Eucharistic Miracle at St. Stephen's in New Boston MI.(Catholic Caucas)

I DO believe in miracles, but only when the Church proclaims them. In this case, it has said it was a natural occurrence.

I don't have doubts about the ability of this type of event occurring. But I wasn't there. I don't know all of the circumstances involved, nor do I know any of the people involved.

The Church has ALWAYS been very careful, even when things are apparently "in ordnung." I am simply trying to exercise the same prudence. The most important thing is that the real miracle happens with every Mass. That is the one thing I will hold to.

I remember reading this poll, I was pretty shocked.

http://www.cfpeople.org/Apologetics/page51a044.html

Is The Eucharist Really Christ's Body and Blood?

By Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

May 1995 issue of The People of God

Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, N.M.

AN ALARMING GALLUP POLL
Recently, a Gallup poll was taken on Catholic attitudes toward Holy Communion. The poll showed serious confusion among Catholics about one of the most basic beliefs of the Church.

Only 30 percent of those surveyed believe they are actually receiving the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine.

29 percent think they are receiving bread and wine which symbolize the spirit and teachings of Jesus and, in so doing, are expressing their attachment to His person and words.

10 percent understand their action to be receiving bread and wine in which Jesus is present.

and 23 percent hold that they are receiving what has become the Body and Blood of Christ because of their personal belief.

Any well-informed Catholic will recognize that only the first option, chosen by the 30 percent, is true Catholic teaching. The other options represent various forms of Protestant belief.

As Archbishop, I am deeply concerned about the inaccurate and distorted views of the Eucharist apparently held by many of our people. I believe it is important to clearly understand the correct doctrine; then, to live according to that doctrine.

I am not saying people don't believe in God. I think it is bad religious instruction and why people are leaving the Host in pews, books, bathrooms etc. It reminds me when Christ said Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Not to say all, but some are doing it for evil purposes from I have heard.

Post 6 is a different story from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas and the poster is a noncatholic. The story I reported just happened a week ago and is in Mich. I don't have a problem how you and Markomalley feel that you would like to see the Diocese authenicate or not. Knowing Father John, he is obedient to his superiors and I'm sure He will turn this matter over to the diocese if he hasn't already done so and then it will be up to the Bishop to decide what will be done. I'm trying to find out more information and as soon as I do I will ping you and Mark. :)

“I like that idea of people coming forth with what they have witnessed or experienced. Why not start a new thread on this?
I will chime in with my own experience and would love to hear others.”

I would like that too. I don’t know how to start a thread. Maybe we could get Salvation or NYer to start one? I think it would need to be a thread closed to non-Catholic comments or it would turn into something painful rather than nourishing.

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