"On February 11, 1858.................."

                           Forget Jennifer Jones, and the movie....just for a moment, girls!

                           I am talking about the real Bernadette Soubirous now; on this very day, 160 years ago, at the grotto of Massabielle, in Lourdes, France, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her in the first of a series of visions that changed the course of history.

                          So, it is important to remember the actual Bernadette, today, and not the memorable screen recreation by Jones.  That comes on Easter Sunday, with the annual screening.

                          Bernadette suffered much to gain the sainthood she so rich deserved.

                          Remember to say some prayers to she, or Mary, on this special day!