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Sacramento, Calif., Nov 25, 2005 / 12:00 am (CNA).- A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary which seems to be crying tears of blood outside a Vietnamese Catholic Church in California has caused quite a stir.

Pilgrims and curious locals have been flocking by the hundreds to see the alleged miracle which has been taking place at Sacramento’s Catholic Martyrs Church.

The parish has asked the Diocese of Sacramento to step in and investigate the phenomenon which was discovered last Sunday by Ky Truong, who does maintenance at the church.

Parish officials say they each time they have tried to wipe the red liquid away, it inexplicably returns.

Sacramento resident Andre Nguyen told CBS channel 13 that "To me, personally, it is a miracle. You believe it or don't believe it, that's okay. But I strongly believe it."

The diocese has not yet commented on the situation.

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Published by: Eero
Lahti, Finland 08/17/2006 01:03 PM EST

I will help people who are suffering. This is the motive that I need plenty more belief, plenty more power of prayer and more Holy Ghost with me. Please pray also that God gives me gifts of God's grace.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 05/22/2006 02:26 PM EST

I just bought a video called "Tears From Heaven" by Marian Communications. I must say that whenever a statue is said to be crying by people, it's true. Of course we must make sure that they haven't been tampered with.

I feel that heaven is trying tell us that we must all go back on the way of penance. When Mary statues cry, it's a call back to Jesus. When His statues cry, it must be a message of vital importance.

I think that this is a message for priests. They need prayers and to be on the road of fidelity to the Church and to have a fervent devotion to the saints. St. Philomena is a saint!!

May the Hearts of Jesus and Mary protect us.

Published by: A Steiner
Stockton, CA 12/26/2005 03:33 PM EST

Salvation comes to the world because Mary said "Yes" to the birth of Christ. Mary began salvation, and by her intercession it will be concluded. Jesus will never resists the prayer of His dear Mother because she is always humble and conformed to His Divine Will. So let us consecrate our lives to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and pray for peace and the end of abortion. Amen

Published by: Jesica
USA 12/01/2005 06:59 PM EST

Thank you Blessed Mother for your signs and blessings. This event will no doubt open the eyes and hearts of non-believers.

Published by: Nancy Ott
Arizona 11/30/2005 07:25 PM EST

Many receive the signs of God's presence; others do not.Even this manifestation will not force belief; but it is a sign of Mary's love.

Published by: Frances Gale
Eureka, NV, USA 11/30/2005 12:08 AM EST

I am saddened that the Blessed Mother is crying once again. There are so many paintings, statues and crucifixes which are shedding tears of oil, blood or human tears. Please pray for the conversion of sinners and a halt to immorality. Please pray to put Christ first and foremost in Christmas. I know our fellow retailers need financial assistance which predominantly comes at this holiday season. However, if everyone remembers the true meaning of Christmas is Christ's birth, we would all receive the greatest gift. Please pray for the people of the entire earth to recognize sins, repent for sins and devote our lives to the Heavenly Father. Bless you.

Published by: jason
chicago illinois 11/29/2005 10:03 PM EST

there is a picture of crying Virgin Maria on Yahoo news. Last month, there was a crying Virgin Maria in Saigon VietNam, too.

Published by: Rosemary Salm
Dallas, TX USA 11/29/2005 07:09 PM EST

Blessed Mother is giving us a sign to pray in reparation for all the sins of the world.

Published by: Lois E. Callaghan
Oak Ridge, Tenn. 11/29/2005 04:51 PM EST

If one believes that Almighty God and His Mother can do anything, I believe Our Blessed Mother is crying for all our sinful ways. Californians should all be on their knees.

