Virgin Mary Apparition Photo Gallery by GEORGE A. FIAD, SR. at pbase.com

Virgin Mary Apparition

Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Family in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Miami, Florida, USA.

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I want to thank everyone that has taken the time to view these photographs. They were all taken using only the available light and with the intention of demonstrating as best as possible what the human eye witnessed at the moment. My beliefs are my personal views and we each are passionate about our personal beliefs. This is wonderful and I celebrate the diversity and depth as well as the conviction of everyone's beliefs. However, the purpose of posting these photographs was strictly for the viewing pleasure of PBase Guests and members interested in the images and I welcome comments that are related to the quality, nature, composition, lighting, technical issues and any other constructive comments about making the images better in my future shoots. This site is not intended to act as a sounding board for the diversity of religious beliefs of the viewers or for use as a blog to argue between one view and another through the comments feature of this site. Please do not use this site's comment feature for any reason other than as intended and explained above. These pictures are posted for your viewing pleasure and as a means for me to share my camera's captures and receive constructive feedback from the PBase community and guests.

A photo memory book which includes all these photographs and more was produced at the request of a select number of persons and is available upon request at gafiad@aol.com or www.fiadphotography.com.

Blessing to all and ENJOY!

George A. Fiad, Sr.

PS. Please feel free to also visit my web site at www.fiadphotography.com

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DSC_5330 Image in color of what appears to be shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5334 Image in color of what appears to be shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5334 Image in black and white medium from of the previous photograph; what appears to be shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than color desaturation, sharpening, clarity, noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and photo texts made with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5334--Inverted/Negative image of Original Digital Color File Image in reverse, inverted, "Negative" from of the previous photograph; shadow like images of what appear to be the Blessed Virgin Mary (image on left side) and the Holy Family now appears as if the figure on the right is also a female in this "Negative" of the original color photo (Mary Magdalene?). Images appear on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than inverting to negative the original color file and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CS2. Photo frame and text within photo made with "Photofiltre" software. Note the increased detail in the shadow like image now greatly enhanced and with much better clarity and sharpnes.
DSC_5335 Image in color of shadow like images that appear to be that of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family), appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5335 Image in black and white of what appears to be the shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. File converted from RAW color into black and white, using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; frame and text on photo made with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5335-Inverted/negative Loans Image in reverse, inverted, "Negative" from of the previous photograph; what appears to be the shadow like images of Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than inverting to negative the original color file and RAW conversion using Adobe Photoshop CS2. Photo border and tex in photo made using "Photofiltre" software. Note the detail in the shadow is now greatly enhanced using this "Negative" inversion technique and it produces much greater clarity.	DSC_5336 Image in color of what appears to be shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200m zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.
DSC_5336-BW.jpg Image in black and white of what appears to be the shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than color desaturation adjustments, clarity, sharpening, noise reduction, and RAW conversion processed with Adobe Lightroon 1.1; frames and text on photos made with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5336-Inverse/Negative.jpg from Original Color Digital Raw File Image in reverse, inverted, "Negative" from of the previous photograph; what appears to be the shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than inverting to negative the original color file using Adobe Photoshop CS2. Note the detail in the shadow is now greatly enhanced and with much greater clarity.	DSC_5336 Image in color of what appears to be the shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5336-b&w.jpg Image in black and white of what appears to be the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing as shadow like images on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than color desaturation adjustments, clarity, sharpening, noise reduction, and RAW conversion with Adobe Lightroon 1.1; frames and text on photos made with "Photofiltre" software.
DSC_5336-Inverted/Negative.jpg of Original Digital Color Raw File Image in reverse, inverted, "Negative" from of the previous photograph; what appears to be the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary (image on left side) and the Holy Family now appears as if the figure on the right is also a female in this "Negative" of the original color photo file (Mary Magdalene?). Images are on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; frame and text on photo made with "Photofiltre" software. No processing done other than inverting to negative the original color file. Note the detail in the shadow is now greatly enhanced and with much greater clarity.	DSC_5341-bw.jpg Image in black and white of what appears to be the Blessed Virgin Mary (and the Holy Family) appearing as shadow like images on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than color desaturation adjustments, clarity, sharpening, noise reduction, and RAW conversion with Adobe Lightroon 1.1; frames and text on photos made with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5342 Image in color people standing outside the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament to view the shadow like figures of what appear to be the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Family on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5349 Image in color of the multitude of people in line waiting to get a glimps of what appears to be a shadow like image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Family appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.
DSC_5348 Surreal images in color of News Cameras and reporters interviewing Father Fernando Heria as to what appears to be the shadow like images of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Family appearing on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikon 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than Color Saturation adjustment, sharpening and clarity, color noise reduction, and RAW conversion using Adobe Lightroom 1.1; border and texts in photo produced with "Photofiltre" software.	DSC_5357-B&W Image in black and white of Father Fernando Heria, Pastor of St. Brendan Catholic Church, answering questions posed by news reports regarding what appears to be a shadow like image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Family on the cloth upon the altar of the Holy Eucharist. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami, Florida. Photo is taken in RAW format, hand held, using Nikor 28-200mm zoom lens, with available lighting, using high ISO, noise reduction settings turned on. No processing done other than color desaturation adjustments, clarity, sharpening, noise reduction, and RAW coversion with Adobe Lightroon 1.1; frames and text on photos made with "Photofiltre" software.

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rashel serdenia		27-Jan-2009 05:16
...its great.. hope mire people can browse it..

Guest		27-Jan-2009 05:15
....your page is great...it is such a nice one..hope others can browse it...

Guest		14-Dec-2008 02:29
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Peter Fuchs		26-Dec-2007 19:06
No se si el periodo de investigacion de estos elementos religiosos haya pasado, pero queria amplificar una idea muy importante. Lo importante de cualquier asunto de creyencia es el lugar en que la creyencia aparezsca. He leido que la iglesia institucional ha tomado una posicion de un cierto escepticismo acerca de estas visiones. Puesto que la Iglesia Catolica siempre ha tomado posiciones parecidas en situaciones semejantes, no hay sorpresa ninguna en eso. El lugar en cuestion es tambien el sitio de un seminario, distinguido por unos famosos profesores cubanos, Por ejemplo Fermin Peinado, autor de un libro muy importante a la comunidad cubana "Beware Yankee". Peinado era professor en el seminario de St. John Vianney al lado de St. Brendan's. Yo me considero muy afortunado de haber sido su estudiante de philosophia durante el periodo cuando era seminarista alli. Lo significante de todo esto es que Peinado era muy conservador en sus creyencias politicas. Por ejemplo durante los '80s los obispos catolicos se ponian en contra al gobierno sobre en el desarollo de armas atomicas. Peinado tomaba una posicion muy inteligente a mi parecer, diciendo que solo con la amenaza de estas fuerzas seria posible resolver los problemas contemporaneas, La sabiduria de Peinado en estos asuntos era mucho mas visible que los mismos obispos de la Iglesia Catolica. Quizas el lugar de estas visiones, sean falsas o verdaderas, tiene mucho de ver con todo esto en cuanto a un cierto espiritu de conservatismo inteligente que ha brindado en el sitio por muchos anos. Yo no me considero catolico hoy en dia, pero si con ese espiritu de conservatismo inteligente me conformo. Quizas por esas razones el lugar tiene una energia especial que sea la explicacion por el tema entero. Siendo creyente o no, quizas en ese espiritu de conservatismo haya una coneccion basado en la relacion fundamental entre maifestaciones religiosas y de este tipo de filosofia. -- Peter Fuchs, seminarista de St. John Vianney 1982-1985

Guest		23-Oct-2007 10:03
hi,it's very amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest		18-Oct-2007 03:37
Yo no estoy sorprendida por la respuesta del clero sobre este MILAGRO. Yo, junto con otras once personas fuimos testigos de un MILAGRO EUCARISTICO el 10 de Octubre del 2004, una mancha de sangre aparecio en la hostia consagrada en la custodia. Gracias a Dios, tenemos fotografias.........pero lo similar al MILAGRO de St Brendan es que el sacerdote CONSUMIO la Hostia!!!,...y con eso dio por terminado esta manifestacion del Senor...como si fuera tan facil... Bueno, eso fue lo que el creyo, porque el MILAGRO lo llevamos en nuestros corazones, y damos testimonio dia a dia de que..El Amor de Dios va mas alla de decisiones humanas.....JESUS ESTA VIVO!!!! Virginia G.

Edward		15-Oct-2007 00:14
The Miracle is there every moment 24 hours a day 7 days a week! He has a name, Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament! Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist in this way: He took bread, blessed and broke it, and giving it to His apostles, said: "Take and eat; this is My body;" then He took a cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: "All of you drink of this; for this is My blood of the new covenant which is being shed for many unto the forgiveness of sins;" finally, He gave His apostles the commission: "Do this in remembrance of Me."

Guest		14-Oct-2007 13:42
THE COINCIDENCE OF ALL COINCIDENCES. That the image of the Holy family is "projected" on a cloth in a Chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is present. That the virgin Mary is on the left (with crown and other features), that Joseph is on the right, and a baby in the middle. That the Blessed sacrament had the image of a heart also present. that all this happened suddenly accordin to witnesses. What a candle to project all that in a sacred place !!. Oye, que velita esa !!. .... por favor... quieren tapar el milagro porque no concuerda con cierta definicion que la Iglesia tiene de un milagro... bueno, en mi libro esto fue un milagro...mucha coincidencia !!!.

Guest		09-Oct-2007 14:15
If the church is about the truth, where is the monstrace, the mantle ? Why were the plants moved and why did they remove everything behind closed doors? Why didn't they just leave everything alone and let the people see for themselves. WHat are they hiding? Why say it was a miracle then all of the sudden claim it was not? Maybe pressure form people who where being inconvenienced by the traffic it was causing? If nothing was therewas nothing , then why did they take it?

Edward		03-Oct-2007 16:58
Pao, It's the church's duty to investigate and reveal truth! The church did it's job keeping truth. It was explainable by natural means, however God allowed it to happen. Instead of attacking the church you should be thankful that it has been around for over 2,000 years.

Edward		03-Oct-2007 16:32
Keep the faith Pao, miracles come to us in many forms including the experience at St Brendan's! In God's plan everything happens for a reason so keep your special moment that was especially for you. God bless you!

