The third mystery reminds us of the ecclesial dimension of the apparitions. Mary asked Bernadette to “build a chapel” and to come in procession, founding a community of faith. This prayer invokes the Holy Spirit to guide the Church and give us strength to face modern crises. Pray for the unity and solidarity of Christians through this mystery.
Prayer Text
Holy Spirit, you are the Spirit of love and unity. Here in Lourdes, through Bernadette, Mary asked for a chapel to be built and for people to come in procession. Inspire the Church which Christ built on Peter’s faith: gather it in unity and grant to all its members nourished by the bread of life to face this situation of international health emergency full of faith. Our Lady of Lourdes, you who are filled with the Holy Spirit, model of Christians and maternal face of the Church, we pray to you. Our Father; 10 Hail Marys; Glory Be. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!