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Attention, please.

Change of plan.

We've put off our visit
to the grotto until tomorrow.

I'm sorry.

Our journey was rather tiring,

we'd all been
looking forward to this,

but it's too late now.

So tomorrow,

our schedule
will be even busier.

This is why I ask you all
to make an effort,

so that we can get everything done,

in a cheerful manner
and, more importantly,

so that we can open up
to one another.

Each one of us should make the most
of this opportunity.

We, the helpers,

but of course you, the pilgrims.

You came here to help

foremost those of us who are sick,

those who are in need.

They shall feel better,

even if only for a few days.

They shall forget
their loneliness

and find some happiness
and relief here.

At the end of our stay,

we'll award a prize
for the best pilgrim,

as a reward for their good deeds.

Information
about Lourdes and the apparitions

can be found in this booklet.

Are you enjoying it?

Yes.

It's a bit touristy,

but that's how every pilgrimage is.

Have you been on many?

Yes. It's the only way I get out.

Travelling isn't easy
in a wheelchair.

You take the legs.

One, two, three...

Look here.

The wheelchair, please.

All right?

A bit higher.

That's fine, thanks.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Goodnight.

Do you like her?

Beautiful, isn't she?

The Virgin Mary is watching us.

Don't forget your raincoats.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and he whom John baptised
in the Jordan,

your child Jesus, is blessed.

Thank you.

Well, are you pleased
to be going in?

I guess so.

They say that the last healing
occurred in the baths.

What happened exactly?

There was a man who'd suffered
from multiple sclerosis for years.

Apparently, it was in the baths
that he suddenly recovered

the use of his arms and legs.

That's how he was cured.

Yes.

I'd heard about that too.

Sorry to butt in, but it didn't
happen exactly as you said.

Firstly, it happened
at the blessing, not in the baths.

And secondly,
his paralysis came back later.

The poor thing!

That's why it wasn't
officially recognised as a miracle.

He did walk again, though?

Yes, but it didn't last.
So it doesn't count.

They're very strict about that.

Next!

What if the healing does last?

It'll be all right.
It'll do you good.

You'll see.

You're next.

Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us.

Saint Bernadette,

pray for us.

O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us.

Lord, I have come here

for a little comfort
and human warmth.

Usually, I am alone.

I pray that I receive
some care and attention here.

Lord, hear our voices
raised in prayer.

Lord, my fiancée left me
after my motorbike accident.

Let me find a new fiancée

who's better able
to handle my disability.

Lord, hear our voices
raised in prayer.

Lord,

I sometimes feel that
my life is passing me by.

I feel useless.

Please help me.

Lord, hear our voices
raised in prayer.

Hear our voices.

Lord, stay with us

For it is toward evening

We're going for a drink later.
Want to come?

Maybe.

I bet Kuno will come too!

We'll see.

Well, are you enjoying yourselves?

Yes.

We met on the trip to Rome...

didn't we?

Yes, of course.

Well, enjoy yourself.

Thanks.

In fact,

I rather prefer the cultural trips.

Everywhere is different.

Yes.

Do you want some Lourdes water?

No, thanks.

Excuse me, father.

- May I ask you something?
- Of course.

I've heard that one can be healed
even physically here.

It does happen...

Miraculous healing.

Yes.

I want to ask you...
What do I have to do?

I believe, of course,
that God can perform miracles.

But only if we open our hearts
fully to His grace.

We must say, "Yes," to Him.

And what exactly must we do?

Firstly our souls must be healed.

Only then can the body be healed.

I felt a bit lost at first.

But now I enjoy the volunteer work.

And it's for a change.

Usually I go skiing
during the holidays.

But sometimes I miss
the meaning behind it.

Contrary to charity work.

It's important to me
to have a goal,

or meaning in my life.

Are you all right?

What's happened?

- What's the matter with her?
- I don't know.

It's upsetting.

The tide buries us all in the end.

You gave us quite a scare.

I'll handle this.

Sorry.

Don't worry about it.

That's fine. Thanks.

