Miracles 

   “The moment we open ourselves up to God’s plans is the moment miracles begin to happen in our lives.” (Matthew Kelly, “Resisting Happiness”) 

   I believe in miracles.  What some see as coincidence I see as miracles.  When seen through the eyes of faith, miracles are everywhere.  But we must open ourselves to God if we are to recognize them.

   When I see a newborn baby I see a miracle.  One microscopic egg cell and one microscopic sperm cell combine to create new life; life created in the image of God.  Yes, this is a natural occurrence but nature itself is a miracle created by God.  To view such a miracle as something that can be discarded through abortion is an abomination before God.

   Look at the intricacies of the blooms on flowers.  The detail, the perfection, the beauty all speak of God.  They too are miraculous.

   The love of a sacramental marriage is a miracle of God.  The giving, unselfish love between a man and a woman in marriage reflects the unselfish love of God for all of humanity.  To experience such love is to experience a miracle.

   Those who don’t know God don’t see the miracles.  When we open our hearts to Him coincidences disappear.   When we recognize and submit ourselves to the will of the Father we will see the many miracles He works in our lives.