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On another thread a Catholic poster has announced his plans to make a pilgrimage to Lourdes next month. As a non-Catholic it seems to me to be a rather pointless endeavor, unless -
1. Mary herself has taken up residence there and receives her followers and grants their petitions. or
2. This is the unique location on earth where prayers to Mary ascend to her in heaven. or
3. The history and/or architecture of the place is so attractive as to justify the time and effort expended in the pilgrimage.
I am certain there are other possible reason, as well. I would like to discuss any and all of these and their theological implications.
1. Mary herself has taken up residence there and receives her followers and grants their petitions. or
2. This is the unique location on earth where prayers to Mary ascend to her in heaven. or
3. The history and/or architecture of the place is so attractive as to justify the time and effort expended in the pilgrimage.
I am certain there are other possible reason, as well. I would like to discuss any and all of these and their theological implications.