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For Lourdes a pilgrimage is a visit by Catholics to do various activities there, like praying, going to mass, visiting the grotto where the apparitions happened, visiting places associated with St. Bernadette, and doing other activities. Pilgrims come from all around the world.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAt Lourded there are lots of shops selling relogious stuff, for example pictures of Jesus being crucified with blinking eyes. They watch healings done by the sacred water and EAT!
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What are the similarities between Lourdes and mecca?
they are both pilgrimages
What is the capital of Lourdes?
Lourdes is a town, not a country, so it does not have a capital. Lourdes is in France. The capital of France is Paris.
Does it rain in Lourdes France?
Yes it does rain in Lourdes.
Is smoking allowed in Lourdes France?
Yes, people are allowed to smoke in Lourdes.
What mountain is Lourdes on?
Lourdes is at the base of the Pyrenees mountains, on the French side of the border with Spain.
What are the similarities between Lourdes and mecca?
they are both pilgrimages
What is a place of religious pilgrimages for Roman Catholics in France?
Lourdes
What are the three main cities associated with Catholic pilgrimages?
Rome, Fatima, and Lourdes
Where do Christian pilgrimages go?
Canterbury in England, Lourdes in France and Bethlehem in Israel.
Can you compare hajj and Lourdes?
Yes you can compare anything. Hajj and Lourdes are actually very similar. In both pilgrimages people are left changed and live a better new life. Also water and walking are huge themes in both these pilgrimages. Although there are some difference to as the founders of these pilgrimages were very different people Bernadette and Mohammed.
Are pilgrimages just for sick people?
No. A pilgrimage is for anyone. Pilgrims go to special places. Some places are associated with sick people, like Lourdes, but some pilgrimages can be to special places that don't have a particular association with the sick, like Rome or Bethlehem. Even for places like Lourdes, most of the people who go on pilgrimages there are not seriously ill.
Can you give me information on a Catholic association pilgrimage to Lourdes badge?
They are badges given by Lourdes Hospitalizers, at the link below you can view one issued by the Dublin organization. You need to contact the Catholic organization in your country that organizes this pilgrimages.
What else can do at Lourdes?
Outside of all of the things associated with the pilgrimages, there are many other things in and around of Lourdes. The town is at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains and they are a great attraction. People go skiing in them in winter. Gavarnie is a beautiful place near Lourdes. The river that flows through Lourdes is the river Gave, and it rises in Gavarnie. Many people visit Gavarnie. There is also the Lake of Lourdes that people visit, which is close to the town. There is a golf course close to Lourdes and also a rugby stadium.
When do people go on pilgrimages?
people go on pilgrims so that their sins would be forgiven. if you want to read a poem about pilgrims then I suggest The Canterbury Tales!
What has the author Marcel Bouix written?
Marcel Bouix has written: 'Apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes and particulars concerning the life of Bernadette' -- subject(s): Pilgrims and pilgrimages, Visions
How has Lourdes been affected by commercialisation?
As with any place that attracts millions of visitors, there is a lot of commercialism in Lourdes. People do want to buy souvenirs from Lourdes and other practical items and local people need to make a living, so the commercialism serves a function. The most important features of Lourdes is within the area known as the Domain, where the churches and the grotto are and it is free of commercialism. The commercialism does not stop people going to Lourdes. Some people may not like it, but even for them, it does not stop them doing what they have come to Lourdes to do as part of their pilgrimages.
How many times do christians have to go to Lourdes?
Christians don't have to go to Lourdes any time. Being a christian does not require believers to go on pilgrimages to any place for any reason because Christianity is not about about how many times you go somewhere or how many times you pray each day- that is religion. Christianity is about a persons relationship to God not religion.
