4. A “miracle statue” was said to have opened one of its eyes
In 2005, on the outskirts of Hoboken, residents say a miracle occurred, though not one many would expect. A Sacred Heart of Jesus statue on Third Street and Jackson Street, which was in place for over 25 years, was said to have opened one of its half-closed eyes. The plaster in Jesus’ right eye could be seen for the first time, leaving some skeptical and others particularly hopeful.
Nobody could clearly explain what happened, though some religious leaders suggested that the intense heat may have altered the statue’s face. Others asserted the statue already had eyes and that eyelids were glued on but fell off. Some other theories, such as human interference, were put on the table, though some residents were confident this was a religious miracle. Some residents viewed this as a sign that the surrounding area would receive some financial relief or good luck.