The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?)
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Apr 10, 2025 Explore the intriguing contrast between miracles in biblical times and today. Discover the rigorous validation process miracles undergo within the Catholic Church. Delve into the deeper meaning of miracles—not just as answers to prayers, but as opportunities for spiritual growth and connection. Fr. Mike Schmitz invites listeners to reflect on their faith and the nature of divine intervention.
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Rarity of Miracles
- Miracles seem more common in the Bible, but they are relatively rare even there.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz notes that Moses was 80 before experiencing his first miracle.
Nature's Miracle
- God reveals himself through nature, which is itself miraculous.
- The existence of something rather than nothing is a miracle.
Lourdes Miracles
- The Catholic Church has a process for verifying miracles, investigating claims rigorously.
- Thousands of healings are claimed in Lourdes, but only about 70 are officially recognized as miracles.