When they arrived at Lourdes they were surprised to see that 95% of the area was closed and they had to literally search for a place to have lunch. It is the off-season of course.  However, quiet is nice and she says it was lovely to look around peacefully with very few people there. Word has it that they are expecting 20,000 + for Mary's Feast Day February 11. 

Jackie prayed the rosary for all of us at the beautiful  Grotto

The Grotto was lovely with such a Blessed Calm and Peace. The rosary was led by a Canadian Priest who also heard Confessions. They will be attending the English Mass at 11 AM tomorrow. After Mass they will be following in the Footsteps of Bernadette, and will be washing in the spring water as Our Lady told Bernadette to do, There she will light a candle for our Group and all our Prayer intentions. Thanks and God bless you, Jackie