Ivo Bardo – a renowned scholar and master of psychiatry, researched, investigated, and authored the book “The Miraculous Spring of Lourdes”
Lourdes is a spring located in the south of France. For many years, this small water source was hardly known. Suddenly, the spring became famous not only in France but almost worldwide. Why did Lourdes Spring become so famous?
In March 1858, a French girl named Bernadette experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary, who conveyed: “I grant you this miraculous spring to alleviate some of the suffering in the world.”
Guided by a mysterious force, Bernadette ventured deep into a cave in the mountains. She lifted a moss-covered stone and found a steaming spring bubbling forth. The first witness to the miracle of this spring was the parish priest of Lourdes. After hearing the Virgin Mary’s message, the priest regarded the spring as sacred water. He used this water to bless a blind man named Barthelemy. Remarkably, at that moment, the man regained his sight and could read a note the priest was holding.
News of this miracle spread rapidly. A girl named Charlotte, who had been paralyzed for a long time, was brought to Lourdes Spring and soon regained her strength, walking normally after drinking from the spring. An elderly man suffering from chronic asthma was cured after just two sips of the spring water. In addition to the sick seeking healing, many journalists, researchers, and scholars also arrived. The previously remote and quiet area of Lourdes suddenly became bustling and lively as people came to pray for healing, gather information, and conduct research…
According to Ivo Bardo and various reports, each year, between 40,000 to 80,000 people from different regions of France flock to Lourdes. The number of foreign visitors is also significant. The scholar witnessed numerous people being healed. The ailments of the visitors were diverse: some suffered from heart disease, others from lung issues, stomach problems, and chronic illnesses… notably, there were even those who were blind, paralyzed, or afflicted by what is known as “spirit possession.” Journalists and researchers documented these events, capturing photos and filming these remarkable scenes.
