Hey there,
Have you ever wanted to be in two places at the same time?
With our busy lifestyles, it’s probable you’ve thought about this on more than one occasion.
We definitely could accomplish a lot more! So perhaps it’s not so far fetched to believe that Our Lord would use this type of miracle to accomplish more of HIs work through His beloved Saints.
The phenomenon is called bilocation. And there are numerous documented cases of Saints like Padre Pio, Saint Faustina, Saint John Bosco, Saint Anthony of Padua … and even the Blessed Mother Mary … to name just a few.
In recent weeks we’ve looked at miracles of Saints like levitation and stigmata. And that’s when I became aware of bilocation. This week, Genuflect looks at Saints who appeared in two locations. We explain what bilocation is, whether it’s really just a vision, Mary’s bilocation prior to her Assumption, why we shouldn’t ask to be able to bilocate, and numerous examples of Saints who bilocated.
Though it would be helpful to be in two places at once, the miracle of bilocation is reserved for exceptionally holy men and women who use it to do more of His work for others.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Bilocation Explained
Bilocation is the ability to appear in two different places at once. It’s a type of miracle that the Lord uses to help us better serve Him through the assistance of others. Padre Pio, Saint Faustina, and Saint Francis Xavier are just a few of the Saints who bilocated.
What Is Bilocation? | Catholic Company
The Bilocation Miracle
Brian Kelly considers whether bilocation is the physical presence of a person in two locations or if the person witnessing the bilocation is rather seeing a vision of the person. And what about the Soul … can it be in two places at once? With the Lord, anything is possible!
The Miracle of Bilocation (It Isn’t a Problem) and Happy Feast Day Saint Michael | Catholicism
Mary’s Act of Bilocation
In the year 40 A.D., prior to her Assumption, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the apostle, Saint James the Great, in what is now Spain. She was living in Jerusalem at the time, so this Marian apparition is considered to be an act of bilocation. This is an amazing event with evidence that endures today, more than 2000 years later!
Did You Know The 1st Apparition of The Blessed Mother was an Act of Bilocation? | Aleteia
A Gift From God
Here are 3 fascinating examples of bilocation. And don’t miss the Postscript at the end to learn why, though it may be tempting to want to be able to bilocate, both St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross say we shouldn’t ask for this supernatural gift.
They Are Mystically Among us – Saints Who Bilocated in The Philippines | Pintakasi
Saints Who Could Bilocate
A person appearing in a second location defies the laws of human nature and science. And yet, there are documented stories that have survived over the years. This slideshow presents 5 Saints who appeared to people in a manner only possible through the intervention of God’s assistance.
5 Saints Who Could Bilocate | Aleteia
Padre Pio Bilocated to Pope Pius XI
To lend validity to a miracle, it helps if the person experiencing the miracle is a Pope! That’s exactly what happened in 1925 when Padre Pio appeared to Pope Pius XI and several Cardinals. This miraculous visitation changed the fate of Padre Pio in the Catholic Church.
Padre Pio Appears in Bilocation to Pope Pius XI | Divine Fiat
Possible Bilocation Caught on Camera
Saint Padre Pio was a Saint who was well known for bilocation during his time on Earth. So it’s only fitting that another priest may have bilocated to attend Pio’s funeral. And the truly amazing thing is that we may have video evidence of the bilocation!
Was This Bilocating Priest Caught on Camera at Padre Pio’s Funeral? | Aleteia
4 More Bilocating Saints
Clearly not all superheros wear capes and in the case of bilocating Saints, they are real world examples that anything is possible with our Lord. Here are 4 more stories of Saints who bilocated.
Superhero Saints: The Miraculous Power of Bilocation | Learn Religions
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