Bernadette Soubirous is the saint of Lourdes, France. Visionary and messenger of the Immaculate Conception. She spoke words teaching of the merits of prayer, penance, poverty and church. In the first and most widely recognized Marian apparition of modern times.To this day, the body of Bernadette is a profound source of inspiration and of mystery surrounding the ways of the Lord. The face of Bernadette is one of surreal beauty, and will remain for us always the face that gazed into the eyes of the Mother of God. Feast Day: April 16, February 18 (France)