My Choice 618 - Ave Maria (Lourdes)

The Marian Apparitions at Lourdes were reported in 1858 by Saint Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old miller's daughter from the town of Lourdes in southern France. From February 11 to July 16, 1858, she reported 18 apparitions of "a Lady".

Despite initial skepticism from the Roman Catholic Church, these claims were eventually declared to be worthy of belief after a canonical investigation, and the apparition is known as Our Lady of Lourdes. Bernardette became a nun and died at the age of 35.

After thirty years undisturbed in the tomb Bernadette's body was exhumed for examination they found it in a state of perfect preservation.

A basilica was built on the spot of the apparition and was consecrated in 1901. Thousands of people visit this Basilica every year.

On December 8, 1933, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Bernadette was declared a Saint by Pope Pius XI. Present for this ceremony were the Reverend Mother General and one hundred and sixty of the Sisters of Nevers, Bernadette's sister in law, and two of her nephews. With them, there were ten thousand French pilgrims. In all, the crowd exceeded forty thousand. Bishop Patrice Flynn, the Irish Bishop of Nevers, and Bishop Gerlier of Lourdes and Tarbes, were also present.

Video by Alfred with the help of Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta.
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[AmirSalomao10]

I'm from Brazil and would like to purchase a CD or DVD with this hymn, as it is in this video. Can someone help me? (Salomao@terra.com.br)

[malpen04]

@AmirSalomao10 - That Ave Maria is not on CD - I messaged you privately.  Thanks for your kind comment.

[alfredborg1]

Very nice Video of our lady of Lourdes Beautiful The Pipe Organ you played it good Alfred I enjoyed it Bravu.Freddie

[malpen04]

@alfredborg1 Thanks Freddie. I've never been to Lourdes although I'd love to visit one day. Regards

[ShirleyJean1000]

A truly beautiful presentation. I love the sound of organ music and this is the first time I have heard this Ave Maria and it is lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the history of Bernadette and seeing the accompanying pictures. Thank you Alfred.

[malpen04]

@ShirleyJean1000 The pipe organ is a very beautiful instrument. I love it. This Ave Maria is truly devotional and inspirting. It is very very popular in Europe in fact we used to sing it even when we were little kits.

Thanks and glad you liked it.

[malpen04]

@joeoli1 It's peaceful and beautiful.  Thanks Joe.

[malpen04]

@97641282 Everyone used to sing it often in Malta. Thanks John.

[malpen04]

@JANDIMMIF Thanks Jane.

[JANDIMMIF]

Thank you for posting and sharing, very nice video of our Lady of lourdes...Jane.