The town of Saintes got its name from a pious tradition that Mary Salome and some other disciples of Jesus fled the Holy Land in 45 A.D. They were miraculously transported across the Mediterranean Sea and landed in this region of what is now France. The area was called Saintes Maries de la Mer (St. Mary’s of the Sea).
According to legend, the bells in the Cathedral of Saintes began ringing by themselves one day long ago on the octave day (February 9) of the Feast of the Presentation (February 2). Upon hearing the bells, the sacristans saw unknown men holding candles and singing hymns in honor of Our Lady of the Bells, who was venerated there.
Prayer
Our Lady of the Bells, miracles can happen when we least expect it. Open our eyes to see the miracles that surround us in our daily lives.
Reflection
Light a candle today and sing a hymn in honor of the Blessed Mother.
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