And the prayer?

Sorry.

Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Oh, sorry.

Not behind the ear.

There.

- Do you like it?
- And the earrings?

Yes.

Did you have fun last night?

Good morning.

Careful, it's hot.

- Good morning. Are you well?
- Yes, thanks.

Is everything
all right with you too?

Do you like it here?

I had a strange dream.

I dreamt that I was paralysed

and that the Virgin Mary
appeared to me.

She said something,

but I didn't understand very well
what she said.

So I got up and moved closer.

And it was then that I realised
I was no longer paralysed.

It's not easy, I know.

But we must learn
to accept our fate with humility.

We pray for the healing of the soul,

not that of the body.

And the suffering you bear
can have a deep meaning.

Paul said,

"I rejoice in my suffering
for your sake,

"and in my flesh I complete what
is lacking in Christ's afflictions

"for the sake of His body,
that is, the Church."

If I told you
what I dreamt about last night!

Do you think he's married?

Who cares?

During the blessing
there have been healings, too!

You're going too far now!

Not at all! When the priest passes
with the sanctum

and he stops to bless them,

sometimes people are healed.

Don't believe all you're told.

We'll see.

Here she is, the eager one!

But it won't do you any good.

Do you really think
God would heal someone

just because they pushed
in front of the others?

In future, please don't move away
from the rest of the group.

- Was it fun last night?
- She doesn't remember!

Stop it!

- The girls have got to you.
- Of course they have!

- Shall we go?
- Yes.

- Goodbye.
- Your hat.

I suggest you concentrate more
on your duties.

We're not here to have fun.

Where have you been?

Are you glad to be here?
It was lovely, wasn't it?

The blessing was lovely,
don't you think?

Yes, it was fine. Thanks.

Are you feeling all right?

Yes.

You're all pale.

I'm always pale.

Wait! I'll give you a hand.

- Thank you.
- That's what I'm here for.

- It's really nice of you.
- No.

I have to atone for my sins.

Let us pray to the Lord
not to despair in the face of death.

May we see the grave
for what it truly is:

an in-between place,

where we leave our mortal bodies.

We shall now move on
to the Station of the Resurrection,

for this is the truth
of Christianity:

eternal life.

Everyone was praying devotedly,

repeating the words
spoken by the priest.

I was exhausted
and feIt unweIl,

so I couldn't pray any more.

I concentrated instead
on a single thought:

"Lord, may Thy will be done.

"Virgin Mary, pray for us."

Suddenly,

I felt a bolt flash through me
from my head to my feet.

Like an electric shock.

I thought it was the end.

But no, I was kneeling
in front of my wheelchair,

upright, with my hands together.

I don't know what happened

but I knew that I was cured.

The pain was all gone.

And my limbs, which had been
paralysed and flaccid,

were full of renewed strength.

- Did you notice anything?
- What?

The man who'd had the miracle,
he was sitting down.

Yes, so?

We didn't see him get up once.

Doesn't that make you think?

Don't you think we might get lost?

The Holy Ghost, Jesus

and the Virgin Mary are on a cloud,

discussing their holiday plans.

The Holy Ghost says,
"Let's go to Bethlehem."

Jesus says, "Bethlehem?
No, we've been there lots of times."

The Holy Ghost thinks and says,
"Then how about Jerusalem?"

Jesus says, "Jerusalem?
No, we've been there lots of times."

The Holy Ghost thinks and says,
"I've got it!

"Let's go to Lourdes."

The Virgin Mary says, "Yeah, great!

"I've never been there before!"

This morning you have free time.

You can choose between confession
and going to the baths.

Benefit from this opportunity.

We'll meet at two o'clock

by the Basilica of the Rosary,
for the photograph.

Be on time.

- The napkin.
- Oh, yes. Sorry.

I dreamt about you last night.

The Virgin Mary appeared to you

and said something to you.

What did she say?

"Rise, take up your bed and walk."

So, is Lourdes better than Rome?

Let's just say
that Rome is somehow...

more cultural.

You're right. I prefer Rome too.

