virgin maria auxiliatrix

virgin maria auxiliatrix

Here is a picture of the Virgin Maria Auxiliatrix, the word Auxilium meaning “help”. The Virgin Maria Auxiliatrix’s Sanctuary was last visited by the Papacy in 1996, a visit by then Pope John Paul II in May of that year. The Feast for this Sanctuary is on May 24 each year.
The Virgin Maria Auxiliatrix covered on tv today originates from the Napoleonic wars of Europe. The official site of the Sanctuaries of Notre Dame de Lourdes lists the Virgin Maria Auxiliatrix’s information as follows:
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The Sanctuary originates from a vow made by a soldier at the time of the Napoleonic wars in Europe. He promised that he returned safe and sound he would produce a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is why the Sanctuary is why the Sanctuary is dedicated to Maria Auxiliatrix (Auxilium = help). 2007 will be the centenary of the crowning of the statue. The Sanctuary is linked with Croatia and especially with the Sanctuary of Marija Bistrica. Pope John-Paul II visited the Sanctuary as a pilgrim on 17th May 1996. The Feast of the Sanctuary is on 24th May.”
The Sanctuary can be found in Brezje at the Bazilika Marije Pomagaj. Their website is www.marija.si
Our Lady of Lourdes indicates that pilgrims can be bathed in their Baths.
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The Baths of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes are marble bathing pools where pilgrims are immersed as they respond to the request of Our Lady to Bernadette: “Go drink of the spring and wash yourself there”. Going through the Baths at Lourdes is a human and spiritual experience carried out by pilgrims who wish to renew their Baptismal Commitment. The water for the Baths is provided by the spring of the Grotto.
There is free access to the Baths; there is no need to make a reservation. Pilgrims do not need to bring anything with them. All that is required is provided on the spot to preserve a person’s modesty and dignity. Pilgrims are advised to arrive about an hour before the opening times.
The site also maintains a webcam:
The first is found on the right hand side of the Gave opposite the Grotto of the Apparitions. It records the surrounds of the Grotto every 15 minutes throughout the day. It also provides other events such as Masses (everyday at 6.07am, 8.07am and 11.07pm), the Rosary on the radio each day at 3.38pm, the Blessed Sacrament Procession at 5.08pm, the Torchlight Marian Procession at 9.30pm and the Grotto at night about 12.15am. The second webcam is found beside the Crowned Statue on the Rosary Square. It offers 4 programmes: the Rosary Basilica from a distance and from close up, the Crowned Statue and the Rosary Square