Published by: Shawn Calhoon
U.S.A. 11/29/2005 03:36 PM EST

The Catholic Church will most likely deny that the statue of Mary is crying tears of blood. That is why there is no stance from the Diocese there. Catholics who pray through Mary know otherwise though. It is a miracle. Just as Our Lady of Fatima was, but the Popes have downplayed even it. Pray the Rosary everyday, and devote yourself to Mary's care.
Shawn

Published by: Tonya Dillinger
South Heart, North Dakota 11/29/2005 12:12 AM EST

Maybe this is the lord triing to tell us that we need to keep his name in our lives and stopping taking him out of everything(schools,court,and money). I hope that this is a true miracle and that god will give all of us sinners another chance. GOD BLESS you all.

Published by: Louise Nigro
Springfield, MA, USA 11/28/2005 07:33 PM EST

Signs are everywhere to pray, examine our consciences, make ammends for hurts caused others who cross our paths. Another miracle, another sign the Blessed Mother shows her compassion for the suffering that goes on in this world, especially among the young. A message that needs to be listened to, with the belief loving one another will sustain us through whatever life has in store for us in the time to come. We must heed the call now, wake up to the reality the world is going through changes we are unable to control. Do not fear, but listen to Mary's message.

Published by: Marianne
Holland 11/28/2005 05:04 PM EST

Let´s pray the Rosary everyday...and please pray for Holland !
Thank you so much..
I believe Our Lady is crying to get us to pray !
Vaya con Dios,
Marianne

Published by: KAREN GALSTER
CICERO,NY USA 11/28/2005 01:17 PM EST

I TRULY BELIEVE IN MY HEART AND SOUL THAT THIS IS A MIRACLE. OUR LADY IS TELLING US WE NEED TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER.

Published by: Thomas
Casper, WY 11/27/2005 10:11 PM EST

Maybe the Second Coming
of Christ can't be far
behind.

Published by: Lucille
kelso, WA USA 11/27/2005 03:39 PM EST

Before the rocks cry out, we must praise our God. Are the rocks now crying out, even in statues made of rock?

Published by: R Kellersberger
Pleasant Hill CA 11/27/2005 01:09 PM EST

I strongly believe that this is a message that God is sending to all the world. I believe that He is asking us to love one another and to pray, pray, pray. He is sending us this message thru our Lady.
We always have use discernment. But I believe we have to use this as a sign, a sign to change our ways and reach out to God, Father of us all.

Published by: Hayes Marcel
Houma, Louisiana 11/27/2005 10:03 AM EST

Where is the picture?

Published by: Deacon Fred Pelletier
Chicopee Ma 11/27/2005 08:35 AM EST

Great news however we need more than tears, we need help, words of wisdom and spiritual turning to God. Society is on a downturn to evil ways and practises. We need all the miracles and help we can get to improve our spititual life.

Published by: Claudine Roman
Los Angeles/CA/USA 11/27/2005 03:28 AM EST

aI truly believe that it is a miracle! Our Blessed Mother is really trying to relay a very urgent message to us. We should pray, pray, pray!

Published by: Kim Ha
Garden Grove, CA, USA 11/27/2005 02:27 AM EST

My Prayer group and I visited that church to pray and do atonement for our families and the world. It is quite a touching experience for 14 persons in my group. The fact that Our Blessed Mother has chosen our Vietnamese churches to show Her sorrows, that is quite an honor. Last year, on May 13, 2004, she exulted oils in Brisbaned, Australia. Then in Saigon, VN at two different places. Now, in Sacramento, California.

Thank you for letting me sharing my experience!

Published by: Agnes Valerio
Centennial Colorado USA 11/27/2005 12:04 AM EST

How much more does The Mother of God, have to do to convince the unbelievers of the world, that her Son does exist, and for us to start mending our sinful ways.

Published by: margie diantonio maltese
Brick New Jersey 11/26/2005 11:16 PM EST

The time is near,the clock tick's.The warning's are clear,the world need's a great fix.We had so many chances to get on our knee's,to pray,and plead.but now a cleansing we need.Now they want to wipe away baby Jesus and Christmas Day,the only good we hold on to,once that is taken,it's just me and you.Be not Afraid,as Pope John said,just stay real sober,and keep an eye up ahead,for He will come just like He said,a theif in the night,the sinner's will dread.Buckle up and hold on tight,and say your Rosary every night.Keep your Sacrament's as they are gold because this story is about to unfold.The statues cry out with tear's of blood,just as Noah built the arc before the flood.We sit and wait,it's in the air,the calm's not calm,yet no one care's.May God have mercy on us.

