The discovery of the springOn 25 February 1858, during the ninth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle, a significant event occurred. The Virgin asked Bernadette to "drink from the spring and wash". However, there was no visible spring there. Following Our Lady's instructions, Bernadette scratched the floor of the grotto with her hands and discovered a small puddle of muddy water.At first, this gesture seemed strange and caused incomprehension among the witnesses present. However, the water gradually gushed out of the earth and eventually formed a real spring, now considered miraculous. This water, which became a symbol of healing and purification, soon attracted pilgrims from Lourdes and beyond. Read more...

A turning point in the Virgin's messageOn 27 February 1858, Bernadette Soubirous witnessed the tenth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle. By this time, the apparitions were already arousing great fervour among the people of Lourdes, and pilgrims were beginning to flock to witness these miraculous events. In this tenth apparition, the Virgin insisted on the importance of prayer, penance and faith, while subtly introducing the theme of spiritual healing. Read more...

Lourdes, the eleventh apparition: a call to penance in humilityOn 28 February 1858, the eleventh Marian apparition at Lourdes marked a high point in the series of encounters between Bernadette Soubirous and the Virgin Mary. This apparition, although discreet, was essential to the overall message of the apparitions, with a particular emphasis on penance and humility. On this day, Bernadette continues to deepen her spiritual bond with the White Lady of the Massabielle grotto, while dealing with the growing influx of pilgrims. Read more...

Lourdes, the twelfth apparition: a renewed call to prayer and penanceOn 1 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the twelfth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. This apparition was a continuation of the previous ones, with an ever stronger call to prayer and penance, two central themes of the Marian apparitions at Lourdes. It marked a moment of spiritual renewal for Bernadette and for the large number of pilgrims who came to Lourdes. Read more...

Lourdes, the thirteenth apparition: a message of faith in silenceOn 2 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the thirteenth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle. Although this apparition was marked by a certain discretion, it was of great importance in the context of the Marian events at Lourdes. It was marked by a silent message, reinforcing the faith of Bernadette and the faithful without the addition of any new words from the Virgin. Read more...