Our Lady of Lourdes
The 11th February is the Feast Day of our Trust patron, Our Lady of Lourdes. It also marks the World Day of the Sick, a time when we pray for those who are unwell and suffering.
The readings for the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes are:
First Reading: Isaiah 66: 10-14c
Psalm: Judith 13: 18b-e, 19. Response: (15:9d) You are the highest honour of our race.
18 Blessed are you, O daughter, by God Most High; you are above all women on earth, and blessed be the Lord God who has created the heavens and the earth.
R. You are the highest honour of our race.
19 For your deed of hope will never depart from the hearts of those who always remember the power of God.
R. You are the highest honour of our race.
Gospel Acclamation: Blessed are you, Virgin Mary, who have believed that which was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. (Cf. Luke1:45)
Gospel: John 2: 1-11
This year, to mark the 34th World Day of the Sick, Pope Leo has called upon us to reflect again on the Parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of how to respond to those who are sick.
