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"As we began to draw close to the end of this spiritual journey, the hearts of everyone turn to gratitude," writes Bishop Soto.

"Pilgrimages provide this epiphany of catholicity, a universality that is marvelously paradoxical," writes Bishop Soto.

As a procession in front of the Rosary Basilica was about to begin, the presider announced: "You have journeyed to Lourdes. Now, Jesus journeys with you."

Moving water possesses a mysterious energy. Whether it is a river or a spring, life will flourish around it. The waters of Lourdes will do the same for anyone who is attentive to its fresh, invigorating, cascading cadence.

In the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the pilgrims gathered to share together rich Catholic rituals, each of which speak a language that is universal while also expressing the very personal.

Theme for this issue's feature stories is 'when natural disaster strikes'

"As the Lord once revealed his greatness in Nazareth he now continues to do so by lifting up the lowly from the spring waters of the Grotto," writes Bishop Soto.

They call for the elimination of stigma and closer ties between faith and medicine

Bishop Soto: 'Bishop Garcia possesses a resilient hope and a resolute love for the Lord Jesus'

More than 1,000 Hispanic ministry leaders from California, Hawaii and Nevada are gathering in Visalia this weekend.