If we understand a miracle as something extraordinary we might have experienced miracles in our lives. From a Christian perspective a miracle is the power of God breaking into ordinary life Nature is a miracle. The healing of someone who is very ill, without any hope, might very well be a miracle. Life itself is a miracle.
We read of the feeding of those who have gathered to listen to Jesus, which is included in all four of the Gospels. A miracle has happened. A small boy shares what he has with others. Jesus blesses the food and shares it with those who have gathered. The sharing of food by those gathered, the blessing that Jesus gives is all part of the miracle. Because we have been baptized into Jesus Christ, we too share in making miracles. Whenever we share with others it is a miracle. We put aside our greed to possess more than we need and instead are willing to share what we have. God also provides unexplained happenings that draw us closer to God. However, we understand miracles, we know that they come from the power of God as evidenced in his son, Jesus Christ.
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AuthorHelen Ackermann is a retired Parish Minister and current Parishioner. She shares a weekly column relating the week's readings to what is currently happening in our lives. |