Coroncina Madonna di Lourdes to Crown of the Madonna of Lourdes in English. This is a special rosary devotion that is said to have been given to Saint Bernadette Soubirous by the Virgin Mary during the apparitions at Lourdes in 1858. Through this prayer, Catholics find a special way to honour the Mother of God and receive her blessings. Saint Bernadette Soubirous was just fourteen years old when she saw the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. The Madonna appeared to her many times over the course of several months, and each time gave her messages of peace and hope. One of the most significant moments came on March 1, 1858, when the Virgin told Bernadette to pray a new prayer, the Coroncina. She also showed the young girl how to pray it, and explained its significance and benefits. The Coroncina della Madonna di Lourdes is a rosary that consists of seven decades (groups of ten beads). The prayer begins with an introductory set of three Hail Marys, followed by an Our Father, three more Hail Marys, and a Glory Be. Then each decade is prayed, followed by the Gloria Patri, a prayer that glorifies the Holy Trinity. The decades of the Coroncina focus on different aspects of the life and ministry of the Virgin Mary. The first decade meditates on her Immaculate Conception, the second on her obedience to God's will, the third on her divine motherhood, the fourth on her sorrowful heart, the fifth on her maternal love for all people, the sixth on her role as Queen of Heaven, and the seventh on her intercession. The Coroncina is a powerful prayer that can bring comfort, healing, and spiritual benefits to those who recite it. Through this devotion, Catholics seek to deepen their relationship with the Virgin Mary and receive her intercession for their needs. The prayer is also said to have special efficacy in curing physical ailments and spiritual afflictions. The Coroncina della Madonna di Lourdes is often prayed by pilgrims visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, where Saint Bernadette saw the apparitions. The Sanctuary is a popular destination for Catholics seeking healing and spiritual renewal. Here, visitors can see the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette, as well as the miraculous healing waters that flow there. But the Coroncina can be prayed anywhere, at any time. Catholics around the world have embraced this devotion and found comfort and solace through it. By praying the Coroncina, they join in the long tradition of devotion to the Madonna that stretches back to the earliest days of Christianity. For Catholics, the Coroncina della Madonna di Lourdes is a special way to honour the Mother of God and deepen their faith. Through this devotion, they seek to emulate the trust and love that Saint Bernadette showed for the Virgin Mary, and to receive her blessings and intercession. Whether at the Sanctuary of Lourdes or in their own homes, Catholics can find spiritual renewal and healing through the power of the Coroncina.