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Hi, I am new on this forum, hoping this is the right place for this thread. Currently I am exploring faith, and wondered if others have seen or experienced a miracle after following catholic faith and prayer.
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RosaryFan
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Hi, and welcome to CAF!
I am a cradle Catholic. The birth of my daughter was a miracle, due to the intercession of Cardinal John O’Connor (previous Archbishop of New York who died in 2000). I prayed for his intercession, as a fellow pro-life advocate, and my daughter was born one year after he died. I found out I was pregnant about one week after my fertility doctor told me I wouldn’t get pregnant on my own. My doctor wasn’t Catholic, but he was flabbergasted at the news of my pregnancy!
Anyway, that is certainly the most prominent miracle I received. There have been others, but that one is my favorite!
I am a cradle Catholic. The birth of my daughter was a miracle, due to the intercession of Cardinal John O’Connor (previous Archbishop of New York who died in 2000). I prayed for his intercession, as a fellow pro-life advocate, and my daughter was born one year after he died. I found out I was pregnant about one week after my fertility doctor told me I wouldn’t get pregnant on my own. My doctor wasn’t Catholic, but he was flabbergasted at the news of my pregnancy!
Anyway, that is certainly the most prominent miracle I received. There have been others, but that one is my favorite!
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JRKH
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Can’t say I experienced a “Miracle” but I have experienced two, very definite “signs”/messages.
My wife suffers from Alzheimer’s’ disease. In it’s early stages, I was worrying, thinking and trying to plan how to care for her as the disease progressed. One afternoon as I was mowing the grass and praying/contemplating on the matter, a voice spoke in my head as clearly as if I was standing in a silent Church. The voice simply said, “She’s mine, I’ll take care of her”. I have no doubt that it was God telling me not to worry so much…
The second sign, allowed me to come completely home to the Church.
I had been away from the Church for many years, married in the Church but subsequently divorced and remarried. I was wanting to “come home” but felt I could not get an annulment and so felt somewhat in a “catch 22”. The first inexplicable thing that happened was a letter from my Godfather (rest his soul) broaching the subject and suggesting that I indeed might be able to get an annulment.
As I pondered this matter (I didn’t want to re-open old wounds for others) no real solution seemed to present itself. Then one morning I lay awake beside my sleeping wife and was pondering once again whether I should pursue the matter. Suddenly she raised blanket with her left arm, made a perfect sign of the cross and gently lowered the blanket. She was sound asleep that whole time. (I had never seen her make the sign of the cross before - never)
After that my concerns vanished and I was able to proceed with the process (successfully) and return to the sacraments.
Hope this helps you.
Peace
James
My wife suffers from Alzheimer’s’ disease. In it’s early stages, I was worrying, thinking and trying to plan how to care for her as the disease progressed. One afternoon as I was mowing the grass and praying/contemplating on the matter, a voice spoke in my head as clearly as if I was standing in a silent Church. The voice simply said, “She’s mine, I’ll take care of her”. I have no doubt that it was God telling me not to worry so much…
The second sign, allowed me to come completely home to the Church.
I had been away from the Church for many years, married in the Church but subsequently divorced and remarried. I was wanting to “come home” but felt I could not get an annulment and so felt somewhat in a “catch 22”. The first inexplicable thing that happened was a letter from my Godfather (rest his soul) broaching the subject and suggesting that I indeed might be able to get an annulment.
As I pondered this matter (I didn’t want to re-open old wounds for others) no real solution seemed to present itself. Then one morning I lay awake beside my sleeping wife and was pondering once again whether I should pursue the matter. Suddenly she raised blanket with her left arm, made a perfect sign of the cross and gently lowered the blanket. She was sound asleep that whole time. (I had never seen her make the sign of the cross before - never)
After that my concerns vanished and I was able to proceed with the process (successfully) and return to the sacraments.
Hope this helps you.
Peace
James
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RosaryFan
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Two awesome stories, James! Just one comment - goes to show the absolute importance of Godparents and their roles in our lives!!Can’t say I experienced a “Miracle” but I have experienced two, very definite “signs”/messages.
My wife suffers from Alzheimer’s’ disease. In it’s early stages, I was worrying, thinking and trying to plan how to care for her as the disease progressed. One afternoon as I was mowing the grass and praying/contemplating on the matter, a voice spoke in my head as clearly as if I was standing in a silent Church. The voice simply said, “She’s mine, I’ll take care of her”. I have no doubt that it was God telling me not to worry so much…
The second sign, allowed me to come completely home to the Church.
I had been away from the Church for many years, married in the Church but subsequently divorced and remarried. I was wanting to “come home” but felt I could not get an annulment and so felt somewhat in a “catch 22”. The first inexplicable thing that happened was a letter from my Godfather (rest his soul) broaching the subject and suggesting that I indeed might be able to get an annulment.
