"The Water Will Have No Virtue Without Faith."

There have been repeated testimonials on this blog and elsewhere regarding the healing effects of the spring water which flows freely from Sylvan Springs. Comparisons have been made to the healing effects of the water from the springs in Lourdes, France.

This waterfall (1st photo) is the source of the spring water at Sylvan Springs which has been compared to the water from Lourdes, France (2nd photo) where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette.




One couple has reported success in their efforts to stop smoking and commit to sobriety, in part, due to their daily consumption of a small glass of water from these springs. Another woman reported her daughter was cured of a terrible digestive tract disorder after drinking the water. Still others have told us of various other maladies that have been eliminated in the course of their drinking the water or applying it to afflicted body parts.

Aside from the element of water in the equation, all of the aforementioned testimonials included two other MAJOR elements. Let us assess just what they have all told us was involved.

WATER

Is there anything miraculous about the water? Probably not any more than any other medal, cross, relic, or artifact anywhere else on this earthly plane.

Just like the water from Lourdes, this water is here for a reason. It adds to our...

FAITH

Every testimony described the fact that in addition to the water, each of the people asked Our Lady of America to intercede on their behalf. Some placed the picture of Our Lady of America at the end of their beds or in a prominent place in their home (like a cross or blessed palm?) to serve as a constant reminder and help strengthen them in their efforts of.....

PRAYER

Every testimonial also had an element of fervent prayer in it.

When you put all 3 elements together it becomes more powerful than any man could imagine.

St. Bernadette said, "One must have faith and pray, the water will have no virtue without faith."

St. Bernadette drank the water and washed her face with it. Our Blessed Mother has granted favors in conjunction with its use. Just like Lourdes, the water from these springs is something external meant to encourage and help our prayers and good works. Aside from that, people think it tastes pretty good and it sure does a good job of quenching your thirst...physical and spiritual.