February 10, 2013. (Romereports.com) Italian journalist Vittorio Messori is widely known for tackling current
issues within the Catholic Church. Previously, he has published two
books about John Paul II and Joseph Ratzinger.
Now, he is
focusing his attention on the
apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes. He
believes the authenticity of the message, lies in
the credibility of
Bernadette's testimony, since she says she saw the apparition directly.
It's also the topic of his latest book Bernadette non ci ha ingannati,
or Bernadette Does Not Deceive.
VITTORIO MESSORI
Journalist and Writer
“History can show that the apparitions of Lourders are authentic. And when we have a faith crisis, which also happens to me, naturally, when we have doubts, when we have problems, then we can seize that which is true, and that is Lourdes.”
Messori says the message of Lourdes can help many people
reconcile with their Catholic faith, because her apparitions appear to strengthen the Pope's authority.
VITTORIO MESSORI
Journalist and Writer
“Let's not forget that Lourdes is very Catholic. Our Lady appears always with a rosary in hand, she appears four years after a dogma on her Immaculate Conception, as if to confirm what Pius IX did. Our Lady appears according to the several cycles of the liturgy. It's why Lourdes is the place that the Popes have loved more.”
The Italian writer is also working on his next book, also dealing with Lourdes. He will attempt to explain why the grotto in Lourdes was the best place for Our Lady's apparition.
VITTORIO MESSORI
Journalist and Writer
“In the fist book, I've been dedicated entirely to examining Bernadette's credibility. The second book will be called “Return to that Grotto,” where I will respond to questions about that mystery. Because we believers may say, why an insignificant town as Lourdes? Why a person as humanly insignificant as Bernadette?”
Vittorio Messori, was raised in an agnostic environment. He decided to document supernatural interventions, apparitions and miracles of Our Lady, because he considers them to be God's manifestations, that can reinforce the faith.
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