The Miracle of St. Anthony of Padua and the Mule (13th century)
In the 13th century, St. Anthony of Padua, great preacher and Franciscan saint, wanted to prove the truth of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist to a stubborn nobleman who mocked the Catholic faith. Anthony challenged the man to bring his mule — but to starve it for three days. On the appointed…