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Answer: We all do. Another question: Should we expect miracles to happen? And if yes, how often? The answer depends on what we think a miracle is. Is it necessarily an awesome, earth-shaking prodigy? Is it an event that defies natural explanation?
Strictly speaking, yes. The Catechism defines a miracle as “a sign or wonder, such as a healing or the control of nature, which can only be attributed to divine power.” Miracles are not primarily intended to amaze and astound, though. Above all, they are signs that God is present among us.
This is why people sometimes use the word “miracle” in a looser sense, to describe events that may look more ordinary. Without necessarily involving extraordinary phenomena, these “everyday miracles” are also divine signs and testimonies. Like the biblical accounts of Jesus’ miracles, they are important for what they tell us about God.
“Miracles” big and small reveal the truth about God’s mercy and love for us. They attest to his continued, compassionate presence in our world. They are meant to encourage us to expect God to work…
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