Lourdes and Lough Derg are two examples of Christian pilgrimages

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The word pilgrimage means a journey to a sacred place or shrine. Pilgrimages can take place all over the world and in all religions. Each religion having a different ways they show their faith.
Lourdes and Lough Derg are two examples of Christian pilgrimages I am choosing to focus on. Lourdes is in France and is one of the most famous places of pilgrimage for Christians. It is entirely devoted to Mary. Mary appeared to St. Bernadette eighteen times in the grotto. A shrine has been made for Our Lady and a statue stands where she appeared to St. Bernadette. Millions of people visit Lourdes each year to pray for the Sanctuary of Our Lady.

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Lourdes is more for thanking, asking, praying and fun. The masses are large with songs and is like a celebration. The shrine is associated with healing spiritually and physically.

Before Mary came to Bernadette there was no spring. Mary told Bernadette to drink the water and a spring was there from then onwards. People claim miracles have happened there. They have been analysed and there is no explanation for them. Many people go to Lourdes seeking healing and the holy spirit.

They have masses in front of the cave where Mary appeared. There is a statue where they pray in ...

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