24/09 OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM

SEPTEMBER 24th is the memorial of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.

Many people know about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s appearances in Lourdes in France and Fatima in Portugal, but the Blessed Virgin Mary also appeared to Richeldis de Faverches an English noblewoman in Walsingham, Norfolk in 1061.

During her apparitions, Lady Richeldis was given visions of the house where Mary received her visit from the Angel Gabriel. She instructed to rebuild the Holy House of Nazareth in Walsingham, Norfolk. Many Christians, have had their faith strengthened by pilgrimage to Walsingham since the medieval age and pilgrims continue to visit Walsingham from all over the world today.

Let us ask Our Blessed Mother to lead us closer to her Son Jesus as we pray the prayer to Our Lady of Walsingham:

O Mary, recall the solemn moment when Jesus, your divine son,

dying on the cross, confided us to your maternal care.

You are our mother, we desire ever to remain your devout children.

Let us therefore feel the effects of your powerful intercession with Jesus Christ.

Make your name again glorious in the shrine once renowned throughout England by your visits, favours, and many miracles.

Pray, O holy mother of God,

for the conversion of England,

restoration of the sick,

consolation for the afflicted,

repentance of sinners,

peace to the departed.

O blessed Mary, mother of God,

Our Lady of Walsingham,

pray for us. Amen.