Both Jesus and Mary love wood. I'm pretty convinced that Joseph did too, as a carpenter he must have been on friendly terms at least. Here's a selection and if you're still not convinced that the heavenly pair are making cameo appearances, then there's no hope for … [Read more...] about Wooden Jesus
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Apparition of Pontmain
In which the BVM saves a little hamlet from the advances of a raging, ravaging, enemy army. A Marian apparition is a reported supernatural appearance by the Holy Mary. This particular apparition is recorded as being proven although I can't imagine how it could be. … [Read more...] about Apparition of Pontmain
Holy Toes of Jesus
The Church of Our Lady of Velankanni, in Mumbai, has a statue of Jesus with water - it must be holy water - trickling down from the toes. This blessed water is collected and the church is a site of pilgrimage. Take a look. However the miracle was caused by … [Read more...] about Holy Toes of Jesus
OMG! Ironing for Jesus
I can't tell you much about this one, probably because there isn't much to tell. It's an iron. It's in a house in Boston, USA. It was manufactured for the Wal-Mart house brand, with a basic dial for fabric settings and a steam/dry switch. It has a scorch mark. It … [Read more...] about OMG! Ironing for Jesus
Three Jesus Pizza
In another Holy World Tour gig, the face of Jesus has appeared on a three-cheese pizza made in Newfarm, Brisbane. Holey-Moley! And the image could have been yours if you made the highest bid on eBay. Someone is enjoying it anyway. It's already proven a good luck … [Read more...] about Three Jesus Pizza
BVM on eBay
She's turned up again. The BVM just can't help herself from manifesting to awestruck mortals the world over. Not content with recreating her appearance in melted chocolate, potatoes and rancid fat, she has given the world a new face on a "pool stick". I'm not sure … [Read more...] about BVM on eBay
The Weeping Madonna from Bangkok
Patty Powell, Senior Traveller, picked up a fibreglass statue while passing through Bangkok, took it home, stuck it on a shelf and then forgot about it. But, in the middle of a hearty Spring Clean, he discovered a miracle. The statue was crying! Patty, to give him … [Read more...] about The Weeping Madonna from Bangkok
She’s back!
The much-travelled Blessed Virgin Mary, fondly known as the BVM in my schooldays, has returned to bring a little light into the otherwise dreary lives of otherwise dreary ordinary people. This time she's appeared in the fat, grease and grunge at the bottom of a … [Read more...] about She’s back!