This Simple Prayer Practice Could Open the Door to a Miracle

St. Teresa of Avila once advised her nuns to cast themselves into the Father's arms, assuring them that He would not cast them away.

 

God is love. Where there is love, there is God. In the presence of profound love within our families and close relationships, miracles often unfold.

 

With love, we can be pure of heart, leading us to serve as ambassadors of Christ with family and friends.

 

In praying for families, we can begin with our spouses, prayer enhanced by the Sacrament of Marriage.

 

My wife, Mary Anne, had severe arthritis in her hands and couldn't pick up anything without pain. She was on 16 pills a day. I prayed over her and believed each day; months later, she was completely healed. The doctor couldn't believe it!

 

Like most of you, Mary Anne and I have had our challenges with our children—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Praying fervently to God has brought one miracle after another.

 

We prayed for our daughter to marry a holy man. Praise God, she married a man we think is a saint in the making! He wasn't Catholic when they married, but years later converted and now he is, in many ways, an evangelist!

 

My oldest son is an attorney who defends the poor, and my youngest son works for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. They both are doing amazing things.

 

What is the key? Faith, prayer, and not giving up. The Letter to the Hebrews offers important instruction on persevering. I suggest committing these verses to memory, to recall during discouraging times:

 

Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will have great recompense. You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised (Hebrews 10:35-36).

 

One of the most powerful tools of miracles for families is the rosary. When my children were teenagers, I felt everything I did was wrong. I said "Green," and they said "Red, blue, and white."

 

One day when I was totally beside myself, I went into a church midday alone and prayed fervently. The Lord came upon me and said, "Pray the rosary every day for your family and children."

 

I haven't missed in over 30 years!

 

Never give up expecting miracles for your families, no matter the circumstances. For example, I experienced an example of the power of miracles and prayer a few years ago when I was preaching on the power of the Holy Spirit. A family of five approached me after the talk and asked for me to pray for their daughter who was in attendance.

 

The father told me the story. A senior in high school, their daughter had always had a devout faith and served as a leader in the local Catholic youth group.

 

One day, however, she stopped going to church. She became depressed and didn't want to leave her room. She even spoke of ending her life.

 

I asked the parents to join me in laying hands on their daughter and I expected a miracle. Suddenly, the Lord came upon me and I saw a vision of something evil buried in a chest of drawers in her room. I asked her parents to search the chest when they got home.

 

Later that night I received a text of a picture of a demonic tarot card. I told them to burn it immediately, which they did.

 

Within 24 hours, the young woman was completely back to normal. Praise God, now and forever!

 

God wants to heal your families today. He asks for your faith and to expect and experience His miracles.

 

In recent times, communities have witnessed remarkable events that underscore the power of faith and prayer. For instance, in August 2024, a church in Sioux Falls hosted a "Night of Healing and Miracles," where attendees gathered to seek divine intervention for various ailments and challenges. Reports from the event highlighted numerous testimonies of healing and spiritual renewal.

 

Similarly, in October 2024, a Healing Summit in Middletown, Ohio, saw hundreds of verified healings, including terminal illnesses and chronic conditions. Participants shared stories of tumors disappearing and pain alleviated, emphasizing the profound impact of collective prayer and unwavering faith.

 

These contemporary examples serve as a testament to the enduring power of prayer and the miracles that can unfold when we place our trust in God's love and mercy.