10 Local Bishop Approved Apparitions
1664 – Our Lady of Laus
Laus France
Our Lady's Words:
I asked my Son for Laus for the conversion of sinners, and He granted it to me," said the Blessed Virgin to the young shepherdess, Benoite, “My name is Mary...I am the Reconciler and Refuge of Sinners….It is my desire that a new chapel be built in honor of my beloved son. It will become a place of conversion of numerous sinners and I shall appear here very often.
Our Lord’s Words
“My daughter, I show myself in this state so that you can participate in my Passion.”
Fun Facts
- Before Mary appeared, in 1666 the 20-hut village in the FrenchAlps had built a chapel dedicated to the Annunciation called: Notre-Dame de bon Rencontre
- Standing with baby Jesus in her arms, our Blessed Mother had her repeat, word by word, the Litany of Loreto, then enjoined her to teach it to the girls of the school, and go to church with them every evening to sing it there.
- Mary continued to visit her over 2500 times for 54 YEARS!
- This apparition is often compared in length to the daily duration of those messages received in Kibeho, Rwanda in the 1980’s.
What was her message?
The message of Our Lady is reconciliation – with oneself, with others, and with God. Mary tells us of her intercessory power in Heaven.
How did the witness describe Mary’s appearance?
She appeared first as a beautiful woman holding the hand of a small child in 1664 to a humble uneducated 17-year old shepherdess who was dedicated to the daily rosary, Benoite Rencurel.
She stood holding the baby Jesus in her arms. She left a trail of sweet smelling perfume.
Miracles associated with the apparition?
- Many miraculous healings have been attributed to the holy oil of the sanctuary lamps at the chapel – to those who have faith in Mary’s intercessory power.
- There is a frequent smell of fragrant flowers, a reminder of the sweetness of God’s mercy to those who seek it.
When was the apparition approved? By whom?
https://www.marypages.com/laus-(france)-en.html
https://www.piercedhearts.org/hearts_jesus_mary/apparitions/our_lady_laus.html
(Something About Mary, Day 10 – Notre Dame du Laus – Catholic Family Vignettes )
http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/laus.htm ,https://www.pilgrim-info.com/sanctuary-lady-laus/, http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/laus.htm
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