I find it curious Catholics never see such images of Christ, the Apostles, or other such people from the Bible.
If they don’t see images of dead Popes, does that mean they weren’t holy?
Move along ....nothing to get excited about here.
Divine - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
a : of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god < divine love > b : being a deity < the divine Savior > c : directed to a deity < divine worship > ...
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Thanks for the Columbia story. I liked it very much and found it encouraging to my faith during hard times. What is tossed for mocking is turned into a gift.
Just to be clear, a stain on a window pane is not a "Marian apparition". If it bleeds, or cries, or talks to somebody, the Church might initiate an investigation. Until then, it's a stain on a window pane. I prefer to treat them with Windex, followed by a vinegar water chaser to get a nice shine.
However, this piece of toast with Obama's picture on it -- that is Obama, isn't it? -- that thing is a demonic manifestation. Get rid of it immediately.