Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics. It was there that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a poor girl - Bernadette Soubirous.

In the grotto where Our Lady appeared, she pointed out to Bernadette location, where there is a source - water.

Every day healings take place at this place. People make a pilgrimage of hundreds of kilometers just to take a dip in a special pool and purchase water, which they later take to their homes and loved ones.

Water of Lourdes - how to apply?

Before using the water, it is a good idea to go to Confession and Communion, as the soul better receive the favors.

For external diseases you can use water by liquefying the affected area, and for internal diseases you can drink.

Prayer before drinking water from Lourdes

Before drinking the water, you can use a prayer that begins with the words:

"Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling of the Word, teach us perseverance in hearing the Word, submission to the voice of the Spirit..."

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