My Lourdes Faith Journey®

My Lourdes Faith Journey®

This special series is produced, directed and filmed by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and graciously aired by EWTN.

Available on our website (see below), YouTube channel and EWTN OnDemand!

Now airing every Saturday morning on EWTN! See the EWTN TV Schedule here!

Episode 1- Alley

Pilgrimage volunteer Alley Marrow recounts how her Lourdes experience has helped her heal from the anger she suffered because of sexual molestation, the loss of a parent, and the loss of a child during pregnancy.

Aired on EWTN December 6, 2021

Episode 2- Nurse Lindsey

See the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of a nurse at the Lourdes shrine. Lindsey Mooney gives hope and consolation to those who have lost loved ones and those who experienced the hardships of the disease themselves.

Aired on EWTN December 7, 2021

Episode 3- Deacon Dan

Lourdes Pilgrimage Deacon, Dan Revetto talks about his experience at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in France, and how his calling to the Deaconate has been enhanced by the people he’s met and experiences he;s had there.

Aired on EWTN December 8, 2021

Episode 4- Sheena

Sheena Lange is a pilgrimage volunteer who suffered an involuntary abortion as a teenageer. She talks about her work at the Lourdes Shrine, and how seeing the transformation in others has aided in her own healing.

Aired on EWTN December 9, 2021

Episode 5- Jamie Jensen

Follow the amazing faith journey of Jamie Jensen. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, this quadriplegic has been to Lourdes 17 times despite being confined to a wheelchair. Learn about the gift of faith he received.

Aired on EWTN February 7, 2022

Episode 6- Theresa & George

Miracles happen in unexpected ways. After experiencing the tragic loss of her first husband, Theresa went to Lourdes to serve others. There she found inner peace and met her soulmate, George, another Lourdes Volunteer.

Aired on EWTN February 8, 2022

Episode 7- Noah Lett

The amazing faith journey of Noah Lett is profiled. Born into a loving yet “pagan” family, he discovered Jesus and became a Protestant pastor. A mystical encounter with St. Bernadette led to his becoming a Catholic. 

Aired on EWTN February 9, 2022

Episode 8- Majel

Majel talks about the deep faith of her late husband, and the many gifts he left as a legacy. She recounts her experiences on the Lourdes Volunteers Youth Pilgrimage and the profound impact it had on her entire family. 

Aired on EWTN February 10, 2022

Episode 9- Christine Marro

Diagnosed with ALS, the outlook for Christine Marro was bleak. But a visit to Lourdes during the 150th anniversary of Our Lady’s first appearance changed Chrissy’s life. Hear the true story of her miraculous healing.

Aired on EWTN February 11, 2022

Episode 10- Earl Jones

The amazing faith journey of Noah Lett is profiled. Born into a loving yet “pagan” family, he discovered Jesus and became a Protestant pastor. A mystical encounter with St. Bernadette led to his becoming a Catholic.

Aired on EWTN July 11, 2022

Episode 11- Theresa & Kevin

A physical therapist adopts a severely handicapped patient she treated in foster care. Join them on this journey of faith through challenges and doubt, as they discover unconditional love and the joy of family.

Aired on EWTN July 12, 2022

Episode 12- Brian Weber

Brian Weber lost his only son in a car crash before getting deployed to Afghanistan. He shares how an encounter with Our Lady of Lourdes in the Grotto changed his life and brought light into the darkness of suffering.

Aired on EWTN July 13, 2022

Episode 13- Tony and Sandi

Tony and Sandy Bartolomeo remember their daughter Andrea, who received the gift of “love without measure” at Lourdes in her battle with leukemia. Many souls have since traveled to Lourdes through “Andrea’s Wish.”

Aired on EWTN July 14, 2022

Episode 14- Linda

Born at a tiny two pounds, there was little hope Linda would survive. But she began to thrive under the foster care of a special couple, and despite many traumas, a Lourdes pilgrimage and Catholicism changed her life.

Aired on EWTN July 15, 2022

Episode 15- Guardian of the Grotto: Bishop Jean-Marc Micas, PSS

His Excellency Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Lourdes, shares his insights on the significance of Catholicism’s most revered shrine, and reveals a special objective of his mission in Lourdes.

Aired on EWTN July 10, 2023

Episode 16- Hidden Treasures of the Lourdes Archives

Explore the Lourdes Archives and see the actual rock on which the feet of the Mother of God stood, letters by St. Bernadette written by her own hand, and other fascinating Lourdes treasures rarely seen by the public.

Aired on EWTN July 11, 2023

Episode 17- Lourdes Home for the Visiting Sick: The Accueil Notre Dame

Visit the unique place of welcome for the sick and their volunteer medical support teams at Lourdes, and see how this special facility enables them to travel and have a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience.

