Visiting the Grotto in Lourdes on the Cork and Ross pilgrimageDay two in Lourdes began with the official opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan said: One of the most striking things about Lourdes is the silence.
"I encourage you whether at the Grotto, through our various Masses or liturgies, through the people you will meet, to rest in the atmosphere and to listen to the voice of God and what God might be saying to you as you come here to Lourdes”.
In the afternoon, the Cork and Ross pilgrims had the penitential and water gesture ceremony, where they had the opportunity for confession and to drink the Lourdes water. After, the pilgrims headed for the official passage through the Grotto as a Diocesan group.
Having photos of the group taken in front of the Basilica is a traditional part of the pilgrimage, too.
The young adult helpers on the annual Cork and Ross pilgrimage
The adult helpers in Lourdes on the annual Cork and Ross pilgrimage
The pilgrimage group photo in Lourdes on the Cork and Ross pilgrimage
