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Father Jairo Luis Gusberti had a transformative experience in the Cristo Redentor neighborhood of Caxias do Sul, located in the south of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. While taking two of his parishioners home at around 9pm, he was abruptly stopped by two armed assailants, intention to steal a car the vehicle. As events unfolded quicklyOne of the assailants shot directly at Father Jairo through the windshield.
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Instead of a tragic ending to this story, the bullet, which was aimed directly at his chest, was miraculously deflected by the priest’s metal crucifix. Instead of penetrating deeper, the bullet only caused a small superficial wound, sparing Father Jairo’s life.
Expressing his gratitude and astonishment, Father Jairo commented to the local press: “I was protected by God; This is the testimony I want to give. .”
Photographs taken after this surprising event depicted the crucifix damaged, with splintered wood and contorted metal. In stark contrast, the deformed bullet was under the cross in Father Jairo’s hands. Surprisingly, it took the priest several minutes to realize he had been hit by the bullet.
Following the incident, Father Jairo received immediate medical attention, with doctors successfully extracting the bullet from his chest. Without the crucifix acting as a barrier, the injury could have been much more serious, potentially even lethal.
Released from hospital within hours and with only a minor injury to show for his harrowing experience, Father Jairo expressed feelings of rejuvenation. Adopting a forgiving stance, he commented, “I feel like I was born again after the incident. Let’s pray for those behind this crime, hoping that God’s love reaches their hearts.”
At this time, there is no information as to whether any suspects have been arrested in connection with the car theft.
