At the age of 13, Bernadette was preparing for her First Holy Communion ... she saw a lady of great beauty, dressed in a pure white robe with a blue sash, a veil over her head, a rosary clasped ...

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Exalted model of all mothers, Our Lady of Lourdes ... Who did carry the rosary to induce us to pray, Pray for ...