Every year since, the blackthorns at this same location flower between Dec. 25 and Jan. 15. Exceptionally rare exceptions were 1914 and 1939, the years both World Wars began, as if heaven were telling the world through the miraculous bushes that a winter of war was coming.
Since then, the yearly blooming, out of season, has left scientists and botanists scratching their heads, as the old saying goes. The first examinations of the blackthorns began in 1700 and continued on through the years, including experts from the Botanical Garden of the University of Turin.
The studies have revealed that the blackthorn, a form of wild plum, is supposed to have only one flowering, always in the spring, sometime between March and April; the soil where these miraculous blooms occur is the same quality as other areas, so no abnormal underground or other causes have been detected.
Here is something else to think about: The blackthorn’s botanic family name is Rosaceae. In other words, it’s of the rose family, which has long been associated with Our Lady.
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Thank you for this article, Don. I’ve never heard of this miracle. I agree with you that it’s a quiet reminder from God about Life eternal
Yes. Thanks for this reminder of a merciful Father who loves each of us so much.
I shared this post with our Holy League members. May God be glorified and gratitude prevail from this vale of tears.