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La Salette-Fallavaux, France—September 19, 1846, A.D.
Allegedly, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to two poor children — Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud — on a lonely mountain above LaSalette, France. The local church approved the apparition in 1851 and 1855, affirming its supernatural character and its urgent message: Mother Mary weeps because her children have forgotten God. Below are the comments of four popes.
- The Shrine of LaSalette is of great authenticity and is destined to have a future. I love this devotion and shall be glad to see it spread. – Pope Pius IX
- With all my heart, I bless LaSalette & everything pertaining to LaSalette. – Pope Leo XIII
- The devotion of Our Lady of LaSalette ought to spread, for it is a devotion that goes straight to the heart. – Pope Benedict XV
- Very willingly do we direct our desires & encouragement to the dear missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette, in the easy confidence that the Most Holy Virgin will, in return, be glad to obtain for them a great abundance of graces & consolation for the fruitfulness of their ministry, now so varied & reaching to the most distant Apostolate fields. – Pope Pius XII
LaSalette is a tale of a broken heart. A beautifil crowned lady sits on a stone, her face buried in her hands. She weeps like a mother who watches her children drift away. Her tears are a sign of wounds by human indifference.
The Church teaches that approved apparitions are optional helps, not additions to revelation. LaSalette is one such help: a reminder to return to the sacraments, honor the Lord’s Day and live in reverence.
The Message of Our Lady
- Stop ignoring God.
- Honor Sunday as a day of prayer and rest.
- Stop using God’s name in anger or disrespect i.e. "omg," blessed is the name of God
- Pray every day, even a small prayer.
- Turn away from sin and come back to Christ.
- Trust God during suffering; He does not abandon us.
- Share kindness with others, especially the poor.
- Stay faithful when life feels heavy or confusing.
- Mother Mary is praying for us — respond with love.
- The world grows cold when hearts grow cold; warm them with faith.
Controversial Claims
The above summarizes the public message approved by the Church in 1846, and not the 1879 writings thereafter. As a result, the 1879 claims will not be addressed here. You are welcome to your own opinion.
The Woman in Tears
The vision brings tenderness. The lady rises from her stone seat and speaks with a voice both gentle and firm. She tells the children that people no longer pray, they work on Sundays and they use the Lord’s name in vain. Her tears fall as she speaks — a sign that all human choices are seen.
The lady’s message provides practical advice: keep Sunday holy. Pray daily. Respect God’s name. Return to the sacraments. Live charity. LaSalette is a call to conversion. It is a mother saying, “Come home” to her children.
Why LaSalette Matters
In a world of noise, distraction and spiritual fatigue, LaSalette applies today. Tears are justified — something essential is slipping away. The message is a spiritual reboot. Slow down. Pray. Abide. Live in reverence and let His mercy soften our hearts.
LaSalette also reminds us that God’s commandments are gifts, not burdens. Sunday rest is not a restriction; it is for our mental healing. Prayer is not an obligation; it is oxygen for our souls. Respect for God’s name is not old-fashioned; it is discipline and dignity. LaSalette invites us to return to a beautiful and truly wholesome, Catholic life.
Prayer for Holiness
O Lady who weeps on a mountain high, your tears are for souls who forget, who deny.
Your call is to love, not in shame or in fear; in a mother’s voice saying, “see Child, I am near.”
If Sunday is lost in all work & no play; you say. “God blesses us most when we honor His day.
When anger misuses the name of the Lord, you plead for respect in our deeds & our word.
When prayer feels small or too heavy to start, you gather each ‘sigh’ as a gift from our heart.
When sorrow grows deep & our courage grows thin, you lift us & lead us away from our sin.
When charity falters & kindness grows cold, you teach us the mercy the Gospel foretold.
When faith becomes fragile & hope seems to fade—you shelter our souls in your mantle—as shade.
O LaSalette Mother, so gentle & bright, restore us to grace with your tears as our light.
Guide us to Jesus, our refuge & friend, & keep us in love till our journey’s true end.
Sources
CatholicSaints.Info. | Our Lady of LaSalette
History | Sanctuary of Our Lady of LaSalette
La Salette - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia - Catholic Online
La Salette Missionaries 2020. Message of Our Lady of La Salette
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