In this thought-provoking work, John Joseph Clifford examines the logic of religious belief and the phenomenon of miraculous healing at the famous Catholic shrine of Lourdes. Drawing on philosophy, theology, and psychology, Clifford offers a compelling analysis of the ways in which faith can influence our perceptions and experiences of the world around us. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.