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Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in La Jolla. (photo from Mary, Star of the Sea in La Jolla FB page)

The Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit will be at Mary, Star of the Sea Parish on March 18 – 20. Everyone may visit the church to view the exhibit and learn about Blessed Carlos Acutis.

“Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit,” La Jolla

As reported on The Southern Cross, the exhibit’s next stop is La Jolla. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, will host the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit beginning March 18 to 20. It is a free exhibit open to all at 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday.

During the first day of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit, Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano will have a presentation at 6 p.m. As shared on The Southern Cross, the Eucharistic Miracles focuses on extraordinary historical occurrences when bread and wine have been physically transformed into human blood and flesh in a manner that has bewildered scientists.

The exhibit represents the final work of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Story of Blessed Carlo Acutis

According to Franciscan Media, Blessed Carlo Acutis was born in London and grew up in Milan. He was born of a wealthy family; his parents were not particularly religious. At seven, he became a frequent communicant upon receiving his First Communion. Carlo made sure to pray before the tabernacle before or after every Mass.

He looked up to younger saints and set the life of Bernadette Soubirous, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Dominic Savio as models of his. At school, Carlo defended disabled students against bullies. Additionally, he tried to comfort friends whose parents were in the process of divorce.

Carlo also had a heart for the poor, and he volunteered to spend time with the needy and homeless. For some, he was a computer geek. Carlo dedicated four years to make a website that cataloged reported Eucharistic Miracle around the globe.

He enjoyed comics, soccer, films, and popular video games like a regular teenager. Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia. He offered his sufferings to the Lord for the intentions of the sitting Pope – Benedict XVI – and the entire Church.

He dreamt of visiting as many sites of Eucharistic Miracles as possible. However, his illness prevented him from making this dream possible. In 2006, Carlo succumbed to his condition, and he was beatified in 2020.

Mary, Star of the Sea Parish

One can find Mary, Star of the Sea Parish 7669 Girard Ave., La Jolla. It is a Catholic Church in the Diocese of San Diego. Mass happens daily, from Monday to Friday at 8 a.m.

While the Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon. All daily Masses are live-streamed and are archived. This Lenten Season, the Stations of the Cross happens every Friday at 7:30 a.m.

At 6 p.m. Friday, the Stations of the Cross is in Spanish. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, also scheduled Tenebrae Prayer and Music Service on April 1 at 3 p.m.