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Comment from Understand The Times:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following article which describes an “apparition of Jesus” that supposedly\u00a0took place\u00a0in a Catholic church in Nigeria recently,\u00a0is exactly what authors Jim Tetlow and Roger Oakland predicted would\u00a0be taking place in the future\u00a0in their book Another Jesus: The Eucharistic Christ and the New Evangelization<\/a>.<\/em> Jesus\u00a0warned that “false appearances” would be taking place as one of the signs of the last days.<\/p>\n

(Matthew 24:23-26).KJV\u00a0–\u00a0Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.<\/p>\n

The article:<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Paul’s Catholic Church along Airport Road in Benin City, yesterday, turned into a mecca of sorts as people from all walks of life thronged the church to catch a glimpse of what has been literally described as an apparition of Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The uncommon but holy phenomenon according to catholic faithful and enthusiasts present at the church premises, came up early Wednesday morning immediately after the offering of adoration <\/span><\/strong>at the church. It has however generated so much frenzy amongst catholic faithful and non-Catholics <\/span><\/strong>who jostled through the ever-busy Airport Road in the state capital to witness the rare spiritual occurrence.<\/p>\n

Rev. Fr. Edosomwan further stressed that the appearance of Christ on the Blessed Sacrament through the monstrance<\/span><\/strong> would help re-direct the lives of Christians whose faith have been ebbing out owning to varying challenges of life. The “apparition of Christ”<\/span><\/strong> according to the Priest,” was to remind Christians that through His presence they can draw support and increase their faith in God.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, the spiritual significance of the “apparition of Christ” at the St Paul’s Catholic Church was further described to connote the signs of the end of time<\/span><\/strong> by Prince Ken Ebosele, a committed catholic faithful who was present at the church to catch a glimpse of the “apparition”. Prince Ebosele revealed that it was a reassurance of the fact that the salvation in Christ which Christians profess was not in vain, adding that the appearance of Christ <\/span><\/strong>was a manifestation of the presence of Christ in our lives.<\/p>\n

Others who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the “apparition of Christ” at this critical period of human’s sinful existence<\/span><\/strong> was clear indication that no matter how neck-deep we are involved in sin, the Almighty God has special interest in the salvation of human beings.<\/p>\n

A member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing Ikpoba Okha Constituency, Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen who was also in the Church described the occurrence as a re-affirmation that “Jesus Christ is real,” adding that, “this is the belief of Catholics and other Christians. It is our faith and belief.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

She confirmed that she saw Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament that was placed on the altar<\/span><\/strong>, stressing that “it is real and that with her coming to Jesus on the altar, all her hearts desires have been received by faith”.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the miraculous appearance of Jesus Christ in Benin City yesterday have been described as a good Omen and an indication that better things are coming to Edo State. <\/span><\/strong>The Director, Edo State Poverty Alleviation Agency, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Igbafe who stated this is a chat with The NIGERIAN OBSERVER in Benin City yesterday, remarked that the appearance of Jesus Christ in the state was an affirmation that the present governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole was God -sent.\u00a0 Read more<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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