March 16, 2026

A wooden cross draped with purple cloth stands before congregants praying in a stone church.

“At that time Jesus left Samaria for Galilee. For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. When he came into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all he had done in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves had gone to the feast. Then he returned to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. Now there was a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, who was near death. Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” The royal official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and left. While the man was on his way back, his slaves met him and told him that his boy would live. He asked them when he began to recover. They told him, “The fever left him yesterday, about one in the afternoon.” The father realized that just at that time Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live,” and he and his whole household came to believe. Now this was the second sign Jesus did when he came to Galilee from Judea.” —John 4:43-54

Sometimes we struggle with our faith, seeking signs and wonders, proof that God is out there. But the truth is, God is not out there somewhere; He is here, now, and always, with you, firmly holding your soul in His hand, never letting go.

Look for the miracles in your life that have led you to this moment. If you cannot find them, consider with great wonder that if God allowed your soul to slip from His mind, for even but a moment, you would cease to exist entirely. When you see no other miracle in your life, let your life itself be the living proof you need to believe.

Saint Abraham of Edessa, pray for us.

Jesus, I trust in you.

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