A Protestant Skeptic Reacts to Africa's Eucharistic Miracles

From Totus Catholica

Eucharistic Miracles in Africa: What the Church Has and Hasn’t Confirmed Most assume Eucharistic miracles only happen in Europe—but Africa is home to profound, documented cases, some officially recognized, others under investigation. These signs aren’t about spectacle—they’re merciful confirmations of Christ’s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. 📌 In this video, we examine four major African Eucharistic events, separating Church-approved miracles from credible but unconfirmed reports, with sources, dates, and theological context: ✨ What You’ll Discover: 📖 Runyong, Réunion Island (1902) – Officially recognized by the Church: Christ’s face appeared in the Host during 40 Hours Devotion; accepted by authorities and included in the Vatican’s international Eucharistic Miracles exhibit (curated by St. Carlo Acutis) 🌟 Nusugbe, Nigeria (1999) – Host bled during adoration; an image of the Risen Christ reportedly appeared; the host remains uncorrupted decades later; quietly venerated with local bishop approval 👑 Kumasi, Ghana (1990s) – A Protestant skeptic photographed the Eucharist to “expose idolatry”—but the developed film revealed a clear, lifelike face of Jesus in the Host; the man converted to Catholicism; no formal Church judgment, but widespread local impact 🕊️ Burundi (June 22, 2024) – A young woman received Communion and later spit out what appeared to be bloody human flesh; the diocese launched a pastoral and medical investigation; not yet approved, but taken seriously ⏳ Chapters: 0:00 – Eucharistic Miracles Happen in Africa Too 1:40 – Nigeria (1999): The Bleeding Host of Nusugbe 3:37 – Réunion Island (1902): The Church’s Only Officially Recognized African Miracle 5:20 – Ghana (1990s): The Skeptic’s Photo That Changed Everything 7:11 – Burundi (2024): The Recent Case Under Investigation 8:36 – Why the Church Approves Some Miracles—and Waits on Others 11:36 – Three Key Takeaways for Your Faith 📖 Key Teaching & References: CCC 1374 – “The whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained” in the Eucharist CCC 1324 – “The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.” John 6:53 – “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man… you have no life in you.” 1 Corinthians 11:29 – “He who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment.” St. Cyril of Jerusalem – “Do not judge the bread by the senses, but by faith.” Ecclesia de Eucharistia §15 (Pope John Paul II) – “The Eucharist is a mystery of presence…”