Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena

by Albert E. Graham

This compendium is the exhaustive encyclopedia of mystical phenomena. A true treasure that every Catholic man, woman, and child will turn to again and again.

Lovingly and painstakingly compiled over more than a dozen years, this beautiful, fascinating, and informative  Compendium of the Miraculous  by Deacon Albert E. Graham is a monumental accomplishment and is essential to every Catholic home. 

The Compendium is packed with comprehensive information and revelatory details,
Furthermore, this one-of-a-kind Compendium is overflowing with explanations and examples in the lives of saints of more than 40 types of extraordinary mystical phenomena such  
The Compendium of the Miraculous  is a book unlike any an exhaustive reference guide, an uplifting devotional, and fount of theological knowledge all in one. Every Catholic home deserves a copy.

With a foreword by “the Miracle Hunter” Michael O’Neill, one of the world’s foremost experts on the miraculous.

Genres: Spirituality

450 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2019

Reviews

[Alenka of Bohemia · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I read this book nearly from cover to cover, it is exactly what it says: an encyclopedia, and as such you may just look up what you have a particular interest in. Perhaps you are unclear on the various kinds of communication Christians believe God uses to convey his messages. Or perhaps you are interested in how heaven or purgatory have been described by the mystics. Maybe you would like to know a bit about all of the famous Marian apparitions? Or perhaps read a little something on certain saints? Lots of the information is repeated, which one must forgive given the nature of the book (again, this is an encyclopedia - in alphabetical order and while quite comprehensive, not greatly detailed). Richly illustrated by classic works of art, I find this both useful to a Catholic and interesting to anyone interested in Catholicism.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it's unusual to read an encyclopedia, this one deserves the cover-to-cover treatment. It covers all the unusual and seemingly unbelievable details of mysticism, those phenomena that can only be explained as from God.

It offers an extensive compilation of the lives of the saints, those who experienced such things as messages from beyond (whether it's Jesus, Mary, or the saints); the stigmata, and my personal baffling favorite, bilocation—the ability to be in two places at one time. There are also details of Marian apparitions, including an exhaustive list of those that are, and are not, approved by the Church. I'm fascinated by those that were never formally investigated or there is no conclusion.

This is encyclopedia in the truest sense of the word, a book to revisit when you need a refresher or just can't remember what exactly that specific saint did.

[Elissa Greyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Albert E. Graham’s Compendium of the Miraculous is nothing short of extraordinary. More than just an encyclopedia of mystical phenomena, it’s a rich tapestry of faith, history, and the supernatural woven together with reverence and rigor. What struck me most was how seamlessly it blends scholarly depth with spiritual inspiration, from the lives of saints and Marian apparitions to profound accounts of visions, levitation, and incorruptibility. It’s both a devotional companion and a reference book, one I found myself not just reading but pausing over, reflecting on the mystery and beauty of God’s presence in the world. A treasure for any Catholic home, and a reminder that the miraculous is never as far away as we think.

[Carlos Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, really fun and well written never gets boring because it's many separate stories. Tells you many fun and spiritually useful facts. Good for theology, apologetics, or straight up spiritual motivation and tactics.