"At the start of the 20th century a great undersea earthquake shook the
Pacific Ocean and casued a tsunami that devastated the shorelines of
many cities. However, according to the inhabitants of Tumaco, Colombia, a huge wave was pushed back when the local priest processed out with the Blessed Sacrament.
"When the people of Tumaco felt the ground shake on the morning of January 31, 1906, they immediately went to their parish priest, Fr. Gerardo Larrondo. The local inhabitants begged their pastor to perform a Eucharistic procession that would invoke God’s aid to fight back the tsunami wave that threatened the very existence of their city.
"The people could see the giant wave approaching the city and so Fr.
Larrondo gathered up his courage and with the Holy Eucharist placed in a
monstrance, processed head-on towards the wave."
In a recent commentary, writer Philip Kosloski gave a brief overview of this event.
To access Philip's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Philip Kosloski: The tsunami that receded when it was blessed with the Blessed Sacrament (30 AUG 17)
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