Do you prefer confession
or baths?

We could do both.

Our time is limited.

Do you mind
if I don't come with you?

You can't just leave her!

I'll be back!

I am often angry.

Why did I fall ill
and not someone else?

Why me?

Sometimes I envy the others,

those who can walk
and do everything normally,

without thinking.

There are some worse off than me,

but I don't feel any pity for them.

I'd like to be healthy too

and have a normal life.

What is that?

A "normal life"?

Your life is unique.

Each life is unique.

God created this diversity.

Each life is different,
none is better than another.

Or do you think that someone
who can use his legs

is necessarily happier?

Let us pray together.

Lord, we pray to You.

Heal this young woman.

Heal her soul.

And, if You wish,

heal her body too.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

- Lucky!
- That was close.

I hope that this time
I'll get rid of my eczema.

- Our Lady of Lourdes.
- Pray for us.

- Saint Bernadette.
- Pray for us.

O Mary of the immaculate
conception.

Pray for us, poor sinners.

Anna?

Anna.

A miracle?

Anna!

- What's going on?
- No idea.

It's a miracle.

Mum.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Hold it, ladies and gentlemen.

On three, give me a smile, please.

One, two, three...

Thank you. Have a nice day.

Let's go.

...heal also your servant
from the infirmity

of body and spirit
that afflicts him. Amen.

Holy Father,
doctor of souls and bodies,

you who sent
your only begotten son Jesus Christ

to cure every disease
and to free us from death,

heal also your servant from
the infirmity of his body and soul

that afflicts him. Amen.

Holy Father,
doctor of souls and bodies,

you who sent your son Jesus Christ
to cure every disease

and to free us from death,

heal also your servant from
the infirmity of body and spirit

that afflicts him. Amen.

For our last day,

there will be
an excursion into the mountains.

We shall go up the Pic du Jer.

I'm sorry,

but only the most able-bodied of you
will be able to come.

Those in wheelchairs must stay here.

Our closing party, on the other hand,
is open to everyone.

Are you allowed?

Yes.

It's whipped cream.

- More?
- Yes.

- You look so healthy today.
- Thank you.

Enjoy.

I'd like a little more.

Sorry to bother you...

Could you help me
prepare things for the party?

Of course.
What would you like to do?

I'd like to put a paper chain
over there,

and maybe over there too.

And a few balloons.

Fine. When?

After the meal.

I'll finish my pudding
and be right with you.

Thank you.

Father,

I have something to ask you.

Is God good or is He all-powerful?

If He's all-powerful and good,
He could heal everyone, couldn't He?

He does.

But for some it's more discreet.
It's on the inside, you see?

Take a person in despair,
for example,

who suddenly, through God's grace,
finds a meaning to life.

That too is a miracle.

If you like.

- A bit lower.
- Sorry.

Thank you.

Cécile...

Can I help you?

It's hot!

Could you, just a little...?

Congratulations.

From me too.

Have you been to the medical office?

No.

You ought to, or it won't
be officially acknowledged.

How sad that Miss Cécile
can't see this.

We must give thanks
to the Virgin Mary.

And pray that it lasts.

She's the one it happened to.

It's a miracle!

We're here
for a very important reason.

We have reason to believe
that this young woman,

contrary to all expectations,
has been cured. But we are not sure.

What should we do in such a case?

You're not the only ones today.

Next, please.

This patient's ailment

goes through phases
of intensification and remission.

Multiple sclerosis
has its ups and downs,

and this would seem
to be a temporary improvement

of her overall state,

which will not last.

Will you stand, please?

Carry on, carry on...

Come back.

Very good.

Be careful.

You should get some rest.

Your body needs to readapt itself.

Above all else,
get plenty of fresh air.

Now what do we do?

This case will have to go
before a medical committee.

Such an improvement
is most uncommon.

It's extraordinary.

Goodbye and good luck.

Thank you.

In fact, it happened gradually.

I could feel something in my hands
after the baths.

Then, in the grotto,

I could lift my hand
to touch the rocks,

whereas I couldn't even lift
a finger before.

