Miracles of Jesus
06-27-2021Weekly ReflectionJames GaffneyA young girl walked with her mother to her neighbor’s home to drop off a few bags of groceries. On the way home, the little girl asked her mother why she did that. The mother explained that the father of the family had lost his job and they were having a hard time making ends meet and buying enough food to feed their family. The girl asked, “So why did you deliver groceries?” The mom answered, “Because someday I may be the hungry one."
Have you ever noticed how the miracles of Jesus are so practical? He does not put on a display of power. He gives sight to the blind, feeds the hungry, restores health and raises the dead. In most cases, He simply asks that people see and believe in the Kingdom of God. The response to a miracle is faith in God, trusting His love and mercy in our lives. God satisfies the hungers of our bodies and souls.
We need to help rescue each other. By practicing the Works of Mercy, we become instruments and channels of God’s grace and mercy. It is a very practical thing. In my need, I depend on others for help. In my plenty, others depend on me for my help. It’s an economy of spirituality that guarantees all members a share in the rich blessings the Lord bestows on us all. It’s a stimulus plan that will renew faith, strengthen hope and deepen love.
~James Gaffney, © 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing
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