“I witnessed the Eucharistic Miracle through Julia, and Our Lord tested me in such a special way!”

Rev. Fr. Jerry Orbos' Testimony

Testimony by Rev. Jerry Orbos from the Philippines

I have visited Naju many times together with other pilgrims. Among the numerous miracles and healings that I have witnessed, the most important one is that I always become more aware of the Blessed Mother's love through Julia.

I feel that the Blessed Mother is willingly and unsparingly giving her unconditional love to us through Julia. Despite the enormous pains and fatigue that she experiences, as she has been chosen as a victim soul for the reparation for the sins in the world, Julia generously gives her time and attention to so many people.

As I am also busily involved in pastoral work and in the work of spreading the Faith, I understand how hard and tiring it is to look after other people and their souls. I am amazed whenever I see Julia, who is so simple, gentle, and filled with love no matter how severe her pains and fatigue may be.

Not only I but also numerous other pilgrims also see and feel the unconditional and overflowing love of the Blessed Mother that comes through Julia. Truly, coming to Naju is coming home where the Blessed Mother is present through Julia.

On May 16, 1991, I celebrated Mass and gave Communion to Julia in the Naju parish church. During that Mass, more than thirty pilgrims from the Philippines and I witnessed a Eucharistic miracle.

We saw that the appearance of the Eucharist was changing into those of flesh and blood in Julia's mouth. Because of this experience, a major change has occurred in my life. My love for the Eucharist has especially increased, and I am giving thanks to the Blessed Mother who has drawn me closer to her Son.

Sometime afterwards, the Lord tested me. I was celebrating a Mass at Ripa in the Philippines. When I finished consecrating bread and wine, I saw three flies floating in the Precious Blood (in the form of wine) in the chalice. I was surprised and did not know what to do.

I thought that if I removed the three flies, Our Lord's Precious Blood would be removed also, as the flies were wet with the Precious Blood. Our Lord was asking me, "Do you love me? Do you believe that this is My Blood?" When the time for Communion came, I said, "Lord, I love You and believe that this is Your Blood," and drank the Precious Blood in the chalice together with three flies in it. At that moment, I smelled an intense fragrance of roses.

In the past, I had thought that the fragrance only came through Julia, but realized that the Lord is with us whenever we respond to Him saying, "Amen," like a child. I was able to do this because I had love for the Lord and believed that the Lord was truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. As I recall this experience, I again give thanks to the Lord for allowing me to experience Him in such a special way.

In June 1993, I again came to Naju together with pilgrims from the Philippines. I asked Julia to pray for my younger brother, Tim, and his wife, Ditas, as they had been praying for a baby for five years. About one month after Julia began praying for them, Ditas became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy, good-looking boy. I praise God and give thanks to the Blessed Mother who gave us graces through Julia.

Tim and Ditas later told me that, when Julia was praying for them with her hands on them, they felt a warmth and peace in their whole bodies. Indeed, nothing is impossible in the Name of Jesus and through the powerful intercession by Our Mother Mary!