The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-14


different apartment.
Thursday, Aug. -, was the last
day of the novena on Friday 1t was
thought advisable that she should
make her confession, as she seemed
to be nearing her end. On Saturday
she received holy communion. Near
IL all that morning her eyes were
closed. and she seemed to he uncon-
scious. Occasionally, when address
Sed, she would make some answer,
but she did not remember atterward
what she had said during that time.
She was evidently sinking, and
DR.. Cooper, who visited her some
time before dinner, judged her to be
dying. saying that she could not live
many hours. About II o'clock. y.
NJ. the priest came to administer
extreme JUNCTION. She Was then en-
tirelv unconscious. but scarcely had
the reverend father left the room. ac-
companied by the attendant sister,
when he was recalled. Theresa SAT
up in the bed, and said, in 4 clear,
natural voice, a am we'll: ! wish
to go home"
SHE HAD SEEN THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
It was manifest that something cX-
traordinary had happened. The sis
ter asked her who had cured her ?
"The Blessed Virgin" was the rc-
ply. Theresa then related with
great simplicity that bcforerccciving
extreme junction. she had awakened
from her unc0nsciouSnesS, and open
ing her eyes, saw to the right of her,
and close to her bed, the Blessed
Virgin in the midst of a beautiful
light, clothed in white garments,
wearing white veil and a golden
crown OH her head, with stars, her
right hand being held Oh her bosom.
Theresa was at first afraid, but
her fear left lter as the Blessed Nir-
gin addressed her, saying, "Dovou
promise to do what I ask you, if you
are cured?' "Yes,' was the an
swer. "Will you take care to have
a picture of this apparition placed
in this room?" II WILL" was the
reply. "Will you promise to be-
come sister in this convent, or if
you do not like that, to attend the
sick?" eyes, said Theresa; "on
the death of my mother" The Bles-
sel Virgin then said "On the same
day your mother is buried you must
enter;" and with these words she
disappeared, and Theresa became
again unconscious, in which state she
was anointed.
During the time of the apparition
there was no one else in the room
except her friend Miss Anna Wentz,
who has since entered the Convent
of the Good Shepherd. This young
lady never saw nor heard the Bles-
sed Virgin, but she noticed in the
face of the patient something heay-
emily and extraordinary, and she
heard distinctly some of her answers.
AS it was about the hour of din
ner, Theresa asked for some food.
AS the sister was unwilling to let her
leave her bed, dinner, including some
meat and potatoes, was brought to
her, of which she ate heartily. She
then arose, and, having dressed her.
self, went to the chapel, where she
remained for more than an hour on
her knees, engaged in prayer.
Afterward she walked about the
convent, visiting her parents toward
evening, with whom she supped, and
then returned to the intirmary. AT
the usual hour on Sunday, Dr.. Var
nall visited the infirmary, was in.
formed of the event, and was not a
little astonished to see Theresa com
ing to meet him, looking we'll and
hearty. On that same day she visi
ted two churches, St. Nicholas and
st. Alphonsus, the latter situated
on Grand avenue, without experien
cling any fatigue.
On Monday, DR.. Iarnall, with
three other physicians, came to make
a close examination of the case, anC
recognized that their former patient
was in good and perfect health
without the least trace of her sick
ness. After remaining for a few
days with the Sisters the happy
Theresa returned home, where, with
out the least Inconvenience, she EN-
ploys herself in the usual household
duties, washing, ironing and scrub
bing.
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stance of the changes Of fortune
wrought by the war, states that q 4
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