“St. Pascal Baylon (d 1592) experienced many unusual receptions of the Eucharist.”
“As an adolescent, Pascal was entrusted with the care of his father’s sheep. While on the mountainside, he would often fall on his knees in adoration on hearing the bell that signaled the consecration of the Mass. During these times when his occupation prevented his attendance at services in the church, an angel often appeared before him bearing the Host for his reception.”
Eucharistic Miracles by Joan Carrol Cruz 1986 TAN Books
“Closer to our own time, in 1917, in one of the first visions seen by the children of Fatima, an angel appeared to them holding a chalice and a Host.”
Eucharistic Miracles by Joan Carrol Cruz 1986 TAN Books
Saint Barbara, also known as the Great Martyr Barbara, was an early Christian Greek martyr born mid-third century in Heliopolis, Phoenicia.
Barbara was the daughter to a rich pagan named Dioscorus. After the death of Barbara’s mother, Dioscorus dedicated his life to his only daughter.
Barbara was known for being extremely beautiful. As a way of “protecting” her, Dioscorus shielded her from the world by locker her high up within a tower. He allowed only her pagan teachers to see her.
Barbara secretly became a Christian and dedicated her life to knowing the true God and making Him known to others. She offered herself completely to the Lord, choosing a life of consecrated virginity.
“St Barbara was known as the Patroness who would insure the reception of the Sacrament of Penance and Holy Communion at the hour of death.”
Eucharistic Miracles by Joan Carrol Cruz 1986 TAN Books