Our Lady of Lourdes is concieved without original sin
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The podcast discusses the belief that Our Lady of Lourdes, referring to the Virgin Mary, was conceived without original sin, a doctrine known as the Immaculate Conception. This belief states that from the moment of her conception, Mary was preserved from the stain of original sin that affects all other human beings. The doctrine was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and was later confirmed by Marian apparitions to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, in 1858. These apparitions and the associated miracles have made Lourdes a significant site of pilgrimage and devotion for many Catholics worldwide.

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Our Lady of Lourdes, venerated by millions around the globe, holds a special place in the heart of the Catholic faith. Central to this devotion is the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin—a dogma known as the Immaculate Conception. This profound teaching asserts that from the very moment of her existence, Mary was preserved free from the stain of original sin by a singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ. This uniqueness underscores her role as the pure vessel chosen to bear the Son of God. The apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 in Lourdes, France, reaffirmed this doctrine. Mary identified herself with the words: "I am the Immaculate Conception," providing divine confirmation of this cherished belief. These apparitions were not just a testament to Mary's sinlessness but also a call to believers to seek purity and repentance. The countless miracles and healings reported at Lourdes can be seen as a divine endorsement of this truth and Mary's enduring intercessory power. Pilgrims flock to Lourdes, drawn by faith in Mary's immaculate nature and in search of spiritual and physical healing. The grotto where Bernadette experienced her visions has become a symbol of hope, illustrating the profound link between the Immaculate Conception and the redemptive work of Christ. In venerating Our Lady of Lourdes, the faithful find inspiration to lead lives of holiness, trusting in her gentle guidance and maternal protection.