Published by: mathilda miller
Cerritos, California, USA 11/26/2005 10:45 PM EST

please provide the address of the church.

Published by: Olivia Smith
Petrolia, PA USA 11/26/2005 08:56 PM EST

Thank you for sharing the miracle! Our Lady is begging us to pray and to love her son Jesus and one another!

Published by: VirginiaReis
Unity, Wi. USA 11/26/2005 08:16 PM EST

I do believe in this miraculous incident happening in Sacramento. I only wish I could see it. How marvelous to know Our Dear Mother in Heaven has paid such a visit to her little children. She is so sad now with the immoral world we live in.

Published by: Rafael M. Villongco
Matawan, NJ (USA) 11/26/2005 06:54 PM EST

Weeping images of Our Lady is not new in the Church. Our Lady's images have been seen to shed tears throughout history but recently in our century, it has become more frequent. The most recently approved Marian weeping statue was that of Our Lady of Akita in Japan. The statue of the Virgin Mary wept human tears for 101 times from 1975 thru 1981. There were also 3 messages conveyed by Our Lady to the visionary, Sr. Agnes Sasagawa. It was declared to be genuine by Bishop John Ito of the Diocese of Niigata, Japan in 1984. The tears of Mary is call to prayer and conversion to all humanity by the Our Heavenly Mother.

Published by: Rossi Foti
Belmont, Ca. 94002 11/26/2005 05:59 PM EST

think our Blessed Mother is trying to give the world a message.
Get your house in order or expect Gods just punisment.

Published by: Anthony Lee Mack
Trinidad and Tobago 11/26/2005 05:15 PM EST

I am always in total belief that these weepings are signs from Heaven, especially where in this case, the weepings persist in spite of previous erasure and in full view of all around. Praise God now and forever more!
Thanks. Tony.

Published by: Mom
san jose, ca, usa 11/26/2005 03:19 PM EST

Hi Mom --
Check this out. I've seen pics of the bloody tears on the statue. Happening now, in Sacramento. Amazing.
Have a nice cruise.

Love,
Lawrence

Published by: Kari
Edmonds, WA 11/26/2005 02:07 PM EST

God says Thou shall have no other gods before me, and don't make any graven images...this is a abomination before the Lord and it is Satan's trickery to get you to worship at the altar of Mary-repent!

Published by: Mary
Chicago, IL 11/26/2005 11:27 AM EST

I do believe in the Blessed Virgin Mary very much and love her very much. Woerldwide everyday, we are experiencing miracles relating to her but we are strongly cautioned as Christians to discern. Let's pray and let the Diocese step in and investigate the phenonomen. With all the sins of this world, our Lady is probably weeping and telling us to repent and pray!

Published by: Henry Kovacic
Toronto, Canada 11/26/2005 10:38 AM EST

Knowing the state of the Church today, they will likely say it is a fake, just like the sceptics of Jesus' miracles did. However, you only need to look at the condition of society today and understand why Heaven would send such a strong message. Perhaps the people of California should take notice and listen.

Published by: Jim Vondras
Florissant,MO USA 11/25/2005 09:36 PM EST

Until the Vatican says otherwise, I agree with Andre Nguyen.
AIC, Jim

Published by: Jan Epplin
Pinckneyville, Il USA 11/25/2005 07:15 PM EST

I Believe,here in Belleville,Il we have our , also in Pana,Il.She comes to give us messages.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, New york, USA 11/25/2005 04:47 PM EST

Let's pray that this is a genuine miracle and trust the Church's decision. If it is genuine, it's because God is trying to tell us something about the urgency for mankind to repent of its sins against God and to make reperation for them to God. Our Lady of Fatima already revealed this.

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