At 5 pm, we followed the Blessed Sacrament procession into the underground stadium, reputed to hold 30,000 people.
There were hundreds of wheel chairs but only two stretcher-carriages on that day. One was that of an elderly lady, and the other was yours.
There were hundreds of wheel chairs but only two stretcher-carriages on that day. One was that of an elderly lady, and the other was yours.
Several people approached You and gave You little gifts of rosaries, crosses and medallions.
A young girl by the name of Sophia from Korea came to your side and introduced herself. She was to be a friend and support, apart from Aunt Laura, for the rest of our stay there. She said that You have touched many people in Lourdes, and that the first time she saw You ... just seeing You, made her cry.
A young girl by the name of Sophia from Korea came to your side and introduced herself. She was to be a friend and support, apart from Aunt Laura, for the rest of our stay there. She said that You have touched many people in Lourdes, and that the first time she saw You ... just seeing You, made her cry.
We ended up at the Basilica for the Holy Mass at 6 pm, and it was on that day that You received your first Holy Communion since we landed in France.
After Mass, an elderly man by the name of Paddy hobbled up to You and asked, "Will You pray for me?"
If You were surprised by the question, You didn't show it.
You merely smiled, and said, "Of course, Uncle ..."
You merely smiled, and said, "Of course, Uncle ..."
Uncle ...
A smile came on the faces of your parents.
