We had the pleasure of going on a pilgrimage to Banneux Belgium on Saturday. We went to the Shrine of Our Lady. In 1933 the Blessed Mother appeared 8 times over the course of three months to an 11 year old girl named Marietta. Mary encouraged the girl to pray always and to be good. She asked that a chapel be built on the site. She also instructed Marietta to plunge her hands into a spring that was on the road. She said it would help to heal the sick. Since then many people come to Banneux to pray and to heal. We decided to take the kids and go for a visit. The weather was just awful, pouring all day long and in the 50's. This does not make for a pleasant drive or a nice stroll around the grounds and picnic I had envisioned. Along the way we stopped in a town that borders Holland and Belgium and took some fun photos. My sister had sent me a photo from a cafe that used to be right on the line. Sadly it closed down, so no coffee, only pictures...in the rain! At the Shrine, we had yet another picnic in the car! We visited many of the chapels, put our hands in the spring, lit candles for Mom, Aunt Reg and others, and bought Danny a rosary for his collection. It was a nice and moving day. I have again renewed my WWMD? actions, before losing it with the kids think, "What Would Mary Do" to sweet Jesus her child? Then I try to emulate that!
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| Saint Michaels Chapel |
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| Mary appearing to Marietta |
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