The 8th annual Lourdes in a Day Pilgrimage will be held on September 17 at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant St. West Hartford, which is fully handicapped accessible.
It is sponsored by The Order of Malta, which is the oldest Catholic Lay Order of the Church that practices a special mission of care to the sick and the poor.
The events of the day mirror the experiences in Lourdes, France, where Mother Mary appeared to Bernadette. We start with Reconciliation, followed by Washing, Mass and Anointing – all with the backdrop of beautiful music.
There are two principal priests that are Order of Malta Chaplains.
A brief talk to the infirmed and to caregivers follows, and the day comes to a close with Adoration and Benediction.
A complimentary choice of lunch follows for those who register by September 9. All those attending leave with a small bottle of water from Lourdes. This experience and enrichment is not limited to the infirm, but to those seeking grace and Holy Spirit Intervention.
We hope you will join us.
By Mark Sullivan