Pao		03-Oct-2007 01:00
It makes me sad to see the incredulity of so many people when we read about something that is not war, violence and/or death-related. I for one, was there on a Sunday with my boyfriend. I came in wishing for a miracle, because my life has been nothing short of a disaster as of late, and left with an overwhelming sense of joy. I believe that was my miracle. I saw the image, reflection, shadow, whatever you want to call it. I believe that it was real, for many reasons, but mostly because of what I felt and saw when I went that day. There was an overwhelming sense of collective sorrow. I was so overcome with emotion at feeling this, because it was a clear reminder of how many of us are suffering from things/events/ailments others can only begin to imagine. I am sad that people who don't believe and those who cast doubt on what happened at St. Brendan (and in this list I am including the Archdiocese of Miami) would be so quick to destroy what little shred of hope seeing this image brought to so many, me included. Didn't St. Francis of Assisi say something about virtues? Faith, Hope and Love? I shudder to think that the Church might have lost these, in their never-ending battle to be the bearers of the one and only truth. I think there are many sides to this story, but the one I find irrefutable, is the fact that no one has the right to take hope away from those who humbly seek it. Least of all the Church. Pao (By the way, this comes from someone who is not a regular Church goer, but believes in the power of miracles, whatever shape or form they take to bring joy and hope to those who need it)

Guest		02-Oct-2007 22:02
Beyond doubt, it is a manifestaion of religiousity! "Vibert"

Edward		29-Sep-2007 00:18
Los Catolicos Cristianos deben de ser obediente al magisterio de la Iglesia como el Padre Heria ha sido! Ha sido un gran ejemplo. El Senor trabaja misteriosamente y si fue el reflejo de la vela y lo que aguanta la vela que causo el imagen entonces que haci sea. Acepta la Divina Providencia de como Dios. Dios hace las cosas usando sus hijos. En este caso la persona que puso la vela en esa exacta posicion que causo el imagen fue su instrumento. Coincidencia NO! Divina Providencia De Dios Si! Todos nosotros Catolicos,Protestantes, Judios,y todos las otras religiones y los que no Creen somos hijos de Dios. La sabiduria de Dios es un misterio. No analizen ni se pongan a peliar ni a criticar al Padre Heria y la Iglesia. Recen para la paz del mundo y las familias!

God-Incidence!		28-Sep-2007 16:58
When an alleged apparition miracle is occurring as in this case it was left alone as in my opinion was proper. I believe in God's Providence! God allowed for the Candle fixture to be placed at the exact spot where this would occur and what an extraordinary image was caused. The Holy Family! All types of people from different backgrounds/religions came and visited the Blessed Sacrament who otherwise might have never gone there. That was indeed a Miracle! God's ways are indeed a mystery. Instead of arguing and being divisive we should be thankful and blessed for the last few days at St. Brendan's. The Pastor has done the right thing. I thank him for that. Thank You Jesus, we adore you in the Blessed Sacrament! Mary Our Blessed Mother Pray for Us! Beloved Joseph, Pray for us!

guest		28-Sep-2007 13:36
That is not the only reason to go to St. Bredan's and any other Church

Erika		28-Sep-2007 12:00
The true miracle in ALL of these pictures is JESUS in the Blessed Sacrament! This is the ONLY reason we need to go to Saint Brendans or any Catholic Parish. Erika

guest		27-Sep-2007 23:16
My two Aunt's were NUN'S in the Holy Family of Nazerath order for more than 50 yeats. God Bless thier souls. They would of believe this was a miracle, and so do I. Because people wanted to come and see this miracle, that does not make them skeptic an curious. I would say, believing God has send us a sign from heaven. Most likely the ones who came and saw are the one that have faith in God, and to the ones that wanted to see and didn't theu will appear again. Maybe at ST.BRENDAN or some where else.

GUEST		27-Sep-2007 19:40
If indeed the images of the Holy Family were: "shadows naturally caused by the sanctuary lamp (a burning candle in the chapel to indicate the presence of the Holy Eucharist)", why were the monstrance and cloth removed from the chapel of perpetual adoration at St. Brendan? Why wasn't the sanctuary lamp moved or removed? By whom was it "definitely proven" and where is the proof? Please do share it with the rest of the parishioners. Why then did the images cast by the burning candle not change or alter as the days passed and as the candle/s were consumed? Nor were they different no matter which camera captured the image? Pastor Heria has recanted with this letter his prior words qualifying the image as a miracle. One must wonder why the need to do so. The fact remains that just being in the presence of the Eucharist is indeed a miracle so continuing to visit the chapel of perpetual adoration at St. Brendans is still a miraculous and peaceful event.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 18:50
respuesta de una feligres a la "aclaracion" oficial sobre el milagro en St. Brandan Estimado Padre Heria, Le escribe Esperanza Silvestre. Mi esposo, Manuel Silvestre--ministro de la eucaristia en St. Brendan--y yo, somos miembros de la Iglesia de St. Brendan desde mediados de los a�os '60 y hemos apreciado la amistad que hemos tenido con usted desde que llego a nuestra Parroquia. He leido con detenimiento su carta de "aclaracion" y le confieso que sus palabras me han dejado estupefacta. Tanto los devotos, como los escepticos y curiosos todos vimos con nuestros propios ojos los contornos en sombras que aparecieron en el lienzo. Usted dice que esto fue causado "de manera natural" por la vela que siempre ha estado delante del lienzo que cuelga del podio donde se encuentra la custodia con la Eucaristia. Esta conclusion va en contra de las leyes fisicas y ofende nuestra inteligencia: la llama de una vela esta en constante movimiento y por tanto cualquier imagen que proyecte tambien tienen que estar en movimiento...no.? Sera posible, tambien, que una llama tan peque�a proyecte dos imagenes diferentes de mas de 2 pies de altura cada una...? En ultimo caso, Padre, esta es una vela MUY ESPECIAL. Donde esta, quien la tiene, que se va a hacer con ella? Y mas sorprendente, usted no menciona en absoluto la sombra que tambien aparecio en la Eucaristia, y que fue lo primero que yo note al mirar hacia la custodia...pues pienso como usted que la eucaristia es el verdadero milagro... Es esto tambien "reflejo" de la vela? Por favor, Padre....y si ahi no habia nada, por que tambien el Se�or Arzobispo decidio llevarsela....y...donde esta, que va a hacer con ella y, mas importante, con la hostia consagrada? Yo no tengo mucha fe en los hombres....pero si la tengo en los sacerdotes...aquellos que el Se�or les ha concedido el tremendo poder de convertir el pan y el vino en el cuerpo, sangre, alma y divinidad de nuestro Dios y en Pastores para guiar sus ovejas. Siento decirle que en estos momentos esa fe me flaquea...Sus feligreses y toda la comunidad tienen derecho a saber como se ha "demostrado definitivamente" que aqui no hubo ningun milagro. Estamos en presencia de un "fenomeno" inexplicable, regalo del Se�or para nuestra comunidad y este pais en general, que tango necesitamos; y sin embargo, a los cinco dias de comenzar este acontecimiento inexplicable, ya la autoridad eclesiastica de nuestra arquidiocesis ha tomado la decision de que aqui no hubo nada.... Hace unos dias usted dijo que estabamos en presencia de un milagro...en entrevistas que le hicieron a usted como Parroco en St. Brendan....Me pregunto, que razones tan poderosas le han hecho cambiar de opinion? Me viene a la mente la presencia del maligno en todas las apariciones aprobadas por la Iglesia Catolica y en las cuales el clero fue el primero en negarlas energicamente. Tal vez esta sea nuestra se�al de que lo ocurrido SI ES OBRA DEL SE�OR!!! --

Guest		27-Sep-2007 18:21
I do not understand, if it indeed the images were caused by a light, which many people believed so, why the responsible people at the church did not check this fact, before making a display of these images??? you mean nobody thought of removing the candle before to see if the images stayed the same? or change the cloth from one place to another to make sure ??? I love my mother, Virgin Mary, with all my heart, I can't believe someone could do something like this.

ANDRES PEREZ & STAFF		27-Sep-2007 18:06
IT WONDERFUL AND HOLY TO SEE THIS IMAGE, AT THE SAME TIME SAD THAT THIS IMAGE HAS TO OCCUR IN ORDER FOR US TO BELIEVE IN THE MIGHTY ONE. MOTHER MARY HAS BEEN SEEMED ALL OVER THE WORLD AND HER WORDS ARE STILL THE SAME PRAY THE ROSARY AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS FOR OUR SINS. BY UNDERSTANDING EACH OTHER AND COMMUNICATING MORE WE CAN BE BETTER HUMAN BEING. THE IMAGE WE ALL SAW DID NOT HAVE ANY TRICK IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. STAFF OF P.K. GLASS.

Dulce Matamoros		27-Sep-2007 18:01
The Holy Family is holy.....Myself and my son went on Sept 21, 07 at midnight from Miami Lakes, to St. Brendan to see for ourselves the image. I have to say after waiting for an hour the image that we saw was incredible and peaceful at the same time. We didn't see any trick on the walls, or light, we saw a candle and from this candle it was imitating this image that we perceived as the Holy Family. I believe 100% that our mother in heaven "Mary" is calling to us to engage in good thing here on earth and to reach out to God and Jesus, and above all "PRAY THE ROSARY".....thank you, a servant of God.... Dulce

Guest		27-Sep-2007 17:45
There is NO need to post the NOTE OF CLARIFICATION ON THE IMAGES SEEN AT SAINT BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3 times

Guest		27-Sep-2007 17:12
Why was this erased? NOTE OF CLARIFICATION ON THE IMAGES SEEN AT SAINT BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH It has definitively been demonstrated that the images seen on the altar cloth in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Saint Brendan Parish were shadows naturally caused by the sanctuary lamp (a burning candle in the chapel to indicate the presence of the Holy Eucharist). The images were not miraculous. The genuine miracle at Saint Brendan Parish is the Holy Eucharist which is the sacramental real presence of Jesus Christ (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, esp. arts. 1373-1381). This miracle is made present on the altar at every Catholic Mass and remains present in the tabernacle. It is not surprising that natural events should reflect divine realities. To behold a beautiful sunrise, to reflect on the selfless love of husband and wife, or to persevere through sufferings are all ways in which natural realities point the searching human heart toward Almighty God. As Saint Augustine said, �our hearts are restless until they rest in God� (Confessions I, i). Over the past few days, many hearts were touched by the images seen in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Saint Brendan. It is sincerely hoped that the devout, the skeptic and the curious will allow this experience to draw them closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. Like the Blessed Mother and all the saints, may the events of our lives lead us always to walk in the light of Christ. Reverend Fernando Her�a Pastor, Saint Brendan Parish Reverend Juan J. Sosa Chairperson, Archdiocesan Commission on Popular Piety Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Souckar Chancellor, Archdiocese of Miami.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 17:11
This Apparition is a sign from GOD. Have you read the book OUR LADY OF FATIMA. Read it. It makes you think about everything that is happening in this world.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 17:02
Gilbert Was this a real apparition? Or was it a shadow reflected from effigies near the cloth? What ever it was had the power to bring together many people from different ethnicities, gender, nationality, and also believes. Now that�s what you can call a miracle. But regardless what it was it brought new faith to some, renowned faith to others and a reason to believe. At some time or another we need to believe in something, that will help us carry our everyday load. But if you have faith and believe in Jesus and you have accepted Him, IT IS ALL YOU NEED! But what is not a miracle is that Jesus is always there in the Eucharist as he promised.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 16:44
Very Good Karin!

