It wasn't until God bestowed such a wonderful miracle for me that I truly believed. I'm weak like that. There's so many people here that have so much faith even though they haven't experienced anything like I have. I can't tell you how much I admire you guys.
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DreamTheater said:
I think we all receive the miracles that are useful to us, it may not be something dealing with healing, but other important influences from God that let us know He is there.
Some of our struggles, I think, can be useful to us, either personally or in helping others.
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Do not feel bad for this DT, I think Jesus understood this, that is why we have the story of Thomas in the Bible. It shows that even though he wanted to believe, he couldn't until he "saw" Jesus gave him what he needed, just as he did you!DreamTheater said:
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And I will let you in on a little secret tooDreamTheater said:
that even the best of us around here that appear to be the strongest go through times when we question things as well...
I know I have and my Faith has been weakened at the time
But I can tell you that we all have had miracles in our lives if we look at them, some of them are not that big but they are there. It is just those little things that the Lord does if we truly are looking out for them that let's all know that He is there and protecting us not only as a Congregation but also as individuals. It is just that depending on the individual as stated before, some of will need more than others and that is fine too, because then this is only further proof that He truly does walk with us individually...
May you find Peace
Pax Christi
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DT. Sometimes in our weakness is where we find the most faith. I know that in my doubts and dryness that that is when I cling to faith all the harder. That is when I search for Grace unceasingly, when I feel it is not to be found. Just as when it poured out on me abundantly, I tended to take it for granted.
There are none of us strong enough in our faith that we don't doubt, or struggle, or suffer. Perhaps we need these spurs to prod us along the path of holiness. It isn't easy, but we know the reward is great. We will pray for each other.
Peace be with you!
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debi said:
I know this is true, Debi. A priest who preached our annual Mission a few years ago stated that everyone sees miracles but not everyone recognizes them. He then went on to say that many people that see them do not speak about them. He suggested that those who don't speak about them will probably see fewer of them in the future.
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clskinner said:
Hi, Carrie
My grandfather's physician told me that when he was in Med school, he gradually drifted into agnosticism; but when he began to practice medicine, his Faith was gradually restored because he saw 'miracles' quite often.
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Hi MichelinaMichelina said:
I don't doubt that at all. A friend of mine is a surgeon, a good Catholic, and he's spoken about how his faith has been strengthened even witnessing the death of some of his patients.
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