Pius XII believed the apparitions at Lourdes were a perfect antidote to the rise in materialism he saw in the world.
When reflecting on the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Lourdes, Pius XII firmly believed that the Blessed Mother held the key to combatting materialism.
Rise of materialism
He lamented the fact that in 1958, society was increasingly obsessed with material things, leading to a degradation in the value of human life.
For Pius XII, the message of Our Lady of Lourdes provided a blueprint to combat these temptations in society.
Go to Mary
Not only did Pius XII see repentance for our sins as a vital weapon against materialism, but he also urged everyone to go to Mary, knowing that she can lead us back to God.
Above all, if we want to combat the rise of materialism in our own soul, we must go to Mary and let her become the Queen of our heart.
