The apparition of Our Lady of Knock occurred on Thursday, August 21, 1879 at 8pm and was approved by Archbishop Thomas Gilmartin, in the Archdiocese of Tuam, Ireland in 1936. Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saint John the Evangelist appeared in a blaze of light at Saint John the Baptist Church in Knock. They appeared to float about two feet off the ground and would move toward the visionaries. Mary was clothed in white with a brilliant crown on her head. She was praying with her eyes and hands raised to heaven. Saint Joseph wore white robes and stood on Mary's right and was turned toward her in respect. Saint John was dressed in white and stood on Mary's left and resembled a bishop, with a small mitre. He appeared to be preaching with an open book in his left hand. Behind them was a plain altar with a cross and lamb and adoring angels. The apparition was witnessed by 15 people. Healings were reported and now it is a major pilgrimage destination.
Today while in Madrid with the Holy Father, I will be praying to Our Lady, whom I have grown close to over the past year, to continue reveal our Heavenly Father's Plan for my life and to have the courage to life it.
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