Guest		27-Sep-2007 15:57
The miracle is in front of you when you enter the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of any Catholic Church. It's Jesus present in the Eucharist! His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity! He is always there that's the Greatest Miracle of all!

Guest		27-Sep-2007 15:54
Lo importante es la creencia en Cristo en la Eucaristia! Ese es el milagro que hemos tenido por mas que 2,000 anos!

Guest		27-Sep-2007 14:57
Lilly - you need to go to the media, newspaper, T.V , internet with this and get the the word out, you are not the only person that has these questions and have experiencee the same things you experienced. We deserve to get an answer. Not just the parishioners at St. Brendan but all who believe.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 14:46
I regret to not have taken the time to visit this apperition. We are surrounded by signs and messages from the Lord and his Mother Mary every day, but we do not take notice to see or hear them. How many times have you suddenly glance up to see that the car in front of you has stoped suddenly while you were distracted, but you miraculesly stoped in time. Was it luck, coinsidence, or was it a voice from within (a Godinsidence). Why do we dought these things but believe those who tell us to do everything that God has taught us not to do. Listen to your good inner voice (GOD). Remember the commandments (the rules of the game). Read the Bible (our instruction manual). Read the Sermon on the Mount in Mathew 5-7;Lukw 6.20-49. Envy, Gossip, Lust, that is what many prefer to hear from their inner voices (the enemy). Pray for God to steer you in the right direction and everything will fall in its place. BELIEVE in all things good. Turn away for thing that you feel are wrong (if it dosn't feel right don't do it). It dosn't matter if the apperition is real or not. What matters is that people felt peace while they were there, and perhaps came back to their faith. God Bless.

karin21555@aol.com		27-Sep-2007 01:24
Thank you for your response. I do believe in miracle. God is always with us, where ever we go.

Lilly Medina		27-Sep-2007 01:00
LILLY MEDINA Reflexionemos, usemos la inteligencia y abramos el coraz�n a la Fe. Dia tras dia voy a Adorar a Jesus Sacramentado en esa misma Capilla y cada 14 dias se cambia la vela pues es su tiempo de duraci�n y nunca antes las velas han ocasionado esas imagenes, ni al comienzo ni al final de cada una de ellas! Saquemos nuestras propias conclusiones: 1)El fot�grafo professional sali� por la television declarando que era imposible que ninguna luz existente en el lugar ocasionara dichas sombras en el pa�o del Sant�simo�Ademas, yo habl� personalmente con �l sobre el tema en una madrugada que sacaba fotos y me corroboraba personalmente lo dicho a nivel televisivo, es mas, �l estaba esperando por un cambio en la Hostia a ver si surg�a un milagro Eucar�stico�.entonces�.�Ponemos en duda las declaraciones de un experto de la fotograf�a? 2)El martes en la noche, poco despues de las 7:30 PM, a puerta cerrada la �comitiva Arquidiocesana� penetran en el Sant�simo, y se llevan la Custodia y la Hostia original con la imagen de la Virgen Mar�a impresa en ella. Fui de las que en la madrugada hice la guardia por mas de ocho horas diarias y fueron 5 dias de ver y reflexionar por un espacio de mas de ocho horas mientras dirig�a la masa de gente que llegaban entre las 12 de la noche y las 9 de la ma�ana. �Las conversiones fueron muchas! 3)�Porqu� hay silencio absoluto sobre la Custodia y la Hostia que se llevaron i supuestamente todo es falso? 4)�Porqu� ponen otra Hostia Consagrada en otra Custodia si fue la tenue luz de la vela la que ocasion� las imagenes en el pa�o? 5)�Porqu� invirtieron el orden de las macetas con las matas que estan en frente del pa�o (me consta), si fue la tenue luz de la vela la que ocasion� la aparici�n de la im�genes? 6)�Que me garantiza a m� que ese es el �nico pa�o que tienen? cuando se venden los mismos dise�os por series y pueden tener varios pa�os diferentes con el mismo dise�o. �Es el mismo pa�o de las imagenes el que est� puesto ahora o es otro igualito? 7)Si se llevaron la Custodia con la Hostia, �se habr�n llevado tambien el pa�o? 8)�Porqu� no nos informaron oficialmente el lunes a los que nos qued�bamos en la madrugada custodiando el Sant�simo lo que ten�amos que decir y fue la Sacristana y no el Parroco quien anuncia brevemente por el micr�fono que cambiaron la vela y desapareci� el milagro? Desde las 10 de la noche hasta las 5 de la madrugada tuve que evangelizar a ese pueblo desorientado que llegaba sediento del Se�or, y no habia milagro que mostrarle. 9)�Porqu� cambiar la Hostia si eso se hace oficialmente, cada primer viernes de mes con una misa a las tres de la tarde y todos acompa�amos al Sacerdote a poner la nueva Hostia Consagrada en la Custodia del Sant�simo�Tocar�a hacerlo nuevamente el viernes 5 de Octubre. 10)�Puede la tenue luz de la vela reflejar esas imagenes del pa�o, las cuales estan por debajo de la vela y no en frente de ella? 11)�Puede una tenue luz de una vela apag�ndose y en etapa final hacer la sombra de la Virgen en la Hostia que est� supremamente por encima de aquella vela y dentro de una custodia cerrada con un vidrio? 12)Necesitamos que se hagan mas investigaciones al respecto con expertos en la materia. 13)La Iglesia es experta en materia de Fe pero no de ciencia.

KAREN		26-Sep-2007 22:32
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE IMAGE OF THE HOLY FAMILY IS STILL THERE? TODAY IS WED. 9/25

Guest		26-Sep-2007 20:59
My Lord Jesus Christ, for the love which You bear to men, You remain night and day in this Sacrament full of compassion and of love, awaiting calling, and welcoming ALL who come to visit You. I believe that You are present in the Sacrament of the Alta: I adore You from the abyss of my nothingness, and I thank You for all the graces which You have bestowed upon me and in particular for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament, for having given me you holy Mother Mary for my advocate, and for having called me to visit You at St. Brendans Adoration Chapel yesterday. MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO BELIEVE AND THOSE THAT DO NOT BELIEVE

Guest		26-Sep-2007 18:58
�In cases which concern private revelations, it is better to believe than not to believe, for if you believe and it is proven true, you will be happy that you believed, because our Holy Mother asked it of you. If you believed and it should be proven false, you will receive all the blessings as if it has been true, because you believed it to be true.� Pope Urban VIII

Edward		26-Sep-2007 18:57
Whatever the Almighty wanted to do has been done! Our Lord has already touched many souls at St. Brendan's during this apparition and that can never be changed by anyone! Continue to visit the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Jesus is always there in the Eucharist! His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity! �In cases which concern private revelations, it is better to believe than not to believe, for if you believe and it is proven true, you will be happy that you believed, because our Holy Mother asked it of you. If you believed and it should be proven false, you will receive all the blessings as if it has been true, because you believed it to be true.� Pope Urban VIII

Paul		26-Sep-2007 18:55
I went to Medjugorje in 2005. Many people told me not to go. They said, "it's a hoax" or "it's sensationalism". My first day there, I went to one of the most beautiful Masses. That afternoon, I waited in line for an hour for a Priest to hear my confession. That night, I went to Eucharistic Adoration with 5,000 pilgrims from all over the world. Is Medjugorje real? Is this phenomena real? Christ told us to be like children, why can't we believe like children? I would say, wherever we feel the Holy Spirit it is real. Only good fruits come from God. If it helps just one person say a Rosary, go to confession or ask for forgiveness, then it is real. The Pharissees claimed to know the mind and will of God. They were clean on the outside and filthy on the inside. Christ properly chastised them for their hypocrisy. Lets learn from His lesson. These people feel like God touched them through this experience. Why can't this be enough?

Maria		26-Sep-2007 18:34
I've enjoyed seeing something out of the supernatural, and I have faith that she will re-appear. Mary is beautiful and is not known to cause any bad, This is just an invitation. So, please, respect us Catholics.

Esperanza		26-Sep-2007 17:35
I am a parishioner at St. Brendan's for over 30 years and there is no doubt that what occurred at the Chapel of the Adoration, although it cannot be explained, could be seen by all, regardless of their faith. Now the Archbishop has decided that "nothing supernatural happened" and the linen cloth and the monstrance with the Eucharist were removed on Monday night. Twenty four hours later a letter was issued by St. Brendan's Pastor informing all that there was no miracle. Is the Pastor, or perhaps Archbishop Favarola an authority on miracles? Were these things examined, and by whom, and how was is done in 24 hours?...And where are the Monstrance with the Eucharist and the linen cloth? Another monstrance was placed yesterday at the Chapel...who is playing games and for what reason? Remember that in all apparitions duly recognized by the Catholic Church, the clergy has been the first to oppose and condem them. Perhaps this is our sign that THIS ONE DID COME FROM GOD!

Mary Fernandez		26-Sep-2007 16:31
I agree you can not believe all you see! But if Our Lord permits these signs to happen to bring those whose faith must go deeper than this, we should thank the Lord and pray for all those who might have visited a Chappel for the 1st time in their lives and Our Lord is calling to them through this sign. It is so sad that the Church does not see it this way... I really need an explanation about the mystery of how can a candle project these images? that candle must be very special! (explanation given by the church yesterday after the altar mantel and custody were changed and all images disappeared) Mary

Guest		26-Sep-2007 15:28
It does not matter if you were there or not, it is still a HOAX!!! Anyway you did not see pictures but shadows...Open you hearts and see with your heart, don't let lies fool you...

Brianna Matthew		26-Sep-2007 14:17
The pictures were real, not a hoax. Where you there? I saw the images at the church and now see the pictures. The pictures captured a miracle; accept it. Why can't you believe that a miraclulous apparition show up on holy ground at the sacred blessed sacrament? Oh ye of little faith; there are miracles happening every minute of everyday. Open your heart, your mind and soul to the Lord's messages for they are everywhere.

Guest		26-Sep-2007 04:20
now that the priest himself has said that there are no miracles, there are still some fools who pretend the contrary...guess what you cannot consider yourself a catholic when you do not pay obedience to you priest or Bishop...God calls your for obedience...this is in the teachings of our church... Guess what, the Bishop was informed and contacted about that scam, that is why it dissapeared...and the vatican was informed too..it did not dissapear...it never was there..it was a scam...the vatican and the Bishop ordered the priest to end that comedy...Thank you Lord for blowing this to smoke...Now hopefully there will still be a long line to ADORE YOU...too bad for those who wanted to sell the copyrighted pictures!:)

Catholic follower of Jesus		26-Sep-2007 02:40
I am beyond words. How dare they say "there was no miracle"! Who is the Pastor of St. Brendan to say that? Will there be an investigation? If they replaced the candle, why didn't images reappear if they were naturally caused by the sanctuary lamp (candle)? Why was the Monstrance taken away? How could we be taken for fools and not have an opinon or be disrespected like this? I wonder if Archbishop McCarthy was still here how he would have handled this situation. I think this letter was rather arrogant, no humility or resppect shown and this from those we follow. They cannot change what so many of us saw just because Father Fernando wrote a letter. We are astounded at how the Church is behaving, but now I understand what people have been saying for centuries about the abuses and secretiveness of our Church. Frustrating to say the least!

