Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano

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  1. Dave Fagan

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    The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano

    "For over 1,200 years, the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano has stood as one of the most remarkable signs of the Catholic faith. During Mass in the 8th century, a priest struggling with doubts witnessed the consecrated Host become human flesh and the wine become real blood.

    Scientific examinations conducted centuries later reported that:

    * The Flesh is real human heart tissue.
    * The Blood is real human blood.
    * Both belong to the human species and share blood type AB.
    * Despite being preserved for over twelve centuries without modern preservation techniques, the Flesh and Blood have remained remarkably intact.

    For Catholics, this miracle is a powerful reminder of Jesus’ words:

    “This is My Body… This is My Blood.” (Matthew 26:26–28)

    Whether one approaches it through faith or historical curiosity, Lanciano continues to inspire millions to reflect more deeply on the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament."

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    The blood type on the Holy Shroud is AB.
     
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