'The Miracle Book' Offers Hope to the Weary

Maria V. Gallagher shares the renewed hope she found in The Miracle Book by Anthony DeStefano.

The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible

By Anthony DeStefano
Published by Sophia Institute Press

Perhaps you are struggling with the grief that comes when a loved one is no longer attending church. Or someone close to you has received some frightening medical news. Or one of your relationships is suffering from misunderstandings and emotional pain. 

In the midst of the crisis, you find yourself in the market for a miracle. You realize that you have exhausted natural possibilities and you need supernatural assistance. 

Author Anthony DeStefano recognizes your struggles and he wants to help. To that end, he has produced a soul-stirring new work, The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible. 

A Joy to Read 

This is a book that can provide profound comfort to individuals who are seeking divine solutions to the troubles that populate their lives. Filled with wisdom and insight, The Miracle Book is a joy to read and to ponder. DeStefano has a knack for taking complex theological concepts and explaining them in a down-to-earth way. Along the way, he encourages the reader to grow in courage and persistence as the individual awaits a longed-for miracle. 

DeStefano is quick to point out that even Jesus did not always receive the answer in prayer He was looking for. He asked that the cup of tribulation be taken from him, but God the Father permitted His Passion to happen. The lesson here is that God’s ways are not our ways and that we will only find true peace when we trust in Him. 

The Joy of Surrender 

In surrendering to the Lord, we can discover a special kind of joy, knowing that God loves us and He wants what is best for us. The best may or may not include a miracle being granted, but it always means that our Father will care for us in the wake of our challenges. 

The Miracle Book is a wonderful companion to prayer, especially before the Blessed Sacrament. When I took the book with me to Adoration, I noticed my heart melting as I realized that the path to peace of mind is accepting the will of God. 

The Joy of Hope 

This book is a catalyst for hope, especially when the troubles of life may seem overwhelming. The idea that a miracle may be around the corner can give solace to the most dejected of souls. The ultimate hope lies in the promise of eternal life that God extends to those who love Him and serve Him. The problems of life are passing, but paradise lasts forever. 

The Joy of Being Heard 

DeStefano notes that, when we pray, God does not merely hear our words — He hears the unspoken longings of our hearts. As he writes: 

Perhaps a young athlete praying for an Olympic gold medal is really asking God to be seen as exceptional and worthy of admiration; perhaps a father praying for his child to be accepted into a prestigious university is really asking God to make sure his child is successful in life. Perhaps a mother praying for a miraculous cure for her daughter’s cancer is really asking God for more than even she knows—she’s asking God for her daughter to live and be happy forever; for her to never, ever die. (51)

The Joy of Trust 

In the end, the best miracle of all may be our ability to trust in the Lord, even when we face trials and tribulations. It is this joy that The Miracle Book offers to readers hungering for a closer relationship with Christ.     

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