Pass, Pass f’Lourdes u fil-madwar – ġabra ta’ tagħrif u esperjenzi is the name of a new book, written and published by Michael Caruana, that entails every aspect of the spiritual experience. A quaint old town tucked away in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains and which, over the years, has won worldwide renown for its aura of mysticism. A place where the impossible becomes possible through the power of prayer.
On average 6,412 Maltese have visited Lourdes each year between 2010 and 2019.
This book is important not only for those who have already experienced Lourdes but also for others – devout and not so devout – who are interested in ‘taking the plunge’ and exploring every facet of a unique spiritual sojourn which will live long in the memory. Furthermore, this book provides a trip down memory lane for some while providing useful information to others who may be deciding on visiting Lourdes for the first time.
And while the Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes is world-famous for its miraculous powers of healing, one may also be pleasantly surprised to discover the magic of the town itself. Lourdes is not lacking with regards to special attractions. In fact, the picturesque setting of this thriving town may come as a surprise to whoever isn’t acquainted with the location and its surroundings. It is indeed a veritable jewel of a place not to mention an ideal hub from where to travel to other locations in the Southwest Region of France.
The publication also delves into peoples’ highly personalised takes on the Lourdes experience – with a special nod to the highly-charged spiritual aura within the Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady and its surroundings. Pass, Pass f’Lourdes u fil-madwar – ġabra ta’ tagħrif u esperjenzi is also a treasure-trove of information regarding places of interest in the vicinity and where one can glean some useful pointers regarding a wide list of excursions that may take you well outside the region itself. Moreover, it includes some of the author’s personal experiences as a tour guide. Suffice to say that – over a span of 34 years – Michael Caruana helped countless Maltese and Gozitans to partake in the captivating experience that is Lourdes and which he highly recommends to all.
The book has been published in A6 form (pretty compact as a travelling companion) with the relevant information about Lourdes spread over six chapters. Pass, Pass f’Lourdes u fil-madwar – ġabra ta’ tagħrif u esperjenzi is 332 pages long – some of which provide an overview of Lourdes and its world-famous Sanctuary as well as other places of interest.
A copy of the book can be collected from Emmaus Bookshops in Birkirkara and Victoria Gozo, or from Preca Library Blata l-Bajda against a donation of €10 or by sending €12.25 via REVOLUT (Michael 79233264). One must provide his/her full name and postal address. The author of this book can be contacted 79233264.