Three Cathedral pupils travelled to Carfin Grotto with Mrs Duffy on Friday 30th September for a special Mass celebrated by
Bishop Toal, followed by an opportunity to venerate the Relics of St Bernadette Soubirous. The pupils then joined Bishop Toal at the Grotto for the traditional Lourdes Water Liturgy and blessing.
Prayer of Saint Bernadette
O My God, I beg You, by Your
Loneliness, not that You may
spare me affliction, but that
You may not abandon me in it.
When I encounter affliction,
teach me to see You in it
as my sole comforter.
Let affliction strengthen
my faith, fortify my hope,
and purify my love.
Grant me the grace to see
Your hand in my affliction
and to desire no other
comfort but You.
Amen.
