Saturday, November 25, 2023

Eucharistic miracle of Stiphout in 1342

 

Hello Everyone!

Our next Eucharistic miracle occurred in Stiphout, in the Netherlands. "In the Eucharistic miracle of Stiphout, consecrated Hosts were preserved from a raging fire that destroyed the whole church, which was later rebuilt." "In 1342 a violent thunderstorm suddenly broke out in the village of Stiphout. A lightning bolt struck the parish, setting it on fire. The flames quickly spread everywhere and reached the interior of the church. Not knowing what to do, the elderly pastor, Jan Hocaerts, immediately ran to warn the neighbors. A group of the faithful led by Jan Baloys, decided to try to rescue the Blessed Sacrament. It was impossible to enter the church and the only solution left was for someone to be lowered down through the window. Jan Baloys volunteered. After breaking the glass of the large window near the altar with a bar, he let himself down inside. With great amazement, he saw that the flames which had already destroyed the whole church were being kept away from the area around the tabernacle. Jan then opened the tabernacle, grabbed the ciborium containing the consecrated Hosts, and carried them to safety. Everyone immediately shouted, “Miracle!”. The church was later rebuilt and the Hosts remained intact until 1557. Because of historical vicissitudes and religious wars, every trace of them was subsequently lost."  Please see the following link: Eucharistic Miracle of Stiphout, Netherlands - 1342 (therealpresence.org).

Pray the Rosary.  Jesus told Sr. Lucia at Fatima that without exception, all problems and difficulties are lovingly taken care of by faithfully reciting the Rosary. 

God bless you.  We pray for you.