A new addition to the Pray and Meditate series published by the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, this booklet presents the catecheses of Lourdes 2023.

Pronounced on 2 March 1858 by the Virgin Mary during the thirteenth apparition, these words "...Let a chapel be built here..." are an essential part of the Lourdes message. They are the starting point for the material and spiritual construction of the Shrine.

Throughout its pages, this booklet will help you to better discover and live the message of Lourdes and the theme chosen as the guideline for the celebrations at Lourdes in 2023.

It is a real aid to animate your pilgrimage and your devotion, and will be the perfect support to build up your visit to Lourdes and your meditation during your stay.

In this booklet, the theme is divided into four parts, which will allow you to better understand the depth of the message:

- "A chapel": What is this chapel?

- Building": What does it consist of?

- "We": Who is it?

- "Here": Where is it?