As I wrote last month, the story of Carole Sanders is nothing short of miraculous. On death's door twice, given no chance to recover from pulmonary fibrosis, within hours of breathing her last. But not only did she rally, what happened since summer time is something I haven't seen in all my years. This woman is improving steadily, has come home from the nursing home, has cut her oxygen intake in half, is now enjoying life with her husband, and at long last has seen her dream come true: she wanted to be in church again, and walk the steps to the altar on her own.
This she did yesterday.
And after mass, she took a few moments to thank the congregation for their support and prayers. Then she and her husband and I walked to the back where she greeted the people as they came out.
There was hardly a dry eye among the people.
What has happened to this woman, and therefore to this parish, has been stunning and beautiful to behold.
She might even be able to come to Oktoberfest Sunday night. Our guests will get the chance to see a woman who has been on the receiving end of a miracle.
We ought never underestimate the strength of the prayers of God's people.
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Glory to God! And thanks for updating us on this wonderful occurrence.
It's a good thing to remember when we come across one of those ignorant sermons or articles explaining to us why there are no more miracles in our times.
I have a bit of an inkling, though in a much less profound sense, of what the people experienced when Lazarus walked among them again.
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