ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lourdes water

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a place called Lourdes in France? Well, a long time ago in 1858, a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous was walking near a little cave when she saw a lady in a white dress. The lady told Bernadette to dig in the ground and drink from the water that came out. Bernadette did what the lady said and found a spring of water.

People started saying that the water from this spring could do amazing things like heal them when they were sick. Many people went to this cave to drink the water and some even took it home with them.

Now, many years later, people still believe that the water from Lourdes can help them. They collect it in special bottles and use it to help them feel better. Some even go on trips to Lourdes to drink the water and pray.

But here's the thing, we don't know for sure if the water actually has the power to heal people. Some people think it's just because when someone is sick or hurt and they drink the water, they feel hopeful and happy. And feeling hopeful and happy can make your body feel better.

So, Lourdes water is basically water from a special spring in Lourdes that some people think can help heal them. But it's important to always listen to your doctor and take medicine if you need it, okay?