Guest		26-Sep-2007 01:20
JMJ. I was scared at first, but I believe Mary was here to answer many people's prayers. It's a miracle, she usually comes by herself, but she appears with Joseph, and Baby Jesus. I really am glad it happened at my church. It really gives me more faith. Something unexplainable. Keep on praying. JMJ<3\

Edward		25-Sep-2007 23:01
Go to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at any Catholic Church. Jesus is always there in the Eucharist as he promised. It is what we believe as Catholics and have since the Last Supper. With this in mind, let's look at Scripture. Luke 22, verse 15, our Lord says, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." So we are assured that the Last Supper in the Upper Room was a Passover meal. In Mark 14, verses 22 through 26, we hear the words of institution, "And as they were eating He took bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them and said, 'Take, this is my body.' And He took a cup and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and they drank all of it and He said to them, 'This is my blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for many. Truly I say to you, I shall not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.'" You could also say it this way: that if the Passover isn't finished until Calvary, I would suggest that Calvary is really begun in the Upper Room with the Eucharist. When does Jesus' sacrifice really begin? Well, He insists on the fact that His life is not being taken away from Him. He is laying it down. Now in the trial, in the passion, it's being taken away; but in the Upper Room, prior to all of that, Jesus lays it down. He says, "This is my body. This cup is the blood of the New Covenant." At the cross he gave us his mother: John 19: 25 - 27 25 So the soldiers did this. But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" 27 Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. Mary Our Mother is always drawing us to her son OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! This was visible and happened in Westchester at St. Brendan's Catholic Church! Thank You JESUS, MARY, and JOSEPH.....THE HOLY FAMILY!

Guest		25-Sep-2007 22:03
Way to go, Lisa. Fully agree. We need to love and honor our families and do what is the will of God for them. Be willing to sacrifice. Never abandon them. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Amen.

AVH		25-Sep-2007 22:01
The Apparition is now gone. The Image of the Holy Family is no longer visible. I'm blessed to have been able to see it yesterday.

Laurie P.		25-Sep-2007 21:50
Hey Jerry- I went to the www.oltiv.org website and checked out some of the stories and photos in the image gallery. NOW THAT IS SOME APPARITION!! Thank you for the mention of Our Lady of America...I never heard of it before, but it is apparently gaining momentum.

Lisa		25-Sep-2007 20:54
A lot of people keep saying "we don't need these shadows or imagery to love Jesus". Maybe YOU don't but a lot of people in this world do. I don't need to see to believe but this may help people come back to Church. JESUS IS IN THE EUCHARIST, BODY, BLOOD, SOUL AND DIVINITY. Look at how when it first happened there was only three people at adoration. Only three people! It seems that there was alot going on at St. Brendan's before this happened. Who are we to question? God works in mysterious ways. I think Edward has quoted Pope Urban correctly. You don't have to believe in apparitions but you will still get the grace if they are false. To Jesus through Mary. There IS a family crisis in this world. I hope that this image brings people back to the Eucharist which we all know is Jesus. I hope this brings people back to confession and this country back to God. Maybe it won't bring everyone back at once. Maybe only a few but there is more rejoicing in heaven when ONE fallen comes back, more than the faithful who go every week. Peace be with you.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 19:54
The real message of this aparition is to remember what is the real human family: husband, wife and childrens. God does not want gay couples and childrens living with gay couples. Pray for the future of the family.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 19:33
Miracle,Scam or whatever you want it call, does not the point. Put your eyes in the Eucharist. Pray the rosary. Ask God to change the hearts of the humanity, pray for purity in the world, pray for the families, pray for the marriage, the children, the church, the priests, pray for all the women to restore their dignity, to be treated as persons not only for sexual objects. Pray for the ending of the war, for the sickness, the poors, to stop the abortion etc.. etc.... There are many necesities in this world and the best place to go and pray is the Blessed Sacrament. If this is a Miracle Great!!! if it is not....! nothing change. Put your eyes in the Lord, ask the intercesion of his mother the Virgin Mary and all the Saints, angels and have peace and love for your family and neighbors. God bless you all!!!.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 18:44
MIRACLES EXIST EVERYDAY! WE ALL SHOULD ASK OURSELVES WHAT JESUS CHRIST WANTS TO TELL THE WORLD? FAMILY IS IN CRISIS. THE WORLD WILL BE DIFFERENT IF FAMILY REMAINS TOGETHER AND PRAY TOGETHER.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 16:52
The Holy Family Apparition exists whether youu believe it or not! It's a Miracle that people are coming together and praying together! Catholics and Protestants!Christians and Non Christians!

Guest		25-Sep-2007 16:49
It's a Miracle that people are coming together and praying together. "Do not judge LEST YOU BE JUDGED yourselves. For in the WAY you judge, you will be judged; and by YOUR STANDARD OF MEASURE, it shall be measured to YOU." (Matt 7:1&2)

Edward		25-Sep-2007 16:44
�In cases which concern private revelations, it is better to believe than not to believe, for if you believe and it is proven true, you will be happy that you believed, because our Holy Mother asked it of you. If you believed and it should be proven false, you will receive all the blessings as if it has been true, because you believed it to be true.� Pope Urban VIII

Guest		25-Sep-2007 16:08
Guest This parish was in desperate need of some spirituality. The parishioners have been through so much, that something like this may just be a way of up lifting their faith.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 16:03
Psaml 146: " our faith should be in GOD ONLY, not in mere mortals, whose plans pass away when he dies" Please do not ask us to have faith ih shadows, man's doing...lift you soul above that..thank you..God bless you

Guest		25-Sep-2007 15:44
Be it a shadow, an image or a true miracle, it was uplifting to many. Have faith!

Guest		25-Sep-2007 15:17
I have a Question for the photographer...Did you get permission to take these photos???? When Lord Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration. Its obvious that "shadows from a candle stand" are More important than the Real presence of Jesus. My faith and trust are in Jesus and not in someones obsession with shadows.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 15:13
Blessed are they who have NOT seen, yet still believe. It would be nice if after the glass is moved, and the image disappears, people STILL wait in line to keep watch with the Lord.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 15:12
I'm sorry to see this kind of thing touted as an apparition. It's not, it's the reflection of the candle glass. Plus, it doesn't even look like Our Lady, just some vague round thing without a face. It makes us Catholics look like fools and does not compare to the true apparitions. I would not be suprised if this 'Jesus on a tortilla chip' thing is some kind of holdover from ancient Aztec/pagan religion or another form of syncretism.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 14:29
As Catholics, we should always take the Holy Family as an example, we should alreayd be aware of this. For this is what cathechism of the church teaches us. This has been since our Lord was born on this earth...As christians , we should know our duties towards God, our Lord, we should know that we should adore the Lord, turn away from sin. We hear the gospel, the WORD, every sunday, for some everyday at church. There is nothing that our church teaches, that does tell us about all these... So why do we need images like that ( on sandwiches, pancakes, shadows etc etc) to believe in God, to pray and adore HIM? Do we really need these??? Or do we like the supernatural and sensational stories??? If we need that to love God, then we need to ask ourselves some questions about our faith in Jesus, God and devotion to Mary. God bless and keep you all..

Guest		25-Sep-2007 14:22
when the Holy Family appeared during the great miracle of Fatima witnessed by thousands, they did not appear as shadows but as their real self...it is imaginable to compare this...this is not an apparition by the way...and apparition does not just stay there for everyone to see, like at Lourdes, Guadalupe, and Fatima...for the one who says that it is o.k to belive in illusions...it is like saying it is o.k to believe in blackmagic...we are called to believe in God and all his works through our Blessed Mother and Saints...Why don't we wait for the investigations of the church before putting faith into this?!!! You cannot even compare this to any apparition in the church...Let's focus on the TRUE MIRACLE, the host, the Body and Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ...We should not need excuses like shadows to adore Jesus, after all what HE did for us...

Guest		25-Sep-2007 14:13
And if you DO see an image in your Tuna sandwich or on the tread of a truck tire, or where ever, just springboard off of that to reflect on the Holy Family, or, heaven forbid, the passion of Jesus. Its probably not a miracle, just your mind searching for things holy. Public attention like this is damaging

TomD		25-Sep-2007 14:10
I agree with a few of the other comments, please move the candle so we can get a better look. I read through most of the comments. Very few even mention the Eucharist. There it is on the top. Look (at least in the photos where it wasn't cut out). Terrible. The Eucharist is cut out by a shadow cast by lighting and candle display, and active imagination. Real Presence versus shadows. If the Holy Family wishes to be seen, I think we'll see something more the quality of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. So stop looking at shadows, toasted cheese sandwiches and tree bark, and look at the monstrance at the top of the photo, and at your local Catholic Church.

jerry		25-Sep-2007 13:52
Our Lady of America called on families to emulate the Holy Family in 1956 in Rome City, IN. Today is the 51st anniversary of her first appearance. I think there may be a connection. Read all about the messages and Our Lady's call to purity at www.oltiv.org. This apparition has received canon approval since 1970.

Edward		25-Sep-2007 13:41
Go! See! Pray! Be Thankful! Love your Family! The Holy Family is the example for mankind!

