St. Bernadette Soubirous
St. Bernadette Soubirous Bernadette Soubirous is the saint of Lourdes, France. On February 11, 1858, she saw a vision of the Virgin Mary at the Grotto of Massabielle. The Lady appeared to her 18 times in a span of five months. One day, the Virgin told her to dig in the mud. A spring of water began to flow and grew larger and larger. People who used this water were miraculously healed.
A victim of asthma, Bernadette died at the age of 35 in the convent in Nevers where she was buried. Thirty years later, her body was exhumed during the enquiry to determine if her cause would taken-up. Her body bore no trace of corruption. Although the rosary she held in her hand was corroded by rust, her flesh was intact and had preserved its whiteness. Her lips were partially open, as if she were smiling. Today, almost 127 years since her death, St. Bernadette Soubirous’s body remains incorruptible and may be viewed in Chapel of Saint Bernadette at the motherhouse in Nevers, France.
“You must receive God well; give Him a loving welcome for then He has to pay us rent.” –St. Bernadette Soubirous
