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50,000 expected at Knock shrine in Ireland for Virgin Mary apparition

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ANTOINETTE KELLY,
IrishCentral.Com

Published Saturday, October 31, 2009, 8:57 AM
Updated Sunday, November 1, 2009, 5:04 PM

 

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Waiting for the apparition: A massive crowd is expected at Knock today for the apparition by the Virgin Mary
Waiting for the apparition: A massive crowd is expected at Knock today for the apparition by the Virgin Mary

Up to 50,000 people are predicted to gather at Knock in Ireland today for an apparition by the Virgin Mary.

Dubliner Joe Coleman, the man who predicted the apparition said Our Lady would be visible to those "with an open heart."

Coleman, who says he is “a visionary of our Blessed Mother” said the Virgin Mary had asked him to recite the Rosary with a priest in the Basilica in Knock.

However, he says the Church has so far refused to make a priest available and only agreed to open the doors of the church after pleas from the public.

About 5,000 people gathered at the holy shrine earlier this month but Saturday's numbers are expected to be far higher as people are traveling from across the country and from England, Scotland and Wales.

“The church has been mocking me for the past week, it does not understand how Our Lady can come to a man from Ballyfermot,” he said. “They won’t laugh at me tomorrow.”

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Posted by simplesandy on May 14, 2010, 08:11 PM EDT
well I believe all is possible with God.. It would not be the first time the Blessed Virgin Mary has apeared to people to give the world a message... We are being tested everyday for our faith and our love for God.. we need to pray for this world that is full of evil... what is wrong with just praying people... whether you believe him or not this world defently needs prayers.... you have to ask yourself ...how close to God are you ? and to my opinion you can never be too close... so when you read stories like this you have the option to either listen or turn your ear.... remember one thing ... we will all go in front of our maker and answere for what we did in this life... God Bless you all.. and yes I will be praying for this world... Satan is trying to get as many souls as he can ..Does he have yours?????????
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Posted by Bridgetftmyers on Dec 18, 2009, 12:55 PM EST
Talk To You Tomorrow !!!!!!
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Posted by kickstar on Dec 06, 2009, 09:26 PM EST
Do people not realise people like joe coleman are lying swine only out to exploit you and sell you holy water straight from his ballyfermot tap.
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Posted by kickstar on Dec 06, 2009, 09:23 PM EST
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I am laughting at you tomorrow Joe.
 


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