Yesterday 11th February is recognised as the anniversary of the revelation of the Virgin Mary to young Bernadette. Since that time millions of pilgrims have made the trip to south west France in the hope of a cure from many illnesses and disabilities. Over the years many people have claimed to be cured and yesterday Sister Bernadette Moriau, a Franciscan nun from northern France was recognised as the 70th recipient of a miraculous cure. Ten years ago at Lourdes she experienced the presence of Mary and Bernadette and was able to walk unaided for the first time in years; her spinal defect is said to have cleared up with no medical reason.
Since the onset of my debilitating but so far undiagnosed illness a trip to Lourdes is about the only thing not suggested. So many kind people have suggested various remedies involving the power of thought, prayer, diet, communing with nature, all attesting to non-medical cures.
I guess you have to buy into this; to believe the basic premise (I dont think any non-Catholics have been cured at Lourdes). But keeping an open mind and respecting others beliefs doesn't mean I will be abandoning the Health service quite soon. But keep on praying out there!
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