In Eduardo’s own
words: “There is nothing greater in the whole world than the Blessed Eucharist.
… Without the Eucharist we are nothing.” I met this special group of pilgrims
at St. Peter’s Basilica early in the morning and we squeezed tightly into a
crypt chapel. It was a grace for me to be able to celebrate the Mass for a man,
not only of great fame, but also of great faith.
Later that day
is when the miracle took place. It happened when one of the American actors and
his father got on their knees and headed up the Holy Stairs. The family had
suffered the loss of a child years ago, and it seemed the wound has still not
completely healed. Halfway up, knees hurting, suddenly the father experienced a
spiritual lifting of his soul. Surroundings began to fade away, and he felt as
if he were about to float away. In the same moment he grabbed his son’s hand
and shared with him the feeling of a real, strong present of his miscarried child
and sibling. Wow! But it didn’t end there…
Later that
evening, we humbly invited the group to dine at our seminary in Rome. After the
meal, a seminarian shared his talent on the guitar with us. And providentially,
among those he played, was this song that I share with you here.
Through the
generosity of Eduardo and the grace of God, this family was touched, healed and
brought to tears.
We ourselves
never know how God will use us, but he can only do so if we give him our hands
and hearts and … like in this case, also our voices. Enjoy!
And may God be
praised that among us today, miracles still happen!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful song.
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