Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton lived from 1774 to 1821, a convert to the Catholic belief, Ms. Seton was the founder of the Sisters of Charity organization in America. In addition, Elizabeth was the first person born in the United States to be canonized and honored as a Saint. Whereas, a number of miracles, religious signs and symbols have been named after the Saint in what has become known as The Seton Miracles.
Ms. Seton cured three individuals of what were considered fatal ailments at the time. One of those cured was Anne Theresa O'Neil whom at the age of 4 was diagnosed with a fatal form of leukemia. The acceptable cure provided by Ms. Seton contributed toward the Saint's beautification and canonization by Pope Paul VI.
The miracles which acquired the honor of being named after the Saint are numerous. At the same time, there are skeptics whom believe these miracles have been nothing less than hoaxes created by the Catholic church for shock and awe. Whereas, those whom have been present when a statue wept, or a priest whom has the signs of the stigmata would most likely opt to disagree.
Some of the most popular and well known miracles include weeping statues, statues turning different colors, beautiful fragrances such as roses, changing colors in rosaries, blessings, healings and other supernatural events. In one case, the Our Lady of Medjugorje was seen weeping at a Knights of Columbus meeting in 1992. Whereas, these other incidents were often repeated in different areas between 1991 through late 1993.
Hundreds of statues, most of the Virgin Mary, crucifixes and pictures were seen weeping at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Virginia during this time. On a more personal note, Father Jim, a priest at the church presented the stigmata visible by the replication of the five wounds Christ endured at the crucifixion. Known as Father Flash due to the speed in which the priest said Mass, it is believed Father Jim was singled out by God for an honor once accorded Saint Francis of Assisi.
While being pressured for more information, a parishioner finally indicated that someone else had indicated the miracles had taken place. These miracles included Father Jim bearing the 5 wounds of Christ, also known as the stigmata in which the wounds Jesus endured on the cross are replicated on an individual. In addition, there had been reports of weeping statues and other supernatural events in different locations around the world.
During the conversation between the staff member and Father Bruse regarding these events, a rather small Madonna statue made of plastic sitting on the credenza began to cry. In this case, with water flowing rapidly from the eyes down across the cheekbones, the term crying was the only possible term which could be used to explain the experience. Whereas, most other statues had been reported as weeping in the past.
Since the 1990s, there have been other reports of over two dozen icons made of fiberglass, porcelain, plaster, ceramic, metal and plastic which have been seen weeping. In addition, icons enclosed in a glass cabinet were also weeping in the rectory at the church during a dinner in which Father Bruse was present. As such, while there may be skeptics, there are also a number of individuals whom have experienced these miracles first hand.
Ms. Seton cured three individuals of what were considered fatal ailments at the time. One of those cured was Anne Theresa O'Neil whom at the age of 4 was diagnosed with a fatal form of leukemia. The acceptable cure provided by Ms. Seton contributed toward the Saint's beautification and canonization by Pope Paul VI.
The miracles which acquired the honor of being named after the Saint are numerous. At the same time, there are skeptics whom believe these miracles have been nothing less than hoaxes created by the Catholic church for shock and awe. Whereas, those whom have been present when a statue wept, or a priest whom has the signs of the stigmata would most likely opt to disagree.
Some of the most popular and well known miracles include weeping statues, statues turning different colors, beautiful fragrances such as roses, changing colors in rosaries, blessings, healings and other supernatural events. In one case, the Our Lady of Medjugorje was seen weeping at a Knights of Columbus meeting in 1992. Whereas, these other incidents were often repeated in different areas between 1991 through late 1993.
Hundreds of statues, most of the Virgin Mary, crucifixes and pictures were seen weeping at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Virginia during this time. On a more personal note, Father Jim, a priest at the church presented the stigmata visible by the replication of the five wounds Christ endured at the crucifixion. Known as Father Flash due to the speed in which the priest said Mass, it is believed Father Jim was singled out by God for an honor once accorded Saint Francis of Assisi.
While being pressured for more information, a parishioner finally indicated that someone else had indicated the miracles had taken place. These miracles included Father Jim bearing the 5 wounds of Christ, also known as the stigmata in which the wounds Jesus endured on the cross are replicated on an individual. In addition, there had been reports of weeping statues and other supernatural events in different locations around the world.
During the conversation between the staff member and Father Bruse regarding these events, a rather small Madonna statue made of plastic sitting on the credenza began to cry. In this case, with water flowing rapidly from the eyes down across the cheekbones, the term crying was the only possible term which could be used to explain the experience. Whereas, most other statues had been reported as weeping in the past.
Since the 1990s, there have been other reports of over two dozen icons made of fiberglass, porcelain, plaster, ceramic, metal and plastic which have been seen weeping. In addition, icons enclosed in a glass cabinet were also weeping in the rectory at the church during a dinner in which Father Bruse was present. As such, while there may be skeptics, there are also a number of individuals whom have experienced these miracles first hand.
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