This day began early with mass in the grotto. All of the bishops, priests and deacons were under the grotto concelebrating mass. What a unique opportunity to be there, and we were blessed to be a part of it. The weather did not cooperate, it rained a majority of the time and it was very cold. After mass we returned to the hotel to warm up, and then we were back out to the Pius X church for a medal ceremony with the Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He presented each Malade with a medal in honor of their first pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Later in the day we rested in the hotel. Claire has been getting blisters on her feet, even without shoes on, and the jet lag is catching up with her as well as the pain. So it was good for us to rest.
After a nap we went out to explore Lourdes. We went to the cloistered Poor Clare monastery for vespers and exposition. It was wonderful to be there to pray with the nuns, even though it was in French, we could follow along and pray with the rest of the Church. We then took a picture in front of the Castle of Lourdes with the chancellor of the order Joe Contadino, Nancy Contadino and Fr. Gene Contadino who were assigned to help Claire during the day. We appreciate all of your prayers. We look forward to tomorrow for mass in the Pius the X church, and explore the stations and the upper basilica.
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