Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Apparitions of Our Lady in Garaison

In 1515, Our Lady appeared 3 times in Garaison, France, to Anglese de Sagazan, 10 years old, who was herding his sheeps near the family home. We do not know the date of the three apparitions. 

 First apparition: Anglese herds his sheeps and sits near a fountain beneath a hawthorn blossoms to eat your piece of crusty bread and black, one of the daily food of the poor. Our Lady appears wearing a white dress and bright. The Lady smiled tenderly and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Go and tell Father Monleon. He must build a chapel here, why I chose this place and I will pour my gifts." And the Virgin disappears into air. Anglese warned his father, Guilhem de Sagazan, which was immediately notify Monleon Father, who did not believe. 

Second apparition : The next day, same place and hour, the Virgin Mary appeared again to Anglese. The girl tells about the priest who did not believe. Our Lady repeats the request, “I want a chapel here." And disappears. Anglese goes with his father to talk to the priest who demands a proof. 

Third apparition: The next day , same hour and place , Anglese is accompanied by members of his family and neighbors. The witnesses did not see but heard Our Lady say, "Seek your saddlebag and guard house where bread. Do not forget to thank God for his blessings." Amazed, they seek. And the bread, which were always black , are now white. The people of Maule and neighboring villages are jubilant procession are organized. They put a Cross at the apparition site and build a simple oratory. Large crowds come in the next days to pray to Our Lady. In 1540, only a chapel was built. The source of miraculous water appears on site and heals many patients. Anglese became a religious in Fabas. Many people tried to pick up the pieces of his clothing as relics. She died holy in 1582, aged 79.