Your piece is extremely well-written, and subtle. I took it very much to heart, and I admire you for it.
I am a believer and would prefer death over denial of my faith in Jesus Christ, as revealed through the holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit in the Bible. I have witnessed a variety of miracles and have heard of many others. But I am just not into talismans and paranormalities, into which category many of the apparitions Catholics venerate, it appears to me, would fall.
Thank you very much for your kind and gracious words.