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Sacred Heart Parish's Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition: A Weekend of Faith Renewal

11/19/2023

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We, as Catholics, are privileged to be invited to receive Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist at Mass. However, it's estimated that 70% of Catholics consider the Eucharist to be merely symbolic. 

To increase the awareness of the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist and to promote Eucharistic adoration, Sacred Heart Parish in Calgary hosted the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition for their parishioners, faithful in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond. 


The exhibition was created by Blessed Carlo Acutis, a youth who died of leukemia at the age of 15 in 2006. The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition is a curated collection of Miracles recognized by the Church, that have occurred through history, from across the world. Blessed Carlo researched and catalogued Eucharistic Miracles from around the world, using his God given technical and artistic talents to create the materials that make up the exhibition. 

Eucharistic miracles provide indisputable evidence that Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. As quoted from Blessed Carlo Acutis, “Jesus is my great friend, and the Eucharist is my highway to Heaven.” Blessed Carlo received the Eucharist daily and desired to share the joy of Christ’s presence with the world through the exhibition. He is the first millennial to be declared Blessed. 
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Over 600 visitors visited the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition hosted by Sacred Heart Parish during the weekend of Sep. 28 to Oct. 1 this year. It was truly an exciting and inspired weekend. Fifty-nine volunteers helped visitors during the weekend, with some working multiple shifts to answer questions and assist with taking pictures of the visitors next to their favourite miracle panels. A book entitled “The Eucharistic Miracles of the World”, derived from the exhibition, was available for purchase. Over 130 books were sold at the Exhibit. 

The exhibition consists of Eucharistic Miracles, described in detail along with photographs and artwork on large panels, grouped by country of occurrence. The display has been hosted by many churches and faith institutions across the world. The exhibition consisted of 168 panels, which were setup for viewing in the Narthex and Upper Hall of Sacred Heart Church. 

Visitors came from as far as Athabasca, Whitecourt, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Brooks, Stettler and Lethbridge.  It was especially profound on Friday, September 29, when the Blessed Sacrament was exposed for adoration for two hours after Mass. 

The exhibition inspired, touched and moved people. Howard D., one of the participants, shared, "Wonderful exhibition - helped me restore my faith," along with Peter B's powerful resolution, "Returning to the Church," after his visit. 

It is in the Eucharist that we truly find the Heart of Jesus nearest to us; it is in the Eucharist that He unites Himself in the most intimate way to us, and we to Him.  
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Thank you for sharing this transformative, miraculous experience with me. It is a true gift from our merciful Lord and His Blessed Mother, to inspire and enlighten my faith and lead me in service ever closer to them. God Bless."
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Lee Michele B.
Parishes who are interested in hosting the display are welcome to contact Beata Banka at Sacred Heart Parish at (403) 244-2741.

Written by Rita Shank and Timothy Dahm for Faithfully. Rita Shank and her husband Dale Bercov are retired and live in Calgary.  They have a daughter, Jena, a son-in-law Josh and two grand-daughters, Blake and Everly.  Rita is a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church.  Timothy Dahm and his wife Patricia live in Calgary.  They have two grown children.  Timothy is a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church.
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