As I pondered this matter (I didn’t want to re-open old wounds for others) no real solution seemed to present itself. Then one morning I lay awake beside my sleeping wife and was pondering once again whether I should pursue the matter. Suddenly she raised blanket with her left arm, made a perfect sign of the cross and gently lowered the blanket. She was sound asleep that whole time. (I had never seen her make the sign of the cross before - never)
After that my concerns vanished and I was able to proceed with the process (successfully) and return to the sacraments.
Hope this helps you.
Peace
James
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cloud_sky
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Hi RosaryFan, just wanted to say thank you for sharing your miracle experience, the gift of a new life, that is really amazing. Glad to have read this.Hi, and welcome to CAF!
I am a cradle Catholic. The birth of my daughter was a miracle, due to the intercession of Cardinal John O’Connor (previous Archbishop of New York who died in 2000). I prayed for his intercession, as a fellow pro-life advocate, and my daughter was born one year after he died. I found out I was pregnant about one week after my fertility doctor told me I wouldn’t get pregnant on my own. My doctor wasn’t Catholic, but he was flabbergasted at the news of my pregnancy!
Anyway, that is certainly the most prominent miracle I received. There have been others, but that one is my favorite!
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cloud_sky
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Hi James, just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience about signs, I feel honoured to read about your experiences. Yes, this has helped me.Can’t say I experienced a “Miracle” but I have experienced two, very definite “signs”/messages.
My wife suffers from Alzheimer’s’ disease. In it’s early stages, I was worrying, thinking and trying to plan how to care for her as the disease progressed. One afternoon as I was mowing the grass and praying/contemplating on the matter, a voice spoke in my head as clearly as if I was standing in a silent Church. The voice simply said, “She’s mine, I’ll take care of her”. I have no doubt that it was God telling me not to worry so much…
The second sign, allowed me to come completely home to the Church.
I had been away from the Church for many years, married in the Church but subsequently divorced and remarried. I was wanting to “come home” but felt I could not get an annulment and so felt somewhat in a “catch 22”. The first inexplicable thing that happened was a letter from my Godfather (rest his soul) broaching the subject and suggesting that I indeed might be able to get an annulment.
As I pondered this matter (I didn’t want to re-open old wounds for others) no real solution seemed to present itself. Then one morning I lay awake beside my sleeping wife and was pondering once again whether I should pursue the matter. Suddenly she raised blanket with her left arm, made a perfect sign of the cross and gently lowered the blanket. She was sound asleep that whole time. (I had never seen her make the sign of the cross before - never)
After that my concerns vanished and I was able to proceed with the process (successfully) and return to the sacraments.
Hope this helps you.
Peace
James
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cloud_sky
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After reading the responses, I feel it only right to share a sign of faith I experienced recently. Just a brief background, I was christened in anglican church as a child, although now as an adult I am exploring faith.
What happened, I was in a hospital waiting room, at one point I felt quite afraid, waiting to find out about an operation. Then suddenly I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm, it was as if God was saying it’s OK I’m here. God was there in a moment of fear and uncertainty. I had never felt that feeling of reassuring serenity before.
That experience has stayed prominent in my thoughts recently, it has affirmed that God never left me.
What happened, I was in a hospital waiting room, at one point I felt quite afraid, waiting to find out about an operation. Then suddenly I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm, it was as if God was saying it’s OK I’m here. God was there in a moment of fear and uncertainty. I had never felt that feeling of reassuring serenity before.
That experience has stayed prominent in my thoughts recently, it has affirmed that God never left me.
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RosaryFan
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And don’t you ever doubt that it was God! I’m certain of it. I had a similar experience. My mother had been recently diagnosed w/ cancer and was about to start her chemo treatments. I live an hour away and had a small child at the time, so getting there to be with her was not easy. It felt like it was more than I could bear. I, too, got an overwhelming feeling of peace one day when I was crying about the situation. It was, more particularly, the feeling that Jesus, Himself, was standing behind me and, literally, lifting up the back end of my cross. My tears went from sadness to joy in that very instant.After reading the responses, I feel it only right to share a sign of faith I experienced recently. Just a brief background, I was christened in anglican church as a child, although now as an adult I am exploring faith.
What happened, I was in a hospital waiting room, at one point I felt quite afraid, waiting to find out about an operation. Then suddenly I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm, it was as if God was saying it’s OK I’m here. God was there in a moment of fear and uncertainty. I had never felt that feeling of reassuring serenity before.
That experience has stayed prominent in my thoughts recently, it has affirmed that God never left me.
He doesn’t every leave us, and I feel sorry for those who are not open to receiving such messages from our sweet Lord. He is always giving us these messages, but we don’t always receive them or hear them. The world is so full of noise and distraction, that it keeps us from tuning into those special grace-filled moments.
The real miracle is when we hear our Savior speaking to us!
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