Examines the historical record surrounding the miracles and other wonders performed by Father Nelson H. Baker, Catholic priest from Lackawanna, N.Y., renowned humanitarian, and candidate for sainthood. Miracles attributed to him include healing the blind and deaf, commanding the weather, curing the diseased, and raising the dead.

A "miracle-filled life" -- The biographies -- The Corning miracles -- Blood, water, and gas -- The Victorian miracles -- Whispers of folklore -- The new miracles.