Miracles

An interesting subject for discussion is that of miracles. Many religions can easily take part, since most have a place for when an ordinary law of nature is superimposed or interrupted by the manifestation of God or a supernatural force.
For the Jewish believer, an early example of a miracle is when the manna appeared to the wanderers in the desert. The Tanakh presents other descriptions of miracles.

Buddha is credited with the twin miracle of flames coming from the upper half of his body while the lower portion produced colored streams of water. Like Jesus Christ, Buddha walked on water.

The Hindu milk miracle first occurred in 1975 and again in 2006. An offering of milk, made to a statue of Lord Ganesha, was consumed. Although an explanation of capillary action was given, when the phenomenon ceased at the end of the day, it gave further proof that this was not a normal event.

The Islamic view of miracles, referred to as Ayah, is found in the Qur’an. Miracles are presented as examples of God’s omnipresence, which is independent of the customary progression of events. Every instant God creates and is able to recreate.

In Peru?, one of the largest festivals honors El Sen?or de los Milagros. This mural on the wall of a church survived earthquakes in 1687 and 1746 which devastated 90% of Lima. Individuals started using this mural as a focus for prayer and regularly attribute miracles occurring after honoring this icon.

As the miracles attributed to Knock, Lourdes, Fatima, Akita, Garabandal, and Medjujorje continue, it is clear that Divine gifts from God are present to help us.