Guest		25-Sep-2007 13:06
Does anyone have a picture of the cloth without the hurricane lamp in the way? It looks to me as if the images are merely shadows of one hurricane lamp from two separate light sources.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 12:36
A Believer in thruth It is what it is to the observer

guest		25-Sep-2007 11:34
to the unbelievers, I have not the time, Nor you the intellect to continue arguing this event. with this in mind I will leave with two thouths. one rational one emotional. In our country you are innocent until prooven guilty. you have already condemed & executed what could be considered one of the most significant and unifying events in our country by attributing this miracle to evil. even if this is not a miracle of God, Why should take away the illusion and the potential for good that this evant has. For your degree of intelec so you can understand, it's like taking away your child's illusion of Santa on Christmas day. God bless you.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 02:58
Today I went for the secon time to visit the Holy Sacrament and to admire the image, it is my first experience of have the oportunity to look at something like this. I wish that the long line continue, but not only ath St Brendan but in every Adoration Chaple in the world. MARIA

Mary Lou		25-Sep-2007 02:55
Thanks for correcting the spelling of the noun: "altar". So, can someone PLEASE remove the candle--move it to the back wall for just 10-15 minutes--then take photographs, and show them to us. The same professional photographer, Mr. George A. Fiad, Sr. could easily do this. �Capice? Much obliged. �Gracias! Merci!

delia		25-Sep-2007 02:25
Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. St. Francis of Assisi

delia		25-Sep-2007 02:18
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours now and forever, Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 02:14
Has anyone ever heard of suspending judgement? I am a Cuban-American, not now living in Miami, but married at St. Brendan. I thought we were emotional folks. At least that's what they constantly tell us. But I keep getting proved wrong. As Padre Pio said, "Pray, hope, and don't worry." Also, if people are visiting the real presence of Our Lord, so much the better! Manuel

Guest		25-Sep-2007 02:13
Has anyone ever heard of suspending judgement? I am a Cuban-American, not now living in Miami, but married at St. Brendan. I thought we were emotional folks. At least that's what they constantly tell us. But I keep getting proved wrong. As Padre Pio said, "Pray, hope, and don't worry." Also, if people are visiting the real presence of Our Lord, so much the better! Manuel

delia		25-Sep-2007 01:35
I thank God that everyone is entitled to their own opinion; that is what makes this country so wonderful! I also thank God that I am a witness to the miraculous apparition at St. Brendan. Blessings to those who believe, blessings to all of God's children.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 00:45
+ JMJ ....why You arguing ?...Please, if You believe in God and Blessed Holy Trinity...invoke the Holy Spirit!! - to guide You, Your thinking, acting...remember story about Fatima- they also didn't believe it those little children!...do You think that Jesus will agree to share a "spotlight" with the devil in the Adoration Chapel where He is "repose" ? I do not think so...!!!! Why You have and acting like militants ?...some people have Grace of God to see...and I just want to say Thank You !..for those pictures ! have anyone of You experienced Gifts to "see" and " hear" - Lord Jesus ?... when You visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament??....yes, You can !...only - when You " leave"outside world outside..and converse with Lord... Lord Jesus, have mercy on us all ! isn't true that Blessed Mama Mary always come- to gather us - to pray !....so, my friends- brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, let us say a prayer - to Saint Michael Archangel- His Feast day is coming up....

JOSIE		24-Sep-2007 23:45
IF YOU ARE DOUBTFUL OF THE APPARTION AT ST. BRENDAN'S THEN YOU SHOULD GO SEE IT AND YOU WILL LEAVE KNOWING WHAT IT IS WITHOUT A QUESTION. YEARS AGO THE CONTROVERSIAL PASTOR AT ST. BRENDAN'S CHURCH REMOVED THE SISTERS OF "THE HOLY FAMILY" FROM THE PARISH AND THE NEW PASTOR IS TRYING TO IRON OUT THE PARISH'S CONTROVERSIES AND BRING THEM BACK. I FEEL THAT THIS APPARITION IS A SYMBOL OF PEACE RETURNING TO THIS CONTROVERSIAL PARISH AS WELL AS THAT FAMILIES NEED TO UNITE IN PRAYER AND TEND TO THEIR YOUNG ONES TO AVOID THE DESTRUCTION OF FAMILY UNITY AND VALUES.

Elsa Carasusan		24-Sep-2007 23:34
I invite every one that would like to be in the presence of the Bless Mother and feel his/her heart full of love, peace, and rejoice to go and see The Holly Family apparition at St Brendan's. IT is an unforgotable experience.

Elaine		24-Sep-2007 23:22
I was brought up Catholic. My father is atheist. I cannot say I'm religious, but I can say I was taught to respect other's views and beliefs, whether or not they mirror my own and especially if these beliefs bring them a sense of peace and happiness. It's shocking to me to see the display of intolerance on this site, especially by those of you who call yourselves Christian. ELAINE

Guest		24-Sep-2007 22:43
The Holy Family apparition at St. Brendan's is an example of his Love for everyone! Edward

Guest		24-Sep-2007 22:38
The fact that we are talking about the Holy Family is a miracle in itself! God can do anything anywhere his Love is Infinite for everyone, the Catholics,Protestants,People of all religions,and Atheists! I feel that this has occurred in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel so we can know that Jesus is there in the Eucharist always waiting for us to visit him. He promised that he would be with us forever! He Loves all of us, however we are given the free will to Love him or Reject him. The Holy Family apparition at St. Brendan's is an example of his for Love everyone! We're all Family! Don't be Afraid! Jesus is always knocking on your door! Edward

Guest		24-Sep-2007 21:11
Since the image of the Holy Family is on the altar cloth ,and the BLESSED SACRAMENT is exposed Our Lord is reminding us of His and Blessed Mothers presence.We are not worthy to see Our Lord as He really is Untill we merit heaven.

YOLANDA		24-Sep-2007 20:48
I SAW THE SAME AND THINK THIS COULD BE THE BEGUINING OF A FUTURE MESSAGE LETS US PRAY AND WAIT

Guest		24-Sep-2007 20:38
I've checked this site several times today to see the comments. This isn't a blog to argue back and forth. You are just supposed to write how you feel. If you want to argue back and forth, set up a blog somewhere else. Please stop typing in all caps. It's the equivalent of shouting. Please be kind to one another. Thank you.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 20:08
HOW CAN ANYONE THAT GOD WILL USED SHADOWS TO DO HIS WORK??? THIS IS A LIE TO TURN GOD, MARY, JESUS, THE HOLY FAMILY INTO RIDCULE...MANY PEOPLE ARE LAUGHING AT US THE CATHOLICS RIGHT NOW,,,BECAUSE OF YOUR CREDULITY....SHAME ON YOU

Guest		24-Sep-2007 20:06
THE MIRACLES YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT WERE NOT SHADOWS..AND RIDCULOUS...THERE WERE OTHER MIRACLES ASSOCAITED WITH THEM....THE VIRGIN MARY NEVER CREATED CONFUSION BY APPEARING AS A SHADOW...HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS IS THE SHADOW OF THE BLESSED MOTHER!!! NONSENSE AND LIES!!! YOU CANNOT EVEN COMPARE THIS TO ANY OF THE MIRACLES IN OUR CHURCH....THE BLESSED MOTHER ALWAYS APPEARED AS SHE TRULY WAS...REAL MIRACLES WERE REJECTED AT FIRST...THE SEERS WERE PERECUTED.... HOW FAST PEOPLE ADN EVEN THE PRIEST ARE ACCEPTING THAT SHOWS THAT SATAN HAS NOTHING TO FEAR...IT'S FROM HIM... OPEN YOUR HEARTS...HAVE DISCERMENT..QUIT BEING FOOLS

GUEST		24-Sep-2007 20:01
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? OBVIOUSLY YOU HAVEN'T GOT THE BACKGROUND TO KNOW THAT ALL MIRACLES TROUGHTOUT HISTORY ARE TREATED WITH SKEPTISISM AND THAT ALL MIRACLES EXECPT THOSE PROOVEN AS SCAMS ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHURCH YEARS AND EVEN CENTURIES LATER. DO YOU KNOW OR HAVE YOU READ ABOUT THE MIRACLES OF THE EUCHARIST? IN SIENNA, IN ZARAGOZA, BOLSENA & ORVIETO, IN CASCIA IN TURIN IN MORROVALLE, IN AVIGNON, JUST TO NAME A FEW. DO YOU KNOW OR HAVE READ ABOUT THE MIRACLES OF THE CROSS? AND THE THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO ST. CLARE OF MONTEFALCO, TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, TO ST. GEMMA GALGANI, TO ST. LOUIS MARIE DE MONTFORT, TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA, JUST TO NAME A FEW. HAVE HEARD OR READ ABOUT THE MIRACLES OF THE ROSARY? IN, PARIS, GUADALUPE, LA SALETTE, PONTMAIN, FATIMA, OR BANNEUX JUST TO NAME A FEW. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MIRACLES OF GERRARD MAJELLA, OR JOAN OF ARC, OR ALPHONSUS LIGOURI OR ELIZABETH OH HUNGARY ??? THESE ALL WERE TREATED THE SAME WAY YOU ARE KNOW DOING. AND THEY TURNED OUT BE MIRACLES. YOU ARE JUDGING A BOOK BY IT'S COVER, AND IT IS NOT BEING GULABLE. WHEN YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF A LITTLE BIT MORE, THEN COME BACK TO ME AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU THINK IT IS A FRAUD. IN THE MEAN TIME, DON'T TAKE AWAY THE AND THE PONTENTIAL THAT THIS EVENT HAS IN JOING THE FAMILY, THE COMUNITY, AND THE CHURCH. PEOPLE NEED REASURANCES IN THEIR LIVES, DON'T TAKE AWAY FROM THE BELEIVERS WITH YOUR SKEPTISISM.

jerry		24-Sep-2007 19:47
The only apparition in the United States to receive full canonical approval is Our Lady of America from Rome City, IN www.oltiv.org and www.ourladyofamerica.com

Guest		24-Sep-2007 18:17
what will you do when in a few weeks , you will foind out it is a SCAM...WHERE WILL YOU BE??? HIDING YOUR HEADS BETWEEN YOUR LEG WITH SHAME OR IGNORING AND ACCEPTING YOUR ERRO WITH HUMILITY...HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE THE LATTER....GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU FOR REDUCING HIM, JESUS , THE HOLY FAMILY AND MARY INTO NOTHINGNESS , SHADOWY IMAGES..HOW INSULTING

Guest		24-Sep-2007 18:02
are you talking faith in God the amlighty or idolatry??? There are other religions that have faith in other things too, like a calf, snake, monkeys, all sort of Gods, do you think that this bible verse applies to these to? or are you distorting FAITH? are you taking scripture out of context?? It is serious sin to say that we should have FAITH, other than in GOD...even Jesus said that, Mary will say the same too no these shadows is not bringing people to have faith in God but to mock God..everyone is now on Miami Herald mocking our church, God and the Blessed Mother... Satan is rejoicng right now and you foolish people are giving him a hand to promote this...you need to go to confession...

Guest		24-Sep-2007 17:41
Beautyfull verse. Here is another one; Faith is to hope as courage is to the absence of fear.

guest		24-Sep-2007 17:20
Loving Jesus, I am so moved by your commet!! The only difference between you and I is that I have A mind of my own, and I have my God given right to believe that it is a miracle, and I am not putting it down like you are. Talking about catholics, then maybe you should look at yourself in a mirror. and stop throwing water at other peoples believes. just share it, enjoy it while it lasts, and don't be a robot.

Christianwoman		24-Sep-2007 17:18
A verse for everyone here to think about... Hebrews 11 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

guest		24-Sep-2007 17:16
Loving Jesus, I am so moved by your commet!! The only difference between you and I is that I have A mind of my own, and I have my God given right to believe that it is a miracle, and I am not putting it down like you are. Talking about catholics, then maybe you should look at yourself in a mirror. and stop throwing water at other peoples believes. just share it, enjoy it while it lasts, and don't be a robot.

