Eucharistic Miracles and Eucharistic Phenomena in the Lives of the Saints

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Item #: 1001731
ISBN: 9780895553034
Author: Joan Carroll Cruz
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 305
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On numerous occasions in the history of the Church, God has seen fit to offer miraculous visible proof of the Catholic teaching that at the sacred words of Consecration in the Mass, the bread and wine upon the altar are truly changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Joan Carroll Cruz's "Eucharistic Miracles" recounts 36 such major Eucharistic miracles in Church history. She tells of Hosts which have turned to visible flesh, Hosts which have bled, Hosts which have become hard as flint when received by a person in mortal sin, Hosts which have levitated, Hosts which have manifested their hidden presence by mysterious lights, consecrated "wine" which turned into visible blood, etc., as well as many miracles which occurred after sacrilege had been committed against the Holy Eucharist.

The events told here cover a wide historical gamut, the first miracle described being that of Lanciano, Italy in the 8th century and the last that of Stich, Bavaria in 1970. The author details the official investigations made into these remarkable events, and in many cases tells where the miraculous Hosts or Blood can still be seen and venerated today.

Also described here are many miraculous Eucharistic phenomena in the lives of the Saints: Mrs. Cruz tells of Saints who lived on the Eucharist alone, Saints who had raptures and ecstasies during Holy Communion, Saints who received Communion miraculously, and Saints who experienced levitations, visions, locutions, and phenomena of tears, fire and light in relation to their reception of the Eucharist. Plus, another section of the book gives the history of Eucharistic devotions, including Benediction, the Feast of Corpus Christi, and perpetual adoration.

To read the accounts of the amazing miracles related here -- events unexplained and unexplainable by science -- is to realize anew the literal truth of the Church's ancient doctrine of the Real Presnece. "Eucharistic Miracles" is destined to be for many people a powerful confirmation of the truth of the Catholic Faith by confirming the truth of one of the loftiest mysteries of the Catholic religion -- the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

INCLUDES EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF:
- Lanciano, Italy
- Braine, France
- Ferrara, Italy
- Augsburg, Germany
- Alatri, Italy
- Santarem, Portugal
- The Two Miracles of Stich, Germany
- plus more, including many instances of Eucharistic Phenomena in the Lives of the Saints

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4.92 / 5

(4.92/5 Stars, 12 Ratings) Based on 12 Reviews

Pros:	Informative (11); Easy To Read (10); Well Written (10); Deserves Multiple Readings (8); Page-Turner (5);
Best Uses:	Gift (4); Younger Readers (4); Older Readers (3); Reference (3); Travel Reading (3);
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader (6); Bookworm (3); Casual Reader (3);

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I love miracles! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Number One Gigi (St. Louis, Missouri, March 3, 2012) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Excellent for Adoration; Well Written; Deserves Multiple Readings; Beautiful histories;
Best Uses:	Adoration participants;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. I use this book and read two miracles during each of my Adoration visits. It focuses me on the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist! Beautiful and reverent descriptions. It is a perfect gift for yourself or others who go to Adoration regularly, but living in modern times, we all can benefit from remembering the miracle of our Eucharistic beliefs as we approach Communion!

So glad I bought this book. 5.00 out of 5

By:	Marianne the Grandmom (Limerick, PA, March 6, 2012) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written; Deserves Multiple Readings;
Best Uses:	Reference;
Describe Yourself:	Bookworm;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Great source of reference to counter claims that the Eucharist is merely a symbol rather than the real Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Helpful in evangelizing skeptical friends and family members.

Review: Eucharistic Miracles 5.00 out of 5

By:	Max Effort (St. Clair Shores, MI, February 26, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written;
Cons:	No cons whatsoever;
Best Uses:	Eucharistic history; Reference;
Describe Yourself:	Bookworm;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. An excellent book. I had found similar material online but prefer to read a book in the comfort of my living room recliner rather than sitting in front of a computer terminal. I don't know how many Catholics are aware of this phenomena and can't help but wonder if greater reverence would be held for the Eucharistic if the events portrayed in this book were more widely disseminated.

