OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LOURDES
Tuesday, June 16, DAY 9: PARIS – LOURDES
Our bus takes us to the Montparnasse train station in time to board the TGV train to Lourdes. We celebrate Mass upon arrival. Tonight we have the opportunity to join the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D)
Wednesday, June 17, DAY 10: LOURDES
This morning, we bec0me familiar with the great pilgrimage center of Lourdes. During our walking tour, we see the places associated with the Blessed Mother’s apparition and little Bernadette’s life. We see the upper and lower Basilica, celebrate Mass at the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette, drink water from the miraculous spring that has healed many, and have a water immersion in the healing baths. Our group will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, the Cachot, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived, and the Museum of St. Bernadette. We have time to pray at Stations of the Cross and attend the Blessing of the Sick in the afternoon. In the evening, join the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D)
Thursday, June 18, DAY 11: LOURDES
Today, we visit Chateau Fort Musee Pyrenees, stop at a local market to pick up lunch, and see the church where St. Bernadette was baptized. The afternoon is dedicated to personal devotions and prayer. Mass will be celebrated. Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner in Lourdes. (B. Special dinner)
Friday, June 19, DAY 12: DEPARTURE FOR USA
Early this morning, we are transferred to Toulouse airport for our flights home. (B)