Aired on EWTN July 12, 2023

Episode 18- In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette: Nevers, France, Pt. 1

What happened to Bernadette after Our Lady appeared to her at the Lourdes Grotto? Discover where and how she lived as we trace her footsteps, from entering the convent in Nevers to her assignment, service and death.

Airen on EWTN July 13, 2023

Episode 19- In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette : Nevers, France, Pt. 2

Our look at St. Bernadette continues following her death in the St. Croix Infirmary. The Sisters of Charity have granted unprecedented access to their files, including stunning footage of the saint’s incorrupt body.

Aired on EWTN July 14, 2023

Episode 20- Bill and Marlene: Roamin’ Catholics

Father Grismer guest hosts this episode which introduces Marlene’s “handsome prince–” husband Bill Watkins.  Learn about his free upgrade at the airport, how he converts to Catholicism, becomes the apostolate’s first volunteer/supporter and joins Marlene as a “Roamin’ Catholic” in the LourdesMobile.

Aired on EWTN October 27, 2024

Episode 21- Majella and Paul: Mother Knows Best

Now adults, this dynamic brother and sister recount their first pilgrimage to Lourdes as young people and how it impacted their lives.  Neither desired to go to Lourdes at the time but the insistence of their mother and their obedience in going proved to be a life-changing blessing.

Aired on EWTN November 3, 2024

Episode 22- Charo and Edwin: Sharing the Message of Lourdes
This multilingual couple now share the message of Lourdes throughout the world.  Yet they recount how their first visits to Lourdes were as tourists, not pilgrims.  It was a Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience in their parish and subsequent volunteer service at Lourdes that set their hearts on fire for spreading the message of Our Lady of Lourdes as given to Bernadette.

Aired on EWTN November 10, 2024

Episode 23- Charo and Edwin: The Sacrament and Grace of Marriage
Charo and Edwin share the challenges and rewards of their marriage journey.  They recount with startling openness the challenges they faced and how faith helped them overcome their trials to build a grace-filled, joyful marriage.

Aired on EWTN November 17, 2024

Episode 24- Pancho: Crossing the Mary Bridge

A convert to Catholicism is mysteriously awoken in the middle of the night to watch a television program that will change his life.  A pilgrimage to Lourdes ensues where he is to have a mysterious, emotional encounter with the Mother of God.  Many spiritual fruits follow.

Airen on EWTN November 24, 2024

Episode 25- Toni and Barry: Everyday Miracles of Lourdes- The Story Behind the Book
Marlene Watkins, a first time, unknown author, writes her first book about the true extraordinary Lourdes experiences of 21 people.  The book is submitted to only one publisher by a committee of volunteers and goes on to win several awards and become a Catholic bestseller.  This episode shares the amazing story behind this inspiring, transformational book.

Aired on EWTN November 30, 2024

Episode 26- Stephen and Alley: One Life-changing Week

Marlene and Deacon Dan interview two faith-filled adults who traveled to Lourdes for the first time when they were 11 and 12 years old.  Stephen and Alley each reveal the life-changing impact that this one week had on their lives.

Aired on EWTN December 8, 2024

Episode 27- Chance and Grace: Finding a Deeper Faith

Two wonderful young people who recently volunteered in Lourdes as part of a Supportive Needs Pilgrimage, share how they came to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes, their expectations and the impact it had in their lives.  Grace’s father Justin also shares his parental perspective and what he observed as an adult volunteer.   

Aired on EWTN December 15, 2024

Episode 28- Majel and Trish: Consecrated Widows

Majel shares how the death of her husband David united her to the Blessed Mother in widowhood.  This special grace resulted in her desire to form a lay community of Consecrated Widows, a private association of the faithful under Lourdes Volunteers.  Majel and Trish share details about their journey, this beautiful sisterhood and invite others to consider joining.

Aired on EWTN January 5, 2025

 

Episode 29- Dr. Belen and Nurse Melinde: Consecrated Women

Two leaders of the Lourdes Volunteers Medical Team share how their service in Lourdes deepened their faith and resulted in their helping to found and then join the lay community of Consecrated Women, under Lourdes Volunteers.  They share details about their journey, this beautiful sisterhood and invite others to consider joining.

Aired on EWTN January 12, 2025

 

Episode 30- Pam Barton: Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience

Marlene shares how this special grace began.  Along with Deacon Dan and Pam Barton, all Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience Guides, the three share the amazing spiritual impact this ministry has had in parishes, schools, prisons and homes in the U.S. and around the world.

Aired on EWTN January 19, 2025

This special series was produced, directed and filmed by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers. My Lourdes Faith Journey started airing on EWTN Television in 2021. We are grateful to the volunteers that donated their time and talent to make this possible, the donors that supported the costs and EWTN for sharing this series with their faithful audience.

To support the production of more programming about Lourdes and St. Bernadette by our humble Association, please donate today. Television, radio and internet broadcasting allows to share the Message of Lourdes and bring healing and comfort to so many.