Ave Maria of Lourdes: French lyrics, translation and history
Read the eight verses of the “Ave Maria des Vendéens”, a greeting on arrival at Our Lady of Lourdes published by Father Jean Gaignet in 1875. The Latin refrain is sung after each verse.
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Lourdes February 11, 2026: Masses, Miracle, and Live Stream – The Complete Guide
Published on February 10, 2026 The Catholic world will have its eyes fixed on the Grotto of Massabielle. This Wednesday, February 11, 2026, marks not only the 168th anniversary of the first apparition of the…
Fifth Mystery: Prayer for Humanity
Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray to you!
Our Father – 10 Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Third Mystery: The Holy Spirit and the Church
Holy Spirit, You are the Spirit of love and unity. Here in Lourdes, through Bernadette, Mary asked for a chapel to be built and to come in procession.
Inspire the Church that Christ built on…
First Mystery: The Immaculate Conception
Our Father; 10 Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
The Angelus
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and…
Accueil Saint-Frai – Managed by a congregation, another place of welcome for the sick.
The Accueil Saint-Frai is an emblematic place of the Sanctuary of Lourdes. Managed by a religious congregation, it has been dedicated to welcoming the sick and people with reduced mobility since its foundation in 1885.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary – Located below the Upper Basilica, in Byzantine style.
Discover the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Lourdes, a Byzantine-style masterpiece dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Rosary prayer. Learn about its history, architecture, and spiritual significance.
Monumental Stations of the Cross – On the hill of Espélugues, with large statues.
The monumental Stations of the Cross on the hill of Espélugues is an emblematic site of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, steeped in history, architecture, and spirituality.
Cité Saint-Pierre – Managed by Secours Catholique, a place of solidarity accommodation.
Cité Saint-Pierre in Lourdes offers affordable accommodation managed by Secours Catholique, promoting solidarity and welcoming pilgrims of all financial backgrounds.