YOUCAT*: Jesus really worked miracles, and so did the apostles. The New Testament authors refer to real incidents. [547-550]
Over the last few weeks, the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been visiting parishes throughout the diocese. I had the honor of being in the presence of Our Lady at my parish on Veteran’s Day. I learned that many miracles had been reported wherever the statue traveled. So it got me thinking … miracles?
We read in the Bible of paralytics who could walk again, blind men who could see again, and persons with leprosy healed. Jesus even raised Lazarus from the dead! John 5:36 reads, “The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.”
These miracles, and so many others, expressed his love for us and reaffirmed his mission.
*Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry