Chapter 2.6 ( im guessing double check) Flashcards
Who saw visions of Mary in the grotto in Lourdes and when?
Bernadette in 1858
What did Mary tell the girl to do?
She told her to dig for a spring of water, which was discovered to have healing properties
How many miracles have taken place at Lourdes?
70
What does a pilgrim do when they go to Lourdes?
They visit the grotto and bathe in the water
They recite the Rosary together
What kind of people visit Lourdes and why?
Sick or disabled people in the hopes of being cured
Where is Lourdes?
In the South-West of France
Where is Iona?
Off the West coast of Scotland
People describe Iona as a ‘thin place’ - what does this mean?
The veil between the spiritual world and physical world is thin
What do the Iona Community do?
They hold daily services in the abbey church, lead a seven-mile hike to the island’s holy and historic spots, and conduct workshops on Christian themes.
What are pilgrims asked to do when they stay there?
Help with daily chores and make meals there
