Holy Relic Visitation: Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group, 4/30/2016

Our group's Rosa
Mystica statue.

This evening was a night of extraordinary signs at the Gruber Home.  We've seen escarchas appear on several occasions during past prayer meetings, but on this particular night, not only was there a manifestation of escarchas, but several of us also witnessed an extraordinary transformation in our host's Rosa Mystica statue (right); its lovely face suddenly took on a striking, life-like appearance with soft features and a dewy complexion... and what's more is, at the same time the statue was exhibiting changes, a scent of flowers mysteriously surrounded us in the garage where we were gathered in prayer (there were no flowers around); the fragrance was sweet and delicate and intermittently came and went.

We also celebrated a
new member's birthday!

When I first realized what was happening to the statue and the floral scent, I kept silent about it, thinking that it was perhaps my imagination... but, shortly after, other members of the group began remarking about the statue's face, as well as the fragrance!  It goes without saying that we were all impressed and excited as we collectively realized that we were experiencing the presence of the Blessed Virgin in a special way.  Furthermore, I also noticed that there were escarchas scattered on the floor, which was an added confirmation that Heaven's door had opened in our midst!

Our prayers continued with deeper fervor and meaning as we basked in Mary's motherly presence.  At the end of the prayer segment of our meeting, the wondrous signs abruptly ended and our members began comparing personal impressions of what we had just experienced.  Then with joy we celebrated the rest of the night with our potluck dinner.  The menu was Chinese cuisine this evening and, as it turned out, we also had a buffet of several delectable desserts - Almond Float, Mochi Rice Cakes, Blueberry Coconut Crumble, and Ambrosia Fruit Salad!

Celebrating our night of special graces

from our Blessed Mother.

Every meeting is wonderful but this evening will definitely go down for our group as one of the more memorable meetings in the 3+ years we've been getting together each month.  God never ceases to surprise us with His goodness and unexpected wonders.  Thank you, Jesus and our dearest Blessed Mother!