Heres a report from the paper of whats been happening in a curch in in my area in Australia the last few days
Church statues 'bleed'
May 24, 2004 - 3:52PM
Thousands of believers are looking for their own miracle in a small Brisbane Catholic church where statues have supposedly started bleeding and weeping rose oil tears.
The Vietnamese Community Church, in the south-western suburb of Inala, is the centre of the religious fervour with many attendees believing the apparent phenomena is a sign of hope from God in a world now fraught with uncertainty.
"We need this - we need something positive to believe in with everything that's happening in the world at the moment," said Mike Hill, from the nearby suburb of Gailes, today.
Church spokesman Vincent Do said the abnormalities, which are the first recorded religious phenomena to occur in Australia since a fence post in Sydney's Coogee reportedly took on the image of the Madonna, began more than a week ago when rose oil started flowing from the eyes, nose, forehead and fingers of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
He said on Friday drops of blood began falling from the corner of Mary's robe onto her feet and a small cross of Jesus on the altar also began to bleed.
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During the Friday night mass, blood again flowed from the small cross and from Jesus' wounds on a larger crucifix behind the altar, in front of dozens of witnesses.
On Saturday, in front of yet more witnesses, another cross and the statue of a saint also began to bleed.
Mr Do said news of the phenomenon had spread quickly, with people coming from as far as Sydney and Melbourne to witness the sight.
He said Catholic Church authorities had yet to examine the phenomena, but he was sure the evidence would soon be tested.
Most of the affected paraphernalia has now been locked behind glass to protect it for later analysis, while a white table cloth that bears a large rose oil stain has also been folded up out of harms way.
Bill White, of Logan in Brisbane's south, said he had come to the church feeling sceptical but soon changed his mind.
"It's quite an awesome feeling, I've seen things on TV like this before where they had things injected with a slow release - but I can't see anything like that," he said.
Worshippers have brought in dozens of their own statues of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and the saints in the hope the blessings will be passed on.
Ornate flower offerings also decorate the community church, brought by everyday people who believe a miracle has occurred.
Church statues 'bleed'
May 24, 2004 - 3:52PM
Thousands of believers are looking for their own miracle in a small Brisbane Catholic church where statues have supposedly started bleeding and weeping rose oil tears.
The Vietnamese Community Church, in the south-western suburb of Inala, is the centre of the religious fervour with many attendees believing the apparent phenomena is a sign of hope from God in a world now fraught with uncertainty.
"We need this - we need something positive to believe in with everything that's happening in the world at the moment," said Mike Hill, from the nearby suburb of Gailes, today.
Church spokesman Vincent Do said the abnormalities, which are the first recorded religious phenomena to occur in Australia since a fence post in Sydney's Coogee reportedly took on the image of the Madonna, began more than a week ago when rose oil started flowing from the eyes, nose, forehead and fingers of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
He said on Friday drops of blood began falling from the corner of Mary's robe onto her feet and a small cross of Jesus on the altar also began to bleed.
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During the Friday night mass, blood again flowed from the small cross and from Jesus' wounds on a larger crucifix behind the altar, in front of dozens of witnesses.
On Saturday, in front of yet more witnesses, another cross and the statue of a saint also began to bleed.
Mr Do said news of the phenomenon had spread quickly, with people coming from as far as Sydney and Melbourne to witness the sight.
He said Catholic Church authorities had yet to examine the phenomena, but he was sure the evidence would soon be tested.
Most of the affected paraphernalia has now been locked behind glass to protect it for later analysis, while a white table cloth that bears a large rose oil stain has also been folded up out of harms way.
Bill White, of Logan in Brisbane's south, said he had come to the church feeling sceptical but soon changed his mind.
"It's quite an awesome feeling, I've seen things on TV like this before where they had things injected with a slow release - but I can't see anything like that," he said.
Worshippers have brought in dozens of their own statues of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and the saints in the hope the blessings will be passed on.
Ornate flower offerings also decorate the community church, brought by everyday people who believe a miracle has occurred.
A sincere question for you all regarding miracles such as this is why would God choose to show himself in this manner? Why not perform miracles that heal people, or bring food and water to the hungry? This may be one of those "don't question God" questions, but I'm just curious as to the Catholic Church stance on this. I realize that this sounds like a troll, but it is not. I just heard our pastor preach this weekend about "false miracles" possibly being the devil's work, (He was NOT talking about the RCC, however, but WOF-ers) and that we must be on our guard around them. I know one of the statues (is it Our Lady of Fatima?) brought water to a village, but I'm just wondering what bleeding statues could do for belivers. Thanks for your responses to this.
