Holy card of the Virgin of Lourdes with medal

Holy card of the Virgin of Lourdes with medal | Marian prayer and protection

• Catholic holy card dedicated to the Virgin of Lourdes.
• Size: 8.5 cm (3.35 in) wide x 5.5 cm (2.17 in) high.
• Includes a silver-plated metal [medal] featuring:
  • Front: Image of the Virgin of Lourdes with the visionary.
  • Back: White lily.
• Holy card decorated with:
  • Image of the Virgin of Lourdes in her traditional colors: white and blue.
  • A popular Catholic [prayer] dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes.
• Laminated in plastic for enhanced strength and durability.
• This prayer card of the Virgin is offered as a devotional souvenir from the Lourdes grotto pilgrimage, as a gift of faith, or to accompany novena prayers.

What is a Virgin of Lourdes holy card and how it is used

The Virgin of Lourdes holy card is a small-format printed image, often laminated to extend its lifespan, used by the faithful as a tangible reminder of their faith and as a tool for prayer.

It depicts the Virgin Mary under her Lourdes title, with symbolic elements such as the [medal] and the message “Protect me.”

These types of holy cards are common in liturgical celebrations, hospital visits, or as devotional gifts for those seeking comfort and hope in difficult times.

Prayers and devotions associated with the Virgin of Lourdes holy card

On the reverse of this Virgin of Lourdes holy card is a traditional [prayer] reflecting the spirituality of the Immaculate Conception and the trust in Mary's intercession.

Although not officially part of the Lourdes message, the prayer on the card is widely recited by devotees of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Most Holy Virgin of Lourdes,

who never abandons or rejects anyone,

look upon me with eyes of mercy and obtain from your Son forgiveness of my sins,

so that I may honor with devout affection your Holy and Immaculate Conception,

in your miraculous image of Lourdes, and

one day receive the reward of blessedness from Him whose Mother you are.

Amen.

The faithful recite it especially on February 11, the feast day of the Virgin of Lourdes, and during times of spiritual need, requests for intercession, or healing.

History and meaning of the Virgin of Lourdes

The Virgin of Lourdes appeared in 1858 to Saint Bernadette Soubirous at the Lourdes grotto in southern France.

Her messages called for prayer, penance, and conversion.

During the seventeenth apparition, she revealed her identity by saying: “I am the Immaculate Conception.”

Since then, Lourdes has become one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in the world. Millions of faithful visit each year in search of consolation, healing, and hope.

The prayer to the Virgin of Lourdes and the spring water are enduring signs of faith and divine mercy.