Analysis Of Our Lady Of Lourdes

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1. Introduction
The Catholic Church has a special reverence for the Blessed Virgin Mary. This veneration has developed over time, so that she becomes the endless subject of study for everyone, especially for theologians, throughout the world. Mary has been known under many titles. Vietnam has “Our Lady of Lavang,” Mexico honors “Our Lady of Guadalupe,” Portugal has “Our Lady of Fatima,” Belgium venerates “Our Lady of Banneux,” and France honors “Our Lady of Lourdes.” Through each of her titles, Mary sends a special message for us. In this essay, I will study about “Our Lady of Lourdes” in the following way. First, I will briefly describe the context within which Mary appeared at the Grotto in Lourdes, France. Secondly, I will then present the …show more content…

Pruvost addressed, “ It is the first mission entrusted to Bernadette; it is also the most important of all the works performed at Lourdes.” As a consequence, Mary gave another message on the eighth that involved in the above directive, “Penance! Penance! Penance!” and “Kiss the ground on behalf of sinners.” Through these words, we can feel the love that our Mother holds for us. She and her Son, Jesus, never miss any opportunities involving salvation, especially of sinners. As Jesus said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17).
“Go to the fountain, drink, and cleanse yourself” is the instruction for Bernadette at Our Lady’s ninth apparition. Through these words, Bernadette is directed to the spring of healing water. It was the beginning of numerous miracles afterwards. The spring helps people recall that when the soldier pierced Jesus’ heart on the cross, blood and water spurted out. Since that time, the Church has formed. Jesus Christ is also the Spring of Love, Blessings, and Living Water. He comes to heal this world of distress, suffering, and

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