The Virgin Mary, our Mother - July 2019

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This website describes the events that took place in San Sebastián de Garabandal in Cantabria, Spain, starting in 1961. We do not intend to supplant the definitive judgment regarding the events that took place in Garabandal. Such judgment belongs to the authority of the Catholic Church alone, to which we submit ourselves.

June 2019

Dear friends,
We are filled with joy when we think that it was in this month, July, that the Virgin Mary, Our Mother, appeared in Garabandal for the first time. It was an ordinary visit, but it started all the other apparitions that took place in the village. The date of the first apparition was July 2, 1961. At the time, July 2nd was the Feast of the Visitation, which, with the reformation of the Roman Calendar, would later move to May 31. Certainly, we could exclaim like Saint Elizabeth: "And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:43). The Virgin Mary came to teach us so many things and to bring us joy: Jesus Himself. It is important that we do not forget his words, that we do not forget his Mother's love. We can get used to so many things and lose our astonishment at such great mysteries like the Eucharist, faith, the divine presence in our souls, his word, the visit of the Virgin Mary... We have to hold on to the feeling of amazement and never cease to give thanks for all these gifts that God gives us.
God bless you,
Team garabandal.it

Marian Thought for July

We offer you as the thought for this month the prayer of Saint Simon Stock to the Virgin Mary: Flower of Carmel.

A Reflection on the First Apparition of the Virgin Mary in Garabandal
Take a couple of minutes to watch this video that reminds us of that day, and apply it to your life. The Virgin Mary often visits us, too, and we do not realize it! Recognize today the presence and motherly hand of Mary in your life and give thanks to the One who gave her as Mother to you.
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She Laughed

Re-read the story of the First Apparition of the Virgin Mary according to Conchita.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

On July 16, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mary gave the English Carmelite Saint the gift of the scapular. Learn more about this feast day and the scapular in this brief article.

I Saw the Whole Communion

On July 18, 1962, "the Milgrucu," as it was called in the history of Garabandal, took place. Here we gather the testimony of a witness of this special event.