shrines of france sample pilgrimage

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Shrines of FranceDay 1: Our overnight flight departs for Lourdes from Local airport.

Day 2: Morning arrival at Charles DeGaulle Airport then transfer to our flight to Lourdes. This afternoon visit the Grotto of Massabielle where the healing waters flow. Evening candlelight procession. Overnight Lourdes

Day 3: Well attend the International Mass concelebrated by our Spiritual Director in the underground basilca of St. Pius X. After Mass well have a guided tour of St. Bernadettes home, the basilica, and their environs that will give us a deeper understanding of St. Bernadettes life and her relationship with Mary, the Immaculate. This afternoon walk and pray in the Eucharistic Procession. Overnight Lourdes

Day 4: This morning Mass at the Shrine and an excursion to Bartrs and the pilgrims path to Compostella, part of the Way of St. James. Afternoon at leasure in Lourdes. This evening, we attend the candlelight procession one last time in honor of the Blessed Mother... Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Overnight Lourdes

Day 5: Following morning Mass, we bid farewell to Our Lady, but with the consolation that shes always with us as we continue our pilgrim way, for no pilgrim ever leaves Lourdes untouched by Mary. Were off to Lyon, where we will visit the shrines of Paray le Monial and Ars. Our Spiritual Director will celebrate Mass for us in the Chapel of the Visitation where Jesus exposed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque during a number of apparitions. Overnight Lyon

Day 6: Today we depart for Paris from Lyon to Paris via TGV. Upon arrival into Paris our guided tour will give us a overview of this City of Light, where well see the Champs Elysees, the Seine River, Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Before checking into the hotel we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue de Bac. Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure and asked her to have a medal made with the inscription O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Overnight Paris

Day 7: After breafast we will travel northwest for an excursion to Lisieux. Well visit the home and Carmelite Monestary of St. Therese, the Little Flower. Our Spiritual Director will celebrate Mass for us at the Basilica Cathedral of St. Peter. We return to Paris in the afternoon to visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Tonight we gather for our farewell dinner. Overnight Paris

Day 8: With a deeper love for Mary, gratitude to God and wonderful memories of our pilgrimage, well board our plane for our flight home.

Lourdes Ars Paray Le Monial Paris Lisieux

Pilgrimage includes: Airfare from local airport Luggage handling Deluxe motorcoach while in Europe

Hotel 6 nights Breakfast & dinner daily Sightseeing & admission fees per itinerary Hotel service charges & gratuities to waitstaff Tour Escort & local Guides

Cost per Person:Double Occupancy $ .00Single Occupancy $ .00

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