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Introduction:
· Lavinia Spirida and Mary Lou Nemechek introduce the topic of Eucharistic miracles and their discussion.
Eucharistic Miracles:
1. Lanciano Miracle (750 A.D., Italy):
· Describes the original Eucharistic miracle in Lanciano, Italy, where the Eucharist transformed into flesh and blood during Mass.
· Provides historical context and details of the examination of the preserved tissue, confirming it as human heart tissue.
2. Bolsena Miracle (1263, Italy):
· Discusses the Eucharistic miracle in Bolsena, Italy, where blood began to stream out of the host at the moment of consecration.
3. Santarém Miracle (13th century, Portugal):
· Details the Eucharistic miracle in Santarém, Portugal, involving a host that bled after being stolen for dark purposes.
4. Additional Eucharistic Miracles:
· Briefly mentions various Eucharistic miracles around the world, including miracles in Ireland, Avignon, Venezuela, Poland, and India.
Feast of Corpus Christi:
· Discusses the Feast of Corpus Christi, instituted to commemorate Eucharistic miracles.
Adoration of the Eucharist:
· Explains the practice of adoration, where a consecrated host is reserved for worship and adoration.
Saints and Eucharistic Miracles:
· Discusses the experiences of saints like Saint Jean Vianney and Saint Padre Pio during adoration.
Conclusion:
· Shares final thoughts on Eucharistic miracles, the importance of belief, and references Blessed Carlo Acutis, who documented Eucharistic miracles.
