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Not trying to be contentious but the analogy is flawed. It is true that aviation has progressed amazingly but the apostles, with their “cloth airplane religion” healed the sick and raised the dead.

It seems the churches have regressed away from the signs, wonders, and miracles that were manifested in the days of the early church.
JMHO

3 posted on 08/08/2015 8:06:19 AM PDT by Know et al (Keep on Freepin'!!!)
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To: Know et al

There are many signs, wonders, and miracles. People just refuse to believe them.


4 posted on 08/08/2015 8:11:33 AM PDT by JPII Be Not Afraid
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To: Know et al; Salvation
That reminds me of a story told of St. Francis of Assisi.

Back in the early 1200's, Francis went to Rome to petition Pope Innocent III to approve of his religious order. The Pope took pleasure in showing 'Il Poverello' (Francis' nickname: 'The Little Poor Man') some of the beautiful churches of Rome, pausing at one point to look at a splendid painting which portrayed the dramatic moment when St. Peter healed the crippled man at Acts 3:6.

Pope Innocent remarked, "Peter said, 'Silver and gold have I none'; but of course as Peter's Successor I can hardly say that now!"

Francis replied quietly, "... and neither can you say, 'In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.'"

Precisely.

There are still healings and miracles --- exorcisms, too --- in the Catholic Church. There always have been, in every century. The healing miracles seem, historically, to intensify at the very times when Satan is most challenging the Church. I expect we'll be coming into another Season of Miracles very soon -- very soon indeed.

6 posted on 08/08/2015 9:13:56 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All.)
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Do you know the many miracles of Our Lady of Guadalupe?


7 posted on 08/08/2015 9:25:22 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Know et al

As you consider the Catholic Church is made up of saints and sinners, I feel that the Catholic Church has contributed significantly to society (hospitals, universities, St Vincent de Paul Society, etc) with the teachings of Jesus and showing us the way to Heaven.

Perhaps we don’t need the curing of the sick and the raising of the dead as Jesus and the Apostles did. Our mission is to teach and baptize so that all will join God in Heaven. That is the true miracle. Yes much work needs to be done. Actually, I believe there is significant curing of disease through prayer that is just not reported.

The greatest miracle is our ability to receive God in the Holy Eucharist.


8 posted on 08/08/2015 10:49:46 AM PDT by ADSUM
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You are learning quickly that some have very, very, very thin skins on these boards.


18 posted on 08/08/2015 7:02:29 PM PDT by ealgeone
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