There was a time in my life when I thought that since I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior life should get a whole lot better. I remember thinking God would do anything for me, all I had to do was pray about it. My faith took a big hit when I prayed for somebody to be healed miraculously. And then she died. I was totally shocked. How could God be my all-powerful Father, be a good God, but not listen to my prayer, and not care about healing this woman? This made no sense at all--to me--at that time.
There are things that we will never understand about God this side of heaven. The Holy Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church are excellent sources to learn more about God. Be attentive to the homilies at Mass. Listen to God. Accept the message.
In time, I began to understand that God does not heal everybody physically. His main interest is your soul. Will a healing bring eternal salvation? Will a healing cause you to live on in a lifestyle that will cause the loss of heaven? Will suffering in the body be better for those around you who have not yet learned to give of themselves, to have empathy and mercy, or to see the value in people who are not otherwise viewed as perfect and able-bodied?
Pick up the Bible and read here and there in the Old Testament and in the New Testament to gain a few clues about how God works in the cases of healing miracles. Read from the writings of the saints to understand more about how and why God brings about miracles. There are some common elements involved, but there is no set formula to receive a supernatural healing from the Lord. The one obvious shared constant is faith. You must believe God can heal. One cannot presume that ending a prayer "in Jesus name" are magic words that make our Lord obey us.
There is no harm in praying for somebody's healing. And it is right to expect a miracle rather than limit God with human understanding, such as thinking, this is a terminal disease that God cannot help with. Pray with faith that God can do anything as long as it is in accordance with His will. Revisiting the scene of the agony in the garden, Jesus prayed that the Father's will be done. God is love. Everything He does is out of love.
Grace and magic are two completely different things. Nobody commands God to do anything. Whenever saints prayed and people whom they interceded for were healed, it wasn't their doing, but miracles were wrought by the power and the grace of God. God heard them, though, and He acted. Have you ever wondered why their prayers were so effective? Find out about the saints, read about their lives, and read their writing to find out more about the depth of their faith. The saints lived holy lives. That is a big clue right there. Every single one of us is called to holiness. Even you and I can become saints. Let's rejoice and give glory to God as He spiritually heals us. Ultimately, this is the best healing of all.
Today's Gospel reading: Matthew 13:10-17
In time, I began to understand that God does not heal everybody physically. His main interest is your soul. Will a healing bring eternal salvation? Will a healing cause you to live on in a lifestyle that will cause the loss of heaven? Will suffering in the body be better for those around you who have not yet learned to give of themselves, to have empathy and mercy, or to see the value in people who are not otherwise viewed as perfect and able-bodied?
Pick up the Bible and read here and there in the Old Testament and in the New Testament to gain a few clues about how God works in the cases of healing miracles. Read from the writings of the saints to understand more about how and why God brings about miracles. There are some common elements involved, but there is no set formula to receive a supernatural healing from the Lord. The one obvious shared constant is faith. You must believe God can heal. One cannot presume that ending a prayer "in Jesus name" are magic words that make our Lord obey us.
There is no harm in praying for somebody's healing. And it is right to expect a miracle rather than limit God with human understanding, such as thinking, this is a terminal disease that God cannot help with. Pray with faith that God can do anything as long as it is in accordance with His will. Revisiting the scene of the agony in the garden, Jesus prayed that the Father's will be done. God is love. Everything He does is out of love.
Grace and magic are two completely different things. Nobody commands God to do anything. Whenever saints prayed and people whom they interceded for were healed, it wasn't their doing, but miracles were wrought by the power and the grace of God. God heard them, though, and He acted. Have you ever wondered why their prayers were so effective? Find out about the saints, read about their lives, and read their writing to find out more about the depth of their faith. The saints lived holy lives. That is a big clue right there. Every single one of us is called to holiness. Even you and I can become saints. Let's rejoice and give glory to God as He spiritually heals us. Ultimately, this is the best healing of all.
Today's Gospel reading: Matthew 13:10-17
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