Marian miracle in Australia?

A reader sent me the following about a ‘miracle’ that occurred in Sydney, Australia:

July 22, 2015

Hundreds of Christians are flocking to church to witness a ‘miracle’ painting of the Virgin Mary who appears to join in with the Lord’s prayer.

Stunned believers filmed the astonishing moment her lips appeared to move on the artwork during Mass last Sunday.

Footage shows the congregation saying the ‘Our Father’ prayer but after several seconds it’s clear several Christians are distracted by something else.

If you look closely, the Virgin Mary’s mouth appears to move during the biblical reading, becoming clearer towards the end of the video.

Baffled George Akary filmed what he believes is a ‘miracle’ in St Charbel’s church, Sydney, before posting it on Facebook.

He said: “To clarify for the viewers I saw this during mass and at the end of mass the rosary is prayed.

“I went to the altar and wanted to confirm via recording it.” http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/holy-miracle-watch-virgin-marys-6113110

I watched the video and witnessed this ‘miracle.’ Some believe it was a miracle, others believe it was a lighting/camera issue.

Presuming it was not a lighting/camera issue, I do not believe it was a miracle from God. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is dead and was not making the lips on the painting move (see also Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Apparitions and Did Early Christians Believe that Humans Possessed Immortality?).

For years I have been warning about false ‘miracles’ related to false ideas about ‘Mary.’ Here is something I wrote that was published in my book Fatima Shock!:

Archbishop Sheen felt that a Marian “miracle” would be a factor in Muslims and others together and become end time Catholics in the Day of Wrath (Dies Irae):

And as Mary revealed herself in that first Miracle of the Sun, so may we look forward to another revelation of her power when the world has its next rehearsal for the Dies Irae.

… Many people of all persuasions, including apparently atheists, are going to fall away from their current beliefs in vast numbers (even according to many Catholic leaders) to embrace one who will promote a powerful ecumenical religion that is to be accompanied by what will appear to be real miracles. …

Future apparitions of a Lady are likely to produce demonic “miracles” in addition to anti-biblical messages. Sadly, nearly all will fall for false signs and lying wonders. …

Some Eastern Orthodox, Protestants, and Catholics are rightly concerned that allegedly Marian “miracles” will be used in a false manner. And that this may lead to an ecumenical religion that all, who claim to get their doctrine from sacred scripture (including the actual original traditions of the apostles), should not endorse.

This concern is consistent with biblical prophecy about deceptive signs:

22 for false Christs and false prophets will arise and produce signs and portents to deceive the elect, if that were possible. 23 You, therefore, must be on your guard. I have given you full warning. (Mark 13:22-23, NJB)

Fatima Shock! was written to warn people that apparitions that many people will think are Mary will likely be part of the of the signs and wonders that the Bible warns will deceive the world (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).

Have the “love of the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:10), love the truth of the word of God (”Thy word is truth,” John 17:17, DRB), so that you will not be deceived. …

There also is a Catholic prophecy that indicates that followers/images of Mary will do miracles at the end:

Ven. Magdalene Porzat (19th century): Mary comes from heaven…After this Mary, all powerful shall change all men…Holy women, images of Mary, shall have power to work miracles. After them comes Mary to prepare the way for her Son in His triumphant Church.

Thus, this is another possible item that may be the “image of the Beast.” Perhaps it should be mentioned that according to the above mystic, this prophecy happens after a time of “universal bankruptcy” and “confusion.”797 Thus, if the international financial situation worsens (maybe if only a little bit, though probably more than that), some may point to that as proof that certain Marion prophecies are correct. Do not be deceived by such signs (Isaiah 8:19-20), even if true (cf. Deuteronomy 13:1-4)—many will be (Mark 13:22).

Do not accept misstatements about apparitions, women from heaven (Zechariah 5:5-11), rosaries, mediators, intercessors, or scapulars that are in conflict with sacred scripture. Religious deception, in a more direct and public form, is coming. Signs, “lying wonders,” and sorceries are expected to increase before Jesus returns and deceive many (2 Thessalonians 2:9; Matthew 24:24; Revelation 13:2-15; 18:23). Thiel B. Fatima Shock! Nazarene Books, 2012, pp. 182,184,206,228, 252-253)

Do not be surprised to hear of more ‘miracles’ attributed to ‘Mary.’ More false signs and wonders will come. Jesus’ mother Mary most certainly did NOT move her lips in Sydney Australia last Sunday.

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Apparitions Do you know much about Mary? Are the apparitions real? What happened at Fatima? What might they mean for the rise of the ecumenical religion of Antichrist? Are Protestants moving towards Mary? How do the Eastern/Greek Orthodox view Mary? How might Mary view her adorers? Here is a link to a YouTube video Marian Apparitions May Fulfill Prophecy. Here is a link to a sermon video: Why Learn About Fatima?
The ‘Lady’ of Guadalupe: Any Future Ramifications? It is claimed that a female apparition appeared near Mexico City on December 12, 1531. How has it affected the world? What might it suggest about the future? A video of related interest is titled: The ‘Lady of Guadalupe’ and Prophecy.
Did Early Christians Believe that Humans Possessed Immortality? What does John 3:16, and other writings, tell us? Did a doctrine kept adopted from paganism? Here is a YouTube video titled Are humans immortal?
Pope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy? Pope Francis has taken many steps to turn people more towards his version of ‘Mary.’ Could this be consistent with biblical and Catholic prophecies? This article documents what has been happening. There is also a video version titled Pope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy?
The Mark of Antichrist What is the mark of Antichrist? What have various ones claimed? Here is a link to a related sermon What is the ‘Mark of Antichrist’?
Mark of the Beast What is the mark of the Beast? Who is the Beast? What have various ones claimed the mark is? What is the ‘Mark of the Beast’?
Fatima Shock! YouTube Dr. Thiel highlights a few points of why no one would support Fatima, etc. as discussed in the documented book Fatima Shock!
Why Should American Catholics Fear Unity with the Orthodox? Are the current ecumenical meetings a good thing or will they result in disaster? Is doctrinal compromise good? Here is a link to a related video Should you be concerned about the ecumenical movement?
Will the Interfaith Movement Lead to Peace or Sudden Destruction? Is the interfaith movement going to lead to lasting peace or is it warned against? A video sermon of related interest is: Will the Interfaith Movement lead to World War III? and a video sermon is also available: Do You Know That Babylon is Forming?
Feast of the Immaculate Conception? Did early Christians teach Mary had an immaculate conception and led a sinless life?
Origin of the Marian Dogmas: Where Do Catholic Scholars Say The Four Dogmas of Mary Came From?
Assumption of Mary Did Mary die? Was she taken to heaven on August 15th? What is known? What does the Bible show?
Fatima Shock! What the Vatican Does Not Want You to Know About Fatima, Dogmas of Mary, and Future Apparitions. Whether or not you believe anything happened at Fatima, if you live long enough, you will be affected by its ramifications (cf. Isaiah 47; Revelation 17). Fatima Shock! provides concerned Christians with enough Catholic-documented facts to effectively counter every false Marian argument. In addition to the print version, there is a Kindle version of Fatima Shock! which you can acquire in seconds.