Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Hallaar, Belgium (1502)
On April 11, 1502, Holy Cross Parish in Hallaar canceled its annual procession because of bad weather.
But the next day, the priest and sexton found muddy tracks leading in and out of the church, and Our Lady's white robes splattered with mud. Word got out that Our Lady made the procession by herself, drawing pilgrims to the church, which has processed the statue from that date forward. Now known as Our Dear Lady of Perpetual Help, holds a three-day celebration on the first weekend in April, with the procession on Sunday.
It is unclear whether the title has any connection to the widely revered Byzantine icon now in Rome, or if it simply reflects the long- standing trust of the faithful in Our Lady.
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Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill
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