Garabandal Station 13

San Sebastián de Garabandal

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Garabandal Station 13

Garabandal Station 13 portrays the sacred moment when Jesus's lifeless body is removed from the cross and placed in Mary's arms—the sorrowful Pietà. The Mother who first cradled the infant Jesus in Bethlehem now cradles His corpse at Calvary. At Garabandal, the Blessed Virgin appeared as a tender, loving mother deeply concerned for her children's eternal welfare. The apparitions revealed Mary's maternal grief over souls lost to sin and her urgent desire to gather all her children safely into her Immaculate Heart. This station invites us to entrust ourselves completely to Mary's care, as Jesus did when He gave her to us from the cross saying, "Behold your mother." The Garabandal messages emphasize that Mary is the surest path to Jesus and to salvation.

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Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.

Lord, as Mary held Your lifeless body, she held in her arms all the souls You died to save. She embraced all of humanity in that moment, accepting us as her spiritual children according to Your will. You gave us Your Mother from the cross, and now she has received us. Help me to run to Mary in every need, to seek refuge in her Immaculate Heart, to trust in her maternal intercession.

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After praying this station, you are invited to deepen your understanding through insights from Garabandal.

Apparition Insights

Away from Public Eye

All four visionaries eventually married and lived quiet lives away from the public eye, raising their families in ordinary circumstances. Despite pressure throughout their lives to recant or modify their testimonies about Garabandal, none ever did. They maintained the truth of what they experienced, while also humbly submitting to the Church's authority to judge the authenticity of the apparitions. Conchita, Mari Loli, Jacinta, and Mari Cruz have borne their unique burden with grace and dignity, exemplifying how those who receive private revelations should conduct themselves—with humility, obedience, and peaceful witness to what they experienced.

Sacrifices

The complete first message stated: "We must make many sacrifices, perform much penance, and visit the Blessed Sacrament frequently. But first, we must be very good. If we do not, a chastisement will befall us. The cup is already filling up, and if we do not change, a very great chastisement will come upon us." This message provides a roadmap for conversion: begin with fundamental goodness, add Eucharistic devotion, and practice voluntary penance. The message places responsibility squarely on each individual—our choices determine our destiny and influence God's response to humanity.

Eight Days Before

When the Miracle occurs, Conchita has stated that she will announce the date exactly eight days in advance, as Our Lady instructed. This advance notice will allow people from around the world to travel to Garabandal to witness the event. The Miracle will occur between March and May, on a Thursday evening at 8:30 PM (local time), during the feast day of a young Eucharistic martyr. The announcement will fulfill Mary's promise and will test the faith of those who claim to believe the apparitions—will they make the journey to witness what has been promised for over sixty years?

Extend the Pilgrimage

Your journey does not end here. Every step of prayer is an invitation to deepen your relationship with the Divine. Below, you will find additional resources to help you cultivate grace, seek virtue, and carry the peace of this sacred space into your daily life.

Garabandal Station 13

San Sebastián de Garabandal