Powerful Affirmations 5.00 out of 5

By:	Loved by Love (Holyoke, MA, February 26, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Easy To Read; Informative; Well Written;
Best Uses:	Travel Reading; Older Readers; Gift; Younger Readers;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. If anyone ever had a doubt as to the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, he/she should read this book. As a daily communicant, I have a new understanding and appreciation of the Gift of his Love through the consecrated Bread and Wine. It relates awesome miracles, and I use "awesome" in the real sense of the word.

Fall In Love With The Eucharist All Over 5.00 out of 5

By:	Lorry (Branson Mo, February 26, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Easy To Read; Page-Turner; Informative; Deserves Multiple Readings; Well Written;
Best Uses:	Eucharistic appreciation;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. I'm an RCIA team member, I purchased this book for a better understanding and deeper appreciation for the Eucharist - BEST choice I made! Documented miracles of the Flesh and Blood in the Eucharist, I couldn't put it down!

Awesome 5.00 out of 5

By:	None (st. cloud, fl, March 1, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Page-Turner; Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written;
Best Uses:	Younger Readers; Gift;
Describe Yourself:	Casual Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. If you read this you will be struck by the total irreverence in our times of the Eucharist. The spirit you receive at First Holy Communion, for some reason and for the most part,give way to nonchalance over the years. This book could really shake up some people for a reality check. Something that seems to be totally taken for granted, could be taken away from us in a heartbeat if it was God's Will.

This is a must read!!! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Nana (Green Valley, AZ, March 4, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Easy To Read; Informative;
Best Uses:	Reference;
Describe Yourself:	Casual Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. This book is a must read if you wish to learn more about the Eucharistic Miracles. I did not know there were these many miracles/phenomena.

Outstanding! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Cora (Lansing, MI, March 16, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Easy To Read; Page-Turner; Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative;
Best Uses:	Younger Readers; Older Readers; Travel Reading; Gift;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Very informative, thoroughly researched, thought provoking. Hard to doubt the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic after reading this book.

A very good read 4.00 out of 5

By:	Cindy (Virginia Beach, April 5, 2011) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written; Deserves Multiple Readings;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Having read this book has helped me approach Holy Communion with more reverence and awe. My visits to the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle have become even more intimate and meaningful.

Interesting 5.00 out of 5

By:	Thomas (Kokomo, IN, June 14, 2010) Verified Buyer
Pros:	Easy To Read; Well Written; Informative;
Describe Yourself:	Casual Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Birthday gift

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The headline seems perfect. 5.00 out of 5

By:	Harry B (Palm Coast, FL, October 22, 2009) Verified Reviewer
Pros:	Deserves Multiple Readings; Informative; Well Written; Engaging characters; Easy To Read; Page-Turner;
Describe Yourself:	Bookworm;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. The book was quite fascinating and interesting to read. I learned a great deal more than I had previously known about the Blessed Sacrament. The true stories concerning incidents involving the mistreatment of the Holy Eucharist, and the consequences thereof, were very enlightening. After reading this book one will come to more fully appreciate the true presence of Our Lord in every consecrated host.

I couldn't put this book down! 5.00 out of 5

By:	Mike Ciccone (All over Pennsylvania, March 15, 2009)
Pros:	Page-Turner; Informative; Well Written; Suspenseful;
Cons:	It wasn't long enough;
Best Uses:	Gift; Travel Reading; Older Readers; Younger Readers;
Describe Yourself:	Everyday Reader;
Bottom Line:	Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Eucheristic Miracales was an amazing look inside one of catholocism's deepest mysteries- "the real presence of Christ" in the bread and wine. This book proves that the lord in really there in the sacrement of holy communion. After reading this book I have a far deeper appreciation and respect for our lord's gift of the sacred sacrement. I usually read multiple books at one time, and take months to finish one. I could not put this book down, and tell everyone I knew about it. I finished it in 11 days. The short concise accounts of miracles kept me wanting to read more. The organization of the book with the earliest miracles first, and the more recent ones toward the end gives a unique history of the catholic church and our attitude toward communion throughout time. I was amazed to learn that communion could be privately kept at one's home for adoration in the early days of the church. Also- the concept of recieving communion at a rail in the 1400's was interesting. I really want to read the Incorruptables also by this author but it is not available anywhere, and that is very disappointing. If it is written half as well as this book is, it should be reprinted.

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