Gospel
From the Gospel according to Mark. Mk 16:15-18
Although physical miracles leave a great impact on us, spiritual miracles are undoubtedly greater and more miraculous, if it can be said that way. This is because the former affect a perishable body, while the latter touch the eternal soul, making their consequences infinitely greater.
Alfred: why, inspite of our faith, all those things that hurt us and disrupt us or make us sin, still affect us so much?
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Why Do They Affect Me?
Although physical miracles leave a great impact on us, spiritual miracles are undoubtedly greater and more miraculous, if it can be said that way. This is because the former affect a perishable body, while the latter touch the eternal soul, making their consequences infinitely greater.
We have witnessed many spiritual miracles—hundreds, perhaps thousands—and we are constantly overwhelmed by God’s work through spouses who have chosen to believe.
Applied to Married Life:
Alfred: why, inspite of our faith, all those things that hurt us and disrupt us or make us sin, still affect us so much?
Lucia: Undoubtedly, because our hearts are not yet sufficiently purified. But don’t worry; keep fighting and trust in the Lord. He will work the miracle and perform miracles in others through us.
Mother,
Whenever God wills, wherever God wills, and however God wills. Praised be He forever.