Our Lady of La Salette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of La Salette |
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| Location | La Salette-Fallavaux, France |
| Date | 19 September 1846 |
| Witness | Melanie Calvat, Maximin Giraud |
| Type | Marian apparation |
| Approval | November 1851, during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX |
| Shrine | Basicila of Our Lady of La Salette |
Our Lady of La Salette is a special name for the Virgin Mary. Many people believe she appeared in the small village of La Salette, France. Two children, Maximin Giraud and Melanie Calvat, said they saw her. In French, her name is Notre-Dame de La Salette.
The Story of La Salette
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On September 19, 1846, Maximin Giraud and Melanie Calvat were on Mount Sous-les Baisses. They reported seeing the Virgin Mary there. She was crying as she spoke to them.
First, she spoke in French, then in their local dialect. After sharing her message, the woman disappeared. The next day, the children's story was written down. They signed it, along with others who had heard their amazing tale.
What Happened Next
When Maximin and Melanie shared what the woman had said, it caused a lot of excitement. Soon after, the bishop of Grenoble started to investigate. He wanted to find out if the children's story was true.
In 1851, the bishop announced that the apparition was "worthy of belief." This was an important first step for the Catholic Church to approve the event.
The Message of Hope
The message from La Salette is about people changing their lives and turning towards Jesus Christ. Even though the message came from a small French village in the 1800s, it has had a big impact. Many important people, like John Vianney and Don Bosco, were inspired by La Salette.
Pope John Paul II once said that La Salette is "a message of hope." This hope comes from the Virgin Mary, who is seen as the Mother of all people. The spirit of La Salette encourages prayer, personal change, and dedication.
Images for kids
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The Basilica of Our Lady of La Salette.
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The Marian Shrine of Our Lady in the great mountain of La Salette.
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The La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA.
See also
In Spanish: Virgen de La Salette para niños
