando la noche es más oscura.»
A flower for the Virgin
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