Photo was taken at Cappanalea, Co.Kerry (Irl)

These flowers are known as ‘Bog Cotton’. They look their best at this time of year and can only be found in Irish bogs. They gently sway in a summer breeze and are always so eye catching.

Thought on Wednesday – May – 30/05/2012

‘People who pray for miracles usually don’t get miracles. But people who pray for courage, for strength to bear the unbearable, for the grace to remember what they have left instead of what they have lost, very often find their prayers answered. Their prayers helped them to tap hidden reserves of faith and courage which were not available to them before.’ ~Harold S.Kushner

It has been said that miracles do happen but miracles are also rare and infrequent. What do we mean by a miracle? If are waiting for something big and spectacular like some of the miracles in our gospel stories then we are going to be disappointed. If we hope to win the Lotto or for some life changing event to happen then we have misunderstood the word miracle. Yes miracles do happen but much more quietly and subtle. Little miracles happen quietly around us each day, like the miracle of a smile, an encouraging word, a friendly gesture, a helping hand and so many more. