Episodes

  • Lourdes The Second Day I

    Lourdes The Second Day I
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the quiet darkness of a country railway station soon swells with the restless arrival of a pilgrimage train bearing a multitude of suffering souls, amid a well-oiled but frenzied orchestration of aid and human hope. The mingling of wearied pilgrims, vigilant priests, and dedicated bearers sets the stage for a profound encounter with faith and the fragile human condition as day breaks over the solemn Lourdes landscape.
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    41 mins
  • Lourdes The Second Day II

    Lourdes The Second Day II
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the vast and overcrowded hospital prepared to receive a multitude of the infirm, where eager lady-hospitallers and devoted Sisters struggled amidst the chaotic and pitiful throng of suffering souls seeking solace and hope at Lourdes. As the procession of the afflicted made its solemn way to the radiant Grotto, a sober yet stirring atmosphere of faith and yearning suffused the morning, mingling with moments of human frailty and whispered prayers beneath the august presence of the Virgin’s sanctuary.
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    44 mins
  • Lourdes The Second Day III

    Lourdes The Second Day III
    Jun 17 2026
    In which a young priest, restless and torn by doubt, wanders the environs of Lourdes and unexpectedly encounters an old friend whose tragic losses have led him back to faith amidst the fervour of the pilgrimage. The narrative gently unfolds amid the fervent cries of the afflicted at the piscinas, the weary ministrations of devoted attendants, and the poignant struggles of those who seek healing at the miraculous spring.
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    44 mins
  • Lourdes The First Day V

    Lourdes The First Day V
    Jun 16 2026
    In which a train journey fills with the soft murmurs of prayer and anticipation as weary pilgrims, guided by Sister Hyacinthe and the young priest Pierre, prepare for their encounter with the sacred site of Lourdes, whilst Pierre recounts the tender and humble origins of Bernadette Soubirous, a delicate child whose visionary experiences and austere childhood amidst the green solitude of the Pyrenees have stirred hearts and minds. The narrative unfolds in a sympathetic and gently probing tone, tracing the blossoming faith and miraculous fervour that bloom in the quiet town, as the passengers drift between hope and weariness beneath the vast, starry night.
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    54 mins
  • Lourdes The First Day III

    Lourdes The First Day III
    Jun 16 2026
    In which the pilgrims aboard the white train, a travelling hospital of suffering souls, find themselves momentarily stilled at Poitiers station, where acts of tender care and fleeting human connection mingle with the restless throng. Amongst the weary and the afflicted, meditations on faith, hope, and the unspoken mysteries of life and death quietly unfold beneath the watchful eyes of devoted Sisters and compassionate strangers.
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    44 mins
  • Lourdes The First Day IV

    Lourdes The First Day IV
    Jun 16 2026
    In which a train-bound company of infirm pilgrims is buoyed by the radiant presence of Sophie, a young girl whose miraculous cure ignites a soaring chorus of stories celebrating wondrous healings attributed to Lourdes—a sacred realm where faith and hope intertwine amid harrowing suffering. As tales of redemption unfold and the chapel hymns soar, the weary travellers find in their shared yearning for miracles a delicate balm for both body and spirit, revealing the tender interplay of belief, doubt, and longing that sustains them on their journey.
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    49 mins
  • Lourdes The First Day II

    Lourdes The First Day II
    Jun 15 2026
    In which Abbe Pierre Froment embarks on a pilgrimage and is transported through the corridors of memory, revisiting his childhood ties, youthful affections, and the painful schisms wrought by faith and doubt within his family. As he journeys with ailing companions, the unfolding struggle of belief and reason shapes his solitary resolve amid the haunting visage of Marie, whose enduring suffering inspires a delicate hope in the possibility of divine mercy.
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    45 mins
  • Lourdes The First Day I

    Lourdes The First Day I
    Jun 15 2026
    In which a motley company of pilgrims and sufferers embark on a long, arduous journey to Lourdes, confined within the stifling carriage that becomes a rolling microcosm of human affliction and fragile hope. Among the chorus of prayers and chants, tender interactions and whispered confidences reveal the varied sorrows and devotions of those united by their yearning for grace and consolation.
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    41 mins