Paul		24-Sep-2007 17:13
Peace all. A couple of quick thoughts. I see no harm in people venerating these images if in fact they believe it is a miracle. Thoughts of God turn into prayers when confronted with such phenomena. If it brings people closer to Jesus it truly is a good thing. God is in everything and uses everything and everyone to express His love. Thoughts on Mary: The Blessed Mother was picked by God the Father to nurture in her womb the Savior of the world. What an honor for her. "I am the handmade of the Lord". Total submission to the will of God. My soul glorifies the Lord, he looks on His servant in her lowliness, henceforth all generations will call me blessed". A poor teenage girl, born in obscurity, destined to die in obscurity until God chose her. Talk about miracles! In closing, the Blessed Mother teaches us true humility. She is an expert guide to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Have a great day. Yours in Christ. Paul.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 17:10
how much do you think this cloth will be sold on ebay?..lol how much will the pcitures be sold too, some are already copyrighted?? GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU ALL, FOR PROMOTING THIS LIE...

loving jesus		24-Sep-2007 17:09
BTW GUEST I AM CATHOLIC AND I KNOW THAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS THE TRUE CHURCH...WHAT YOU ARE MAKING OUT OF IT IS A RIDICULE....NO OTHER CHRISTIANS WILL EVER BECOME CATHOLICS BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU...WHO TURNS OUR LORD AND MOTHER INTO RIDICULE... IF YOU WERE A GENUINE CATHOLIC, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR YOUR BISHOP'S APPROVAL BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR FAITH INTO IT...AND THE VATICAN'S APPROVAL.. YOU CANNOT SAY YOU ARE A CATHOLIC AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS AND RULES... LOOK WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR CHURCH NOWADAYS BECAUSE OF ALL YOUR GARBAGE (FAKE APPARITIONS) NO ONE IS PUTTING TRUST IN OUR CHURCH BECAUSE OF YOUR FOOLISHNESS... OUR SAINTS LABORED SO MUCH TO MAKE THIS CHURCH TRUE AND LOOK WHAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU DO ARE DOING TO IT... READ YOUR SAINST STORIES AND APPARITION STORIES.,. THESE 3 PEOPLE WHO PROFESSED THEY SAW A LIGHT BEFORE THE SHADOWS...DO YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF LIFESTYLE THEY LEAD? ARE THEY GENUINE CHRISTIANS THAT WE SHOULD JUST BELIEVE THEM.. ARE THEY LIKE SAINT BERNADETTE , THE 3 FATIMA CHILDREN AND JUAN DIEGO??? ARE THEY HUMBLE CHRISTIANS??? MAY THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON YOU...FOR YOU WANT TO MISLEAD PEOPLE IN TO LIES.. AND SATAN IS THE FATHER OF LIES...THAT IS PURELY HIS WORK...WAIT FOR A FEW WEEKS AND YOU WILL LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FAKE SHADOWS..THEN YOU WILL SEE WHAT A SHAME IT WILL BE FOR US CATHOLICS TO HAVE RUSH TO BELIEVE NONSENSE.. JUST WAIT AND CHECK ON EBAY.....WHEN OUR LORD JESUS COME BACK, YOU PEOPLE WILL STAND FOR HIS JUDGEMENT...REPENT AND PASS THROUGH HIS MERCY...I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR POOR SOULS... JESUS SAID " DO NOT THROW YOUR PEARLS TO THE SWINE" I AM TIRED OF EXPLAINING TO BLIND PEOPLE LIKE YOU...HOPEFULLY OUR LORD WILL OPEN YOUR EYES....PEACE

Guest		24-Sep-2007 17:03
to the last guest. don't you think that your comment was a little premature ?? please enlighten me, how do you know this miracle has made it to the vatican already, and has been rejected ? maybe you are God ?

Guest		24-Sep-2007 16:51
To loving Jesus. please don't preach to whom my faith should be directed to. I have more than two fingers in my forehead. the thing is that you people are up so tight and narrow minded that you can't see right in front of your noses. The lord works in mysterious ways, accept it and stop critizing catholics for their believes, after all we are first and true church of Jesus. God bless you too.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 16:43
IF YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE A CATHOLIC, THEN YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE VATICAN, THEN YOU SHOULD NOT CALL YOURSELF ONE, EVEN IF YOU ARE PRIEST OR BISHOP.. YOU ARE CALLED TO OBEDIENCE...THAT'S WHAT CREATE CHAOS IN OUR CHURCH.... YOU CANNOT BYPASS THE AUTHORITY OF THE POPE WHNE THEY DO NOT RECOGNISE AN APPARITION... IF THEY MAKE A MISTAKE, GOD ALWAYS CORRECTED IT WITH ANOTHER POPE... THIS RIDICULOUS SHADOWY IMAGE WILL NOT EVEN MAKE IT TO THE VATICAN... THE BISHOP WILL BLOW IT AWAY...

loving jesus		24-Sep-2007 16:40
IT IS FOOLISH TO SAY 'JUST HAVE FAITH IN WHAT YOU SEE" OUR FAITH SHOULD ONLY BE IN GOD THE AMLIGHTY... WE ARE CALLED TO FOLLOW THE WORD IN THE BIBLE..AS JESUS CALL US TO... NOT TO BELIEVE IN THE SNARES OF THE DEVIL... LOT OF SO CALLED- CATHOLICS DO NOT KNOW SCRIPTURES UNFORTUNATELY, THAT IS WHY THEY FALL INTO THESE SNARES... WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU...FOR THE LORD SAYS "BLESS AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO INSULT YOU" FOR "THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO"

guest		24-Sep-2007 16:38
the church is an institution directed by people that make mistatakes just like any other. the fact that some miracles have not been approved by the church, does not mean they haven't occured, it just means that they have no proof of it's origin. must members of the clergy will will accept these miracles, yet not officially.

guest		24-Sep-2007 16:25
to all of you nuts out there. Who are you to say in what form and in what way does God make his miracles? who are you to say that it is the work of the devil ? Who are to say that catholics adore images, and don't give me "what the bible says" none of us are in a position to judge the unexplained, just have faith in what you see. are you such an ignorant, or just plain foolish? that can't or wont see/accept what is rigth in front of you??

Mary		24-Sep-2007 16:02
ELAINE, we are not disrespecting other's beliefs, because we are all sinners and christians after all. We have a duty towards Jesus, to rebuke our brothers and sisters in faith when they are falling!!! It is written in the bible... It looks like all those having faith in these phony images DO NOT KNOW SCRIPTURES!!! AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE CALLED TO STICK TO THE TRUTH IN THE GOSPEL, WHICH ARE THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES...THIS IS OUR GUIDELINE, OUR GOSPEL!!! THAT'S WHAT PREVENT CHRISTIANS FROM FALLING INTO THE SNARES AND LIES OF THE DEVIL... LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR WORLD WITH THAT TOLERANCE THING, INSTEAD OF SPEAKING THE TRUTH AND SPEAKING AGAINST EVIL ABORTIONISTS, ATHEISTS AND GAYS CAN SAY THE SAME TOO, WE ARE NOT TOLERANT OF OTHERS' BELIEFS!!! NO IT IS CHRISTIAN DUTY TO NOT LET OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS NOT FALL INTO A PIT AND LOOSE THEIR SOULS...THIS IS CALL TRUE CHRISTIAN LOVE... YOU HUMAN LOVE DOES NOT HELP ANYONE TO GET TO HEAVEN...IT IS LIKE YOU SPOIL YOU KIDS, YOU ARE NOT HELPING THEM TO GET BETTER... LOOK AROUND YOU, READ THE PAPERS , HOW SATAN IS ATTACKING OUR YOUNG ONES...WE NEEED TO FOCUS ON THESE AND PRAY TO GOD INSTEAD OF WASTING OUR TIME ON SOME SHADOWY IMAGES... SATAN IS DARKNESS, HIS WORKS ARE SHADOWS... OUR LORD IS LIGHT!!! YOU NEED TO ADJUST YOUR BEARINGS... PEACE BE WITH YOU..

Mary		24-Sep-2007 15:51
Those who are talking about respect etc, are not RESPECTING JESUS THE TRUE MIRACLE IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT!!! Those pretending they are faifthful catholics, are turning CATHOLICS into ridcule!!! No wonder other christians laugh at us , when we are putting our faith and trust in some PHONY images like that!!! That's ridiculous, please pray for the Holy Spirit to enlighten you... Our Saints the true jewels of our church never have faith in such nonsense like shadows, you need as catholics to read about the genuine apparitions of the Blessed Mother and see how she appears, but with a smile and light, flowers around her...why would She create a confusion like that?!!! The people going there are not going to adore JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!!! They are going with camcorders, cameras and out of CURIOSITY!! Some may be genuine (a few), but in a week or two, how many people will go there??? How many of these pictures will be sold online??? Isn't that DISRESPECT TO OUR LORD, to go there just to take pictures and out of curiosity isntead of ADORING HIM!!! For the previous guest who said that Jesus could come in garbage can, how insuting!!!! Read you bible, when he ascended to heaven the ANGESL SAID THIS JESUS YOU ARELOOKING FOR AND THAT WENT UP TO HEAVEN THROUGH THE CLOUDS WILL COME THE SAME WAY...QUIT BEING IGNORANT BECAUSSE SOME JOKERS DECIDED TO PULL A PRANK AT THAT CHAPEL TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR CHURCH!!! HOW MANY OF THESE RIDICULOUS APPARITIONS HAVE WE SEEN BEING BLOWN OUT TO SMOKE IN THE U.S.??? THOSE WHO RUSH TO BELIEVE IN THINGS LIKE THAT HAS NO WISDOM... SATAN WILL MAKE FOOLS OUT OF YOU!!! ANYWAY AN APPARITION, AS RECALLED IN OUR CHURCH HAS NEVER HAPPENED AS SHADOWS, WHETHER AT LOURDES, FATIMA,LA SALETTE, KNOCK AND GUADALUPE... CATHOLICS READS YOUR CHURCH HISTORY ABOUT TRUE AND FAKE APPPARITIONS... GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU ALL...

Guest		24-Sep-2007 15:34
No one believe when Jesus walk among us, that he was God. I feel sorry for the ones that do not believe, they are going to be the ones that when God comes back will not follow him. God is looking at the true believers those who will follow him, even if his image is in a garbage can remember he will not come again in a bolt of lightning or in a cloud follow by angels he will return and no one is going to believe that he is truly God, only the true believers will follow him. So my suggestion to everyone is open your eyes and don't reject things because they are not perfect, look at the aparition as a gift from God. chitown

Guest		24-Sep-2007 15:20
I was brought up Catholic. My father is atheist. I cannot say I'm religious, but I can say I was taught to respect people's views and beliefs, even if they did not mirror my own and especially if these beliefs bring them a sense of peace and happiness. It shocks me to see this display of intolerance, epecially by those of you who call yourselves Christians.

