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		Special Edition of Lourdes Magazine – “The Diary of an era” “On the occasion of the Jubilee of the Apparitions in 2008, we wish to give thanks for a century and a half of faith. A faith we can see in Lourdes through the successive projects of the ‘Guardians of the Grotto’, builders who were always supported in an extraordinary way by God’s providence”, explains François Vayne on the first page of this special edition of Lourdes Magazine. It traces the history of the Sanctuary of Lourdes through the buildings constructed in response to pastoral needs, that is to say to provide for the very real expectations of the ever-increasing multitude of pilgrims. This is a special edition which makes fascinating reading, especially at this time of preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Apparitions. commander



		Lourdes Magazine special edition “Healing and Miracles” “Faith is always necessary to accept a miracle. If a cure, inexplicable today, can one day be explained by science, who can say that God did not intervene in any case?” asks François Vayne, the Director of Lourdes Magazine, in his editorial to this special issue of Lourdes Magazine. This is the first of its kind to be produced by the editorial team. Each of the miraculously cured is featured complete with photograph and a brief history of the circumstances of the cure. From Catherine Latapie, the first to be miraculously cured (1st March 1858), to Jean-Pierre Bély, instantly cured of Multiple Sclerosis on 9th October 1987, this special edition of Lourdes Magazine features a statistical table reviewing all the cures which have been declared inexplicable by science. You will receive a poster of the “miraculously cured” with this issue. available



		Special "Be reconciled with God" (Lourdes Magazine n°146) "Happiness does not depend on outside circumstances, but rather on our union to God and to others". These words of a Christian couple in the midst of the trial of war in Lebanon introduce the issue of Lourdes Magazine centred on reconciliation. "When we make the difficult effort to go and confess our sins to a priest, the Sacrament of reconciliation gives us "an amnesty of the heart" which shows in an intense manner the grace given to humanity by Christ on the Cross", underlines François Vayne. A special issue to prepare one’s pilgrimage to Lourdes where, in 2007, the pastoral theme is centered on the word of Saint Paul: "Be reconciled with God". available



		Special issue "Keep your lamps lit" (Lourdes Magazine N° 138) In the obscurity of the Grotto Bernadette saw a light; and in this light, Mary, radiantly beautiful. When Bernadette came to the Grotto she almost always carried a candle, but the light of her countenance came from elsewhere. How many millions of men and women, in the silence of the Grotto of Lourdes, have received a light which enlightened their lives! A special edition to enable you to prepare your pilgrimage to Lourdes where, in 2006, the pastoral theme is based on the words of Jesus: "Keep your lamps lit". available



		Special issue: "Bernadette, messenger of Heaven" (Lourdes Magazine N° 135) Bernadette should not be caricatured. Certainly she was asthmatic and her family ruined, but she was energetic, joyful and "positive". Her talent for repartee was wonderful. For those who do not know her well she evokes sympathy. An important factor is her popularity with the young people who come to Lourdes. A special issue to better understand who Saint Bernadette was. available



		Eucharist Special (Lourdes Magazine n°134) After the death of John Paul the Great, his last important document is there to help us centre our lives on Jesus in the Eucharist: God who becomes one of us to teach us to live of his love for ever. “Abide with us Lord”, such is the title of the last document left to us as his testament, by the late Holy Father. available



		“Diary of the year” Special (Lourdes Magazine n°131) Retraces all the major events of 2004, a year marked by the pilgrimage of John Paul II. This special souvenir issue includes most of his addresses. available



		Theme of the year 2005 Special (Lourdes Magazine n°130) A preparation for the 2005 Pilgrimage season when the pastoral theme was centred on the words of Jesus: "Come to Me all you who labour". available



		Immaculate Conception Special (Lourdes Magazine n°126) On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception: articles to help us understand why this mystery concerns us. The Virgin Mary invites us to allow God’s love to transform us in order that we may radiate it, with her. “It is sufficient to love…” available



		Special edition on the Grotto (Lourdes Magazine no 122) Based on the biblical prayer, “The Lord is my rock”. Throughout this special edition the rock of the Lourdes Grotto is examined on a spiritual, historic, and geological level. As a sign that has been imitated worldwide, the Lourdes Grotto is a symbol of rebirth and new life. available



		Special edition on the Rosary (Lourdes Magazine no 118) The praying of the Rosary is explained through the Pope’s teaching and the experience of Lourdes pilgrims. (This issue is not available in Dutch) available



		Special edition on the “crowds at Lourdes” (Lourdes Magazine no 114) Testimonies and reflections from the heart on “the people of all nations” which gathers in Lourdes. The Marian city offers each and every pilgrim an unique opportunity to unite in a spirit of universal fellowship. available



		Special edition on “water” (Lourdes Magazine no 106) 64 superbly illustrated pages to help you better understand the meaning of Lourdes water, and how to make the best use of this “sign” which is above all a call to purify our hearts. available



		Special edition on “Mary” (Lourdes Magazine no 97) Living the great Marian feast days of the year in the light of the lives of the saints and through simple testimonies of faith based on the Gospel. available