Mary Cuff on Waiting for Miracles

"When I was a kid, I found a book that featured dozens of Eucharistic miracles. I was enraptured by the dramatic situations that led up to the glorious moment when a host dripped blood or turned into human flesh before an astonished congregation. For years after discovering this book, I didn't bow my head during the consecration. I did not want to miss even a single moment when the miracle happened, when the normal looking bread would reveal its hidden nature in an utterly spectacular way. . . .

"Miracles are an essential part of our Christian faith. As scientifically-minded moderns, we are often tempted to read the biblical miracles as inspirational stories or metaphors pointing to truth. However, our Christian faith demands belief in literal miracles. After all, Mary's virginal birth is not an optional belief, and it is more physically and literally miraculous than even walking on water. It makes no sense to accept only theologically 'necessary' miracles; miracles happen."

In a recent commentary, writer Mary Cuff reflected on her experience awaitinga miracle that did not happed in the way she hoped.

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Crisis Magazine: Waiting for Miracles (24 OCT 18)