💧 Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
The prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes honors the miraculous apparitions of Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. At Lourdes, Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception and called for prayer and penance. The healing waters of Lourdes continue to be a source of grace and miracles for millions of pilgrims.
Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
Traditional Prayer
O Immaculate Virgin Mary,
Mother of God and our Mother,
in this place where you appeared,
we come in pilgrimage.
You chose Bernadette in her lowliness,
you chose her in her poverty.
You gave her the privilege of beholding you
and of speaking with you.
You, who are the Immaculate Conception,
grant that we may follow your example,
and that we may be pure and holy.
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you.
Grant that we may be healed in body and soul,
and that we may grow in faith, hope, and love.
Amen.
Short Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you.
Grant us healing and grace,
and help us to grow in holiness.
Amen.
When to Pray to Our Lady of Lourdes
- • On February 11th - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes
- • For healing - Physical, emotional, or spiritual healing
- • For purity - When seeking to grow in holiness and purity
- • For conversion - When praying for conversion of hearts
- • During illness - When seeking Mary's intercession for healing
- • For penance - When seeking to grow in prayer and penance
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to Mary
History and Significance
Miraculous Apparitions
Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous 18 times between February and July 1858, calling for prayer and penance.
Immaculate Conception
Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception, confirming the dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854.
Healing Waters
The miraculous spring at Lourdes continues to be a source of healing and grace for millions of pilgrims.
Universal Appeal
Lourdes has become one of the most important Marian shrines in the world, attracting millions of pilgrims annually.