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2025
Why touch the rock at the Massabielle grotto in Lourdes?
A gesture of faith and connectionTouching the rock at the Massabielle grotto in Lourdes is an act charged with spirituality for pilgrims from all over the world. This simple gesture consists of brushing against the rock face where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. For believers, this stone represents much more than just a natural feature. It bears witness to these apparitions and to the divine presence in this sacred place. Laying your hand on the rock allows you to feel a direct connection with this miraculous event, to soak up the spiritual power of the place and enter into communion with millions of faithful before them.
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