Optional Memorial for CPPS

This memorial observes an extraordinary event that occurred in Rimini, Italy, in 1850, in the church of St. Clare, staffed by the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood. In a painting of the Virgin Mary, under the title of Mother of Mercy, the eyes of the image were seen moving by countless citizens and visitors. “The pupils of the sacred image were raised up toward heaven and then lowered toward the faithful. At times the eyes were shining like stars, other times as if shedding tears. The face would appear sometime rose-colored and then pale”. The miracle was immediately submitted to the Bishop for the proper investigation; he declared the authenticity of the motion of the eyes that had taken place for several months, from May 12 to December, 1850.