On August 8th, 2019, something miraculous happened in Aregua, Paraguay. Father Gustavo Palacios, the parish priest of the Virgin of Mercy in Valle Puku, reported that a consecrated host became a petal with a deep red hue.
As Father Palacios held the pyx containing the body of Christ, a liquid began to flow through his hand without any apparent source. When he opened the pyx, he was astonished to see that the once-white host had transformed into a completely red petal with a liquid that smelled of roses.
This event took place in the community of Pedro Juan Caballero, where a small house served as a prayer circle. Mrs. Lourdes's grandmother, who was bedridden and received Holy Communion daily, was the first to notice something unusual. Father Palacios indicated that this may be a “private revelation” made by Jesus to strengthen the faithful in their faith.
Within the Catholic faith, the "Eucharistic Miracle" is a phenomenon that refers to events without apparent human explanation that occur with consecrated hosts. In some of the miracles, blood emanation occurs, while in other cases, some parts of the host literally become pieces of muscle (usually heart muscle). It should be noted that for Catholics, the Eucharist is the Body of Christ, and these "miracles" usually occur as divine proof that Jesus is really present.
This reported Eucharistic miracle in Paraguay is similar to others that have occurred throughout history, where the transformation of the host into petals and the emanation of a liquid with a reddish color and a rose-like scent have been reported. It is a testament to the faith of those who believe in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and a reminder that miracles can still happen in our world today.
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