This year is a very special anniversary for the Our Lady of Laus Shrine in the French Alps. Indeed, 2018 marks a triple anniversary: the 300th anniversary of the death of the visionary Benedicta (or Benoite) Rencurel (1647-1718), a shepherdess who received the visit of the Virgin Mary on a mountain slope for nearly 54 years; the 10th anniversary of the official approval of the apparitions at Laus; and finally, the 10th anniversary of the Marian festival organized for that occasion, and which took place this year from August 21-26, 2018.
This commemorative festival encouraged participants to revisit the message given by the Virgin at Laus, a message of conversion and healing.
In Benedicta’s day, many pilgrims received the grace of healing from their illnesses, and many more experienced a happy transformation in their lives, for the glory of God. These graces are still bestowed today. It is up to us to go and ask our Heavenly Mother. Today, just like 300 years ago, Mary invites us to make this act of faith, to this trusting abandonment that leaves her free to act. Remember that she can obtain everything from her Son.
So trust Mary, and, like the first pilgrims of Laus, come receive the immense graces that she wants to distribute to you in this blessed place!
François