Many years ago, I was attending a healing mass for my mother. My children and I arrived just as the mass was about to begin. Of course when you are running late, someone always has to go to the bathroom. My young daughter and I quickly headed towards the bathroom as the commentator began his opening remarks. He said, "Today we will actually see the hand of God at work...." I didn't hear much more than that, because my daughter started full out running towards the bathroom.
I thought to myself, "Wow, she must really have to go." By the time I made it to the restroom, she was already done and washing her hands.
"Mom, come on let's go!" she said impatiently. "They have God's hand out there!"
I smile every time I think of that memory. I loved how excited she was at the thought of seeing God's hand!
Many of us are like the apostle Thomas, we want to physically see God's hand in our lives. We have so many questions, concerns, and doubts when our prayers seem to go unanswered. At times we must have great faith and trust in God's plan for our lives. This week I would like to suggest that we make a point to really look for God's hand in our lives. We might be surprised at how many times we are touched by Him.
-Susan
This is what I had intended on posting tonight. However, I received a phone call from the same daughter in the story tonight. I would like to share our conversation with you.
"Mom, I wanted to tell you about church tonight. My church has a relic of Father Solanus Casey. It was one of his metacarpals (a bone from his hand). I got to touch it, and I prayed for you and "private intention". I also have a scapular that has touched the relic for you, too!"
My smile grew wide as we continued our conversation. Now it was my turn to be very excited! God's Presence was so clear to me in that moment. I saw the hand of God. Seeing the hand of God is really quite easy. Just look at the hands of those He has placed in your life!
