Bernadette of Lourdes Ornament

This ornament is handmade, by Sue Kouma Johnson, from 2 prints of her pencil drawing of St Bernadette, placed back to back. She then cut glass to cover both sides, and solder the edges with lead free solder. Approximately 1 1/2" x 2", it is a striking piece, which you may place in a tiny easel at bedside, or hang with a ribbon from the rear view mirror of your car.The Blessed Mother appeared to little Bernadette of Lourdes in 1858 in France and told her to dig in the dirt and drink some of the water she found. From small beginnings, a marvelous healing spring has drawn millions over the years to be cured of physical and spiritual ailments. Saint Bernadette herself was an amazingly humble servant of God, never healed of her own physical ailments. She almost died numerous times before finally passing into glory at the age of thirty five. Mother Mary told her, "I cannot promise you happiness in this world, but in the next." Bernadette's own infirmities and great holiness caused her to be