Vol. IApril 2026
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Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Healing Waters, Marian Apparitions, and What You Need to Know Before You Go

There's a moment that catches most pilgrims off guard. You've traveled hundreds of miles, probably lost sleep on a connecting flight through Paris, maybe dragged a suitcase over cobblestones in the rain... and then you round a corner near the Gave de Pau river and see the Grotto for the first time....

Michael Kovnick··12 min read
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Everything you need to know to prepare spiritually and practically for your first Catholic pilgrimage. From discernment to packing, we cover it all.
— from “Preparing for Your First Catholic Pilgrimage: A Complete Guide”, by Michael Kovnick

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