You are filled with God’s love

The grace I received is something that was completely unfathomable. The closer I got to the grotto, the more I felt my heart growing heavy, and I could not hold back my tears. I said to the Virgin Mary: "Mary, this is my life, I come to you with all of my pain. I am not worthy of your Son anymore, because I am divorced and the Lord does not deal with divorced people."

When I got back on the train, I was still crying. After the pilgrimage, I saw the priest who had helped me. He smiled as he told me: "You are filled with God’s love." Actually, I was overwhelmed with guilt. I then experienced my heart opening up to Mary and Jesus, which I didn’t believe could happen.

After that, I confessed to a priest for the first time and unpacked my “load” of sins. In Mary’s and Jesus’ light we see everything we did that was wrong, and this light freed me from my sins. I wish everyone could have the same experience.

Caroline (France)

Journal des grâces de Lourdes (Graces of Lourdes bulletin) #7, September 2016