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To: OLD REGGIE

“I have asked for evidence of a “miraculous healing” which is totally unique. One which is not known to have been duplicated anywhere else.”

“In 1947 Gemma Di Giorgi, who was born without pupils, lived in Ribera in Sicily. There was no medical hope of her ever seeing. While her parents accepted this diagnosis, her grandmother did not. She made the long journey to San Giovanni Rotondo with the little girl, full of faith in the powers of Padre Pio. They were among the crowd of the faithful attending his Mass when at the end while the silence was at its peak everyone heard a voice calling: “Gemma, come here!” The Grandmother pushed her way up to the altar with the child and knelt down before the Saint whom they had come so far to see. He smiled at Gemma and told her that she must make her first Communion. He heard her Confession and then stroked her eyes with his hand. She received Holy Communion by herself and when afterwards her grandmother asked her if she had asked for any favor from Padre Pio the little girl answered: “No, Little Grandmother, I forgot!” Padre Pio saw them later and said: “May the Madonna bless you Gemma. Be a good girl!” At this moment the child gave a frantic cry, she could see a permanent cure although her eyes still had no pupils! She has been examined by many doctors who have testified to the case and are able to offer no scientific explanation.”

Of course, St. Pio has been called any number of hideous names and called evil on this very FR religion forum.

She still can see, and she still does not have pupils.

~But it’s about a Catholic. Therefore it cannot be true because they are just not Christians. /s


11,560 posted on 07/06/2008 11:11:09 AM PDT by OpusatFR
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To: OpusatFR
“In 1947 Gemma Di Giorgi, who was born without pupils, lived in Ribera in Sicily...."

I have seen this claim previously. Whether from you or someone else I don't know.

Suffice to say it is without proof or documentation. I can find it on one site only. Here: Padre Pio

Is it possible you can provide more info? Documented and attested information?

11,561 posted on 07/06/2008 11:27:49 AM PDT by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian? Let me be perfectly clear. I know nothing.)
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To: OpusatFR

Some Catholics are Christians and some are not. Depends on their relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ. I think we prottys have all said that.


11,604 posted on 07/06/2008 8:06:27 PM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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