After the baths?
That's interesting.

Continue.

During the night I heard
what sounded like a voice,

telling me to get up.

So I got up and went to the toilet,
as natural as can be.

As if I suddenly remembered
what to do.

Like looking for your glasses
when you're wearing them!

But what about inside yourself?

Do you feel a sort of illumination?

Not really.

Do you think that makes
a difference?

It depends.

On what?

Let's say that it depends on the way

you internalise this healing.

One may wonder whether
it will reinforce your faith

and make your attitude an example

for all Christians.

In view of the circumstances,
some of you have requested

that we retake the group photo,

as a way of, let's say,
capturing this great event.

So I would like to see you all
tomorrow after breakfast

by the Basilica of the Rosary.

For the helpers...

We are now going to go
to the little chapel.

We've decided to hold a novena

on behalf of our Cécile,

who is still, unfortunately,
between life and death.

One, two, three...

Hold it, I'll take another.

On three again.

One, two, three...

Thank you. Have a nice day.

How are you? Still feeling well?

Yes, fine.

So much the better.

Yes.

You're not on the list.

She's coming instead of Cécile.

Cécile...

Carré...

I want to start a career
as soon as possible.

I have the feeling
great things are in store for me.

You know...

I really feel
that I have a future now.

Of course.

I wish you success.

Thank you.

Or you could have a family.
That's possible now, isn't it?

Yes.

That's true.

- Do you need a hand?
- No, thanks.

I'm pleased for her.

She's made such an effort.

I wonder why her, and not...
I don't know, let's say...

Mr Hruby?

Why Mr Hruby?

Or the girl in the wheelchair.

Her mother comes here every year.

That's not what counts, obviously.

Yes, doing too much doesn't help
either. That's for sure.

Just look
at what happened to Cécile.

She was at it non-stop.

Yes, but Mrs Carré
pulled her weight too.

She doesn't seem very pious,
our miracle girl.

Sorry to bother you, father.

But I'd like to ask you

something
we're all wondering about.

Why has she been cured
and not...

Mr Hruby, let's say?

God is free.

His ways are often mysterious to us,

when we expect everything
to be explained.

Why is this person cured
and not another?

That's the way life is.

One person can play the piano,
another can't.

One has a gift for languages,
another doesn't.

One is rich, another is not.

Thank you.

Are you all alone?

I'm thinking.

All of this is...

very...

It bothers me.

Skiing must be great here in winter.

I'm looking forward to skiing again.

She'll have to come
to terms with it too.

You're very special.

Really?

Really.

Getting up like that and walking.

How did you do it?

I'm so...

I'd so like to...

I'm scared of hurting you.

One, two, one, two.

One, two.

May the Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Something miraculous has happened.

God has sent us a powerful sign,

a sign of His grace

and His love.

We can see it with our own eyes.

Heaven has reached down to earth.

And what does this tell us?

That God has not forsaken us,

that He is always watching over us,

that He loves us.

Through this sign
He has manifested His presence.

He is telling us,

"You are not alone."

Thank you very much.

I am very grateful.
This is an honour for me.

I am also grateful for the grace,

that I was the one to be cured.

It's given me something
to think about.

Why me and not...?

But I think there's meaning to it.
Well...

For me, anyway.
What I mean is,

I hope to be the right person.

I am happy to award you

the prize
for the year's best pilgrim.

It's been good, though, hasn't it?

Yes, but tomorrow
I'll be alone again.

We are not alone.

We are.

- Do you want to dance?
- Yes.

I'm so happy.

Are you all right?

Yes.

- Do you want your stick?
- No, thanks.

Come and sit down.

No, I'm fine.

I don't need it.

- I'll be right back.
- OK.

A pity.

I almost believed it.

What do you mean?

She tripped, that's all.

Just imagine if it doesn't last.

That would be so cruel.

How can God do that?

If it doesn't last,
then it wasn't a real miracle.

So He is not in charge.

Who is, then?

Do you think there'll be a dessert?