Popular in the Eastern Church, but little known in the West, Saint Sharbel (also Charbel) is the beloved Lebanese Hermit whose life of prayer, devotion to the Holy Eucharist and sacrifice moved Pope Paul VI to describe him as "the admirable flower of sanctity blooming on the stem of the ancient monastic traditions of the East." (Magnificat, July, p. 350) Miracles accompanied him in life and especially after death. A mystical light hovered over his casket for several years and an inexplicable liquid used to anoint the sick emanated from his body until his beatification. Today is his Optional Memorial and stands as a reminder of the efficacy of prayer, sacrifice and devotion to the Eucharist. Google St. Sharbel to read more.
Bro. Rene
Note: My Godson, Marcellin, was healed by him a year ago in May. Marcellin had a sudden and severe case of the flu...his heart stopped but was revived, beating weakly causing the doctors to avert that family that he would not survive. A prayer card that had touched the relics of St. Sharbel, was touched to him and a prayer to St. Sharbel was said...The next day the heart was beating stronger and increased in strength daily until he fully recovered. The doctors had no explanation medically, and the nurses right away claimed "Miracle." St. Sharbel, pray for us.
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