JUAN		24-Sep-2007 15:04
I AM STUNNED BY THE LACK OF INTELLIGENT THOUGHTS BEHIND MOST OF THESE COMMENTS. SPECIALLY THOSE THAT ATTRIBUTE THIS MIRACLE AS THE WORK OF SATAN. THE CHURCH HAS NO OFFICIAL POSITION ON THIS MIRACLE NOR IT WILL HAVE FOR YEARS TO COME. READ YOU HISTORY. PEOPLE, GET EDUCATED. NOT ON HOW TO SIT PROPERLY AT THE DINIG TABLE OR THE SCIENCES, BUT ON THE MIRACLES OF OUR FAITH. READ, RESEARCH, AND READ MUCH MUCH MORE THEN DON'T MAKE A COMMENT, BECAUSE IT WIIL TAKE YOU A LIFETIME TO TRULY COMPREHEND AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL COMMENT. BELEIVERS MUST ACCOUNT FOR UNJUST SUFFERINGS, SKEPTICS AND ATHEISTS MUST ACCOUNT FOR EVERYTHING ELSE.

Believer		24-Sep-2007 14:55
It is too bad that people can not respect what other do. If you dnt like what you see, them, Why are you here? Is it "christian" to push your belives and mock others? Im a Christian and I WOULD NEVER DO THAT.

little one		24-Sep-2007 14:11
It's sad that everyone is ignoring the absolute, for sure, an most beautiful miracle in this picture...Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, truly present, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Sacrament He left for us so that He would always be with us...the HOST!!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!

Devout Catholic		24-Sep-2007 14:03
In response to Alma, No m'am! I feel sorry for you! Ex-Catholics make the worst judges of the Catholic Faith! And you shouldn't even be criticizing or judging that which you absolutely never understood. 'YOU JUST DIDN'T GET IT, DID YOU? Catholics have NEVER worshipped Mary or the Saints. We don't worship images. We only worship JESUS CHRIST. If you were smart, you would research where you get your Bible. IT IS AN APPROVED TEXT...APPROVED BY THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH!!! If it wasn't for the Catholic Church you wouldn't even have your Bible!!!!! As for what is happening in the Chapel, I can tell you this, JESUS IS THERE Body, Blood Soul and Divinity in the Most Holy Eucharist, which you, Alma cannot receive because you have decided not to believe in His True Presence in the Eucharist and have decided HE is not in the Catholic Church. I feel sorry for you for this, because HE HIMSELF SAID, IF YOU DO NOT EAT OF HIS FLESH OR DRINK HIS BLOOD YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU! These images people are seeing are not "signs," they may be truly manifestations of God. Or they may not be. If God wants to make shadows of His Family, so be it, who are we to argue about it? Just take it for what it is...it's an image that seems to be of the Holy Family...don't read to much into it...just enjoy it, whether it's miraculous or not! But don't take any attention away from WHO IS ALREADY IN THE CHAPEL...and that is Our LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!

Guest		24-Sep-2007 13:47
If you are going to be negative, then do n ot post on the site, I can see some of you ragging on Catholics but everyone is entitled to believe what they want. If you are really a believer of God then you wouldnt be criticizing and preaching those that have seen the image. Get a Life.

Baydoll		24-Sep-2007 12:34
Satan is probably laughing hilariously right about now.

Biblebeliever		24-Sep-2007 12:34
Correction above... left out word,--- START worshipping God in spirit and truth...

Biblebeliever		24-Sep-2007 12:27
Its called Simulacra, people! Google that word...and realize the depths of foolishness here. I do believe Satan does deceive with supernatural signs, but while Satan is working here, what you are seeing is not supernatual... Please turn to Jesus Christ alone as your Savior and mediator, stop worshipping this false Mary, and looking for SIGNS..like an 'evil generation" and worshipping God in spirit and truth, because this isnt it. Mat 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: Jhn 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. Praying for all of you...{I am an ex-Catholic, now born again Christian that today rejects this idolatry and feels very sorry for the false religion and signs that so many here desperately seek after, it is heartbreaking) and please dont get mad, think about what is warned of in the Bible....are you to be seeking after signs or seeking after the will of God?

Alma		24-Sep-2007 12:12
Mary You have a problem, you need to think about your comments. Mary the Mother of Jesus will never take away her Son's glory, but He uses his mother to bring souls back to him because she is a very loving mother. It does not make sense for satan to play tricks on people because it only brings people closer to God. Satan is playing tricks on you so please don't say anything else and waste your time and be a woman full negative judgement.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 06:58
Mary's mantle protect U all star

Guest		24-Sep-2007 03:59
In the shadow at the right, I guess one can see a shape that resembles an image taken from a painting of the Virgin Mary. But I fail to see St Joseph carrying the infant Jesus (which I'm sure he did at least once in his lifetime). This should not be tagged a fake, hoax or let alone a work of the devil, it's just shadows that resemble the silhouette of the Virgin Mary. Take the candle away and I'm afraid the images will be gone. No need to get excited or altered here whether in favor or against...

jaime		24-Sep-2007 03:52
I guess one can see in the shadow at the right, a shape that resembles an image from a painting of the Virgin Mary, but I fail to see St Joseph carrying the infant Jesus. I'm afraid that if you take the candle away, the images are gone. This should not be labeled a fake or phony or a work of the devil; it's just shadows that resemble the Virgin Mary. No need to get excited or altered in favor or against.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 02:56
First, exhaust all the possibilities of where the shadows may be coming from. Then, let's talk.

loving jesus		24-Sep-2007 02:26
I wish all the catholics would defend the shroud of Turin like they are right now, instead of this ridiculos piece of cloth with just shadows on it!!! Anwyway in that picture it's showing that Saint Joseph is holding the Infant Jesus, that has never been the case because our Blessed Mother is the one who has always been shown holding the baby, because she is the mother of God, Saint Joseph hold the shepherd staff as the protector...hopes that helps...

Mary		24-Sep-2007 01:33
btw I do not think that you can help me with anything...."my help comes from the Lord God the almighty " "I do not put my trust in man but in God alone who is my creator " thanks for asking though Joey..Peace be with you

Mary		24-Sep-2007 01:30
I am not bashing christianity but defending My Lord the master of Christianity...I just choose not to be gullible and believe in the lies of the devil...I choose not to belive in some-made up shadows to take respect from the Lord...in the Blessed Sacrament...this has not been approved by the church...let those who hear understand..christianity is not name calling and being rude and arrogant anyway...you are not going to silence me down because of your rudeness...

Guest		24-Sep-2007 01:01
Expressing your opinion and saying that an apparition of the virgen mary is a work of the devil are two completly different things...you can express you opinion but don't bash christianity because u think that this is a work of the devil or satan..now mary my name is joey have any other things I can help you with?

Guest		24-Sep-2007 00:51
Ya el SENOR Y SU SANTISIMA MADRE estan tan ofendidos,por todos nuestros pecados nuestras ofensas diariamente y no le de pie a todas estas personas a ofender mas al SENOR, a su SANTISIMA MADRE- quite enseguida los comentarios.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 00:42
Por favor le pido en el nombre del SENOR y SU Santisima Madre, no poner todos los comentarios tan dolorosos -tan ofensivos abajo de una cosa tan maravillosa que esta puesta arriba con esas photos tan bellas de la Sagrada Familia.y en un lugar tan SANTO como es la capilla del SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO.

jerry		24-Sep-2007 00:01
go to www.oltiv.org and www.ourladyofamerica.com and www.airmaria.com for info on apparitions that have been canonically approved

Guest		23-Sep-2007 23:04
These comments to each other are getting ugly. Let's keep it together. Be nice to one another. No name calling please! Jeff

loving jesus		23-Sep-2007 22:45
anyway you are believing in something that has not been approved by the church...neither the Bishops nor the vatican...don't rush to conclusions...

Mary		23-Sep-2007 22:41
the truth is not stupidity...no one can stop the truth however they want to...to call people stupid when they speak about the snares of the devil is a sin...if you choose to undersestimate satan, that's your right...but i have the right to express my opinion...I choose not to believe in something that ridcule Our Lord and Blessed Mother and GOD...God bless you for calling me stupid...unknown...you should at least put your name...

unknown		23-Sep-2007 22:23
if you believe in your faith then so be it..if you dont not there is no need to bash those who do. if you dont beleive then go on with your live and dont say things that are nonsense such as the satan comments. it is a message to those who believe in God but we have no yet understood the message so please dont comment with your stupidity thank you

Mary		23-Sep-2007 21:44
guest I know..catholics are christians...I am catholic..!!! but we are followers of Christ first...I have been to fatima, La Salette and Lourdes, but this one is a fake...it's a confusing image..that's not the work of the Lord...Our Blessed Mother leads us to Jesus not turns attention from him...God bless you..

Guest		23-Sep-2007 21:36
Mary: Catholics ARE Christians.

loving jesus		23-Sep-2007 21:26
We do not need these fake apparitions to believe in God...we all know according to the gospel and the teachings of our Lord jesus that we have to repent and turn away from sins...It is a no brainer after you read the bible...especially the books of revelations..many are called but a few are chosen...God bless you all...

Guest		23-Sep-2007 21:20
Lisa I do believe in genuine apparitions that do not have vain glory and pride around the seers...like La Salette, Fatima, Lourdes....These seers were humble, did not take money and gave their life to Christ...never wanted to associate with anyone who wanted to take advantage of the appparitions....God be with you and emlighten you...

Guest		23-Sep-2007 21:16
Lisa I do believe in genuine apparitions that do not have vain glory and pride around the seers...like La Salette, Fatima, Lourdes....These seers were humble, did not take money and gave their life to Christ...never wanted to associate with anyone who wanted to take advantage of the appparitions....God be with you and emlighten you...

Guest		23-Sep-2007 21:11
Let's stay with the allege happenings at St.Brendan's Church. We are not talking about Medjugorje here, that is another subject all together. This space is for comments pro or con,so let's be charitable, ok folks? Peter

Lisa		23-Sep-2007 20:48
Dear Guest: it doesn't matter if Medjugorje is a farce or not. Because I believe it came from GOD, I will get the grace no matter what. You don't have to believe in apparitions if you don't want to. I know what I felt and saw there. My family and I have been truly blessed. I'm PROUD TO BE CATHOLIC! Peace be with you.

Lisa		23-Sep-2007 20:30
I believe. Our Blessed Mother has been appearing for a long time. These are the warnings. Seek and you shall find. It's an ugly world we live in and as our Mother (given to us by Jesus on the cross), she's warning us. Take heed! These signs are for the unbelievers. EVERYONE is welcome in the Fathers house. People will start believing on the three days of darkness! I've been to Medjugorje and have seen miracles there as well as in my life. THIS WORLD NEEDS TO PRAY AND FAST AND TURN BACK TO GOD! JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! TOTUS TUUS!

Guest		23-Sep-2007 19:18
Mireya, what is truth? I hope the Bishop will set up an investigation and you will then find out truth. We are too quick to believe and not test what the truth is. How many people will be disillusioned when this coincidence is explained. What you call disbelief Mireya, is just being cautious and prudent. The true presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is what TRUTH is, not this silhouette! Jane

NO NAME		23-Sep-2007 19:17
we need to believe and at the same time pray to the Holy Spirit to lead us in the right/correct way for us to know that This is from God but yes I do believe....I have had miracles happen to me at an Adoration Chapel in Broward recently...it is only between Him and I...and of course I had to tell the doctor what had happened after all I got hurt and run to the Adoration Chapel...and like the doctor said the following day..."surprisinly it is healing quickly"...but I knew different and the reason why...It was Lourdes' Water and running immediately to the Adoration Chapel... ST. Brendan was my Parish Church before I was married and then for many years after until I moved to Broward...let us all pray the Holy Rosary everyday this month, it is 90yrs since the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima...Sunday Oct. 13, 2007...PASS IT ON FOR EVERYONE TO PRAY THE ROSARY THAT SUNDAY AT ANYTIME...THE MAIN THING IS THAT IT WILL BE PRAYED ALL DAY LONG FROM EVERYWHERE IN THIS GREAT NATION OF OURS AND IN THE WORLD...SHE WILL LEADS US TO HIM, HER SON...feel sorry for those that make "ugly" comments...that's why we need to pray w/o stopping...it's in the Bible

Evelyn		23-Sep-2007 19:15
The Graces are not in the beauty of the images, but in the LOVE and FAITH. God can do anything and will do anything to shake the world before it is too late. We must thank Him for these Signs....they are Signs for ALL to believe, pray and wait. We also know that Father Jozo of Medjugorje talked in this Church last year. The Holy Family is inviting us to CONVERT and be Holy NOW during this Time of Great Graces and Great Trials. We will have more signs to come I am sure. Glory to God ! Thank you Jesus and Blessed Mother ! Thank you Saint Joseph !

Guest		23-Sep-2007 18:51
It saddens me to see some of these comments and the disbelief of some. Perhaps you should research. I was told this began last Wednesday after 7 PM mass. Three people were praying in the Chapel when a bolt of light blinded all. No one knew what was happening, but a few seconds afterwards the bluriness gone, they say the sihouettes and ran to get the priest. To me, I feel privileged to have a miracle happen in my back yard. I didn't need it. I am a practicing Catholic, who knows miracles happen each day during mass when bread and wine is turned into God's blood and flesh. I think this miracle is for the benefit of those who don't practice a religion and doubt the Truth. For them, I pray. God be with you and yours. Mireya

Guest		23-Sep-2007 18:35
Without the formal approval of your Bishop...your claims of an authentic appiriton are nonsense. And why dont your focus on the Blessed Host, the real presence of Jesus. Instead of taking photos. The real Presense of Jesus, is the true miracle in those pics!

Guest		23-Sep-2007 18:20
Please try to remove the candle and then take a picture. I think a photo without the candle in front would show all that this is truly a blessing. Rita

Rosemary Foust		23-Sep-2007 18:00
If it is truly miraculous then the image would still appear if the glass candle holder is taken away. Inspiring? Maybe. Miraculous? Doubtful. The church-approved Marian apparitions cannot be explained by science. This one, however, can be put under test by changing the lighting, moving the candle, etc. It seems that what is being taken away is the focus on the True Presence above the "image" and Mary would never do that. Take the glass candle holder away and focus on Jesus. Rosemary

Guest		23-Sep-2007 17:41
The REAL MIRACLE here is on top of the altar, that is, the REAL PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. See Luke 22, 19 when Jesus, in the Last Supper with his disciples, "took the bread, said the blessing, broke it and gave it to them saying, This is my body which will be given for you, do this in memory of me" and also see John 21, 24-29 where Jesus tells Thomas that "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed".

Olivia		23-Sep-2007 17:25
I believe Our Lady is calling us to Her Son in all ways possible. It is why She asked, as Our Lady of America, for us to "Bring Her children" to Rome City, IN where many marvelous healings and spiritual conversions are taking place. You can see the many miraculous photos on the website at www.oltiv.org and read all of Our Lady of America's messages. This Tuesday-Thursday will be the 51st anniversary dates of these apparitions and there will be people visiting this place all week in honor and prayer.

flossie		23-Sep-2007 17:04
God is sure waking all unbelievers up to get them to believe in His Holy presenxe in the Blessed Eucharist.Also, I think God is saying that He is always with us. What a Mighty God we have to be able to show his image to the whole world. Let the whole world adore Him where ever there is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all catholic churches. How happy to see God showing us poor sinners His image and His Blessed Mother. Thank you God. We love you.

Guest		23-Sep-2007 16:55
In fact that priest should be ashamed for perpetuating such a lie...what for??? raise more money for the diocese, so some can blow it into buying condo's etc...The apparition of La Salette talk so much of this...it also talks about who the antichirst will be...of course the church buried it so people will believe in lies...it's the work of the devil...it says in the apparition of La Salette that the antichrist will be born out of a fake jewish virgin and that he will be raised by a Bishop...people open your hearts and eyes and teach your children the truth, so they will not fall in the lies of the antichrist...in this country we look up so much to man's glory...pride...support so much Israel where christians are persecuted and the name of Jesus not glorified...where materialism and the kingdom of satan thrives...well the antichrist brothers and sisters will be a jew who will be so much supported by our country....a big talker like we so much all like it here...Beware....so that you do not loose your sould...he will reign will be for 3 yrs and he will come before the Lord's coming...to make so many fall...it is all written in the books of revelation...and if some man pretends to know and change about the end of the world....they are liars...now quit believing in those fake apparitions..believe in God (the Blessed trinity), say your prayers and be pure in hearts, body and minds... miraclerosarymission org/lasalette p.s my husband and I were blessed to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette...it was all so natural, beautiful, high in the moutains, no businesses, no cheaters to make money, all was run by the convent, no resorts, it was all very quiet and peaceful...truly reflected Our Lord's ways....no materialism...it is a very wonderful and Holy place to visit...

Mary		23-Sep-2007 16:35
For heaven sake! We do not need these phony images to have faith. All we need is to believe in God and follow the teachings of our Lord Jesus in the Gospel...These beliefs in those phony images has led to much exploitation of people who are so gullible...There are serious apparitions like Our Lady of La Salette that has been buried by our Church...These were true apparitions where the Blessed Mother came to send a message from the Lord...How people need to turn away from sins..about how our church, priests and nuns would go astray...this has become so true..look where we are falling right now...how do we know that these are not just trickery of the devil to turn our faith and our Blessed Mother and Lord into ridicule...Please stop brothers and sisters putting your faith so fast in those lies....it warms about these in the bible...it said that the antichrist will perform miracles to feed the needs of those who need the supernatural....many wll fall and believe in the antichrist because he will perform false miracles..please people read the books of revelations if you want to know how the end will come...it talks about everything there..no need to believe in man's lies..put your trust in God alone...all is in the bible...why do we need all these??? God bless you all....

Guest		23-Sep-2007 16:22
Take away the candlestick and the image will disappear! It is just a coincidence, how foolish this makes us Catholics look. Imagine our Lady appearing on a grillcheese sandwich and fetching $28.000 for instance. What a shame. The diocese should put a stop to this type of fanaticism. Stay with those apparitions Holy Mother Church has given credence to and live their message. Thank God, for the wisdom of Our Church! John

MILNA DE LA CRUZ		23-Sep-2007 16:21
I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS TRUTH.I HOPE THAT ANYONE THAT SEE THIS REMEMBER "FOR NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GOT" LUKE 1:37. GOD BLESS YOU. MILNA DE LA CRUZ, GUAYAQUIL-ECUADOR.

guest		23-Sep-2007 15:40
Is there any way to get a picture of the cloth without the candle in front?

Emma Pe		23-Sep-2007 14:28
Emma Pe it is one way that our Blessed Virgin Mary is reminding everyone to do "adoration". Not much people "catholic" find time to go to adoration. So Priest/s preach and tell or remind everyone to spend at least one hour with Jesus. Pray their Rosary daily--amazing you bump in to some catholics who doesnt even know how to pray the rosary.

Guest		23-Sep-2007 14:22
We have what appears to be the shadow of the Blessed Mother on the Risen Jesus statue which hangs over the main altar of our church. We have perpetual adoration five days a week. The image appeared a few years ago and was first discovered by one of our deacons. We have only been in the parish for about 2-1/2 years so I don't know all the details. Also in the adoration chapel is the shadow of the head of the crucified Christ on a stand which is used for fresh flowers and is positioned next to the Blessed Sacrament. I can see the Blessed Mother but have not been granted the grace to see the image of Christ.

Guest		23-Sep-2007 14:04
In response to Joane Spann's comment, "That my Faith is like Thomas." I feel Joane missed my point. Our faith Joane, must go deeper then this. Our lives must be rooted in the Gospels. Everything we need to live by, is found in Scripture. That is where I find my comfort. Donald

Guest		23-Sep-2007 14:02
Mary and Joseph, please help us to discover your true message. Guest

Mary Louise		23-Sep-2007 13:42
Very Impressive. As always, She is constantly calling us to return to Her Son. We must listen. I hope St. Brenden's realize how special their little chapel is!! Wish I was close enough to visit. jmjinga

Joane Spann		23-Sep-2007 13:41
I do appreciate this photo gallery. As I hope others are praying for me, I am praying for them. I will say a special prayer for Donald. His Faith is probably like Thomas, who said he wanted to place his fingers in Our Lord's Hands. Also, I'll say a prayer for John. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I believe it is very loving for our Blessed Mother to come to help the ones who need and love her. Joane

Salvador Pico		23-Sep-2007 13:28
Those who are open to the supernatural and those who have been close to Mary know that down the centuries her apparitions are regular phenomena. The important thing is to find out her message. Is she calling us to bring God back to our families. Christ became a member of a human family so that we can be part of the Divine Family. A true mother will always want her family to be united. Mary invites us to imitate the Holy Family where Jesus is at the Center and where she who knows Jesus best can introduce us to Him. Sal Pico

Salvador Pico		23-Sep-2007 13:27
Those who are open to the supernatural and those who have been close to Mary know that down the centuries her apparitions are regular phenomena. The important thing is to find out her message. Is she calling us to bring God back to our families. Christ became a member of a human family so that we can be part of the Divine Family. A true mother will always want her family to be united. Mary invites us to imitate the Holy Family where Jesus is at the Center and where she who knows Jesus best can introduce us to Him. Sal Pico

Guest		23-Sep-2007 12:30
I become weary over things like this. It only shows how thursting people are for a sense of God and the supernatural. Our dear Mother can do much better then appear in silhouette. Our faith must go much deeper then this. If such happenings bring people comfort in this troubled world, so be it. Donald

Guest		23-Sep-2007 11:40
Hi, It's a very ugly image! John

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