Confessions at Lourdes - A Moment of Reconciliation and Peace

The Tradition of Confessions at Lourdes

At Lourdes, the Virgin Mary asked Bernadette to pray for the conversion of sinners. If Lourdes is a place for healing the body, it is above all a place for healing the soul. To confess is to receive God's forgiveness, to be reconciled with Him, with others and with oneself. The Shrine's chaplains are there all year round to help us receive forgiveness, and are waiting for you in the Chapel of Reconciliation. Confession is a sacrament of healing and renewal, an opportunity to draw closer to God and experience His mercy and unconditional love.

Taking part in Confessions at Lourdes

Confessions at Lourdes are available every day from 9am to 12pm and from 2.30pm to 6pm at the Chapel of Reconciliation. Whether you are a pilgrim for a day or a regular visitor, you are invited to take part in this spiritual practice and feel the presence of God. If you don't know how to confess, the chaplains are there to guide you through this liberating process. Confession is an intimate moment between you and God, a time when you can express your sorrows, regrets and desires for conversion and renewal.

The Confession Process

Confession begins with a simple presentation to the priest. You can express what's bothering you, anything that prevents you from living peacefully in God's love. The priest helps you to see things more clearly, talks to you and suggests a new way of living in the light. You can express your regrets and the priest gives you God's forgiveness. Confession is a moment of grace, a moment when you can feel God's love in a tangible way and receive His mercy and forgiveness.

FAQ

What is confession at Lourdes?
Confession at Lourdes is a moment of reconciliation with God, with others and with oneself. The Sanctuary's chaplains are there all year round to enable pilgrims to receive God's forgiveness in the Chapel of Reconciliation.

When and where can confessions take place at Lourdes?
Confessions at Lourdes are available every day from 9am to 12pm and from 2.30pm to 6pm at the Chapel of Reconciliation.

What happens during a confession at Lourdes?
Confession begins with a simple introduction to the priest. You can express what's bothering you, anything that prevents you from living peacefully in God's love. The priest helps you to see things more clearly, talks to you and suggests a new way of living in the light. You can express your regrets and the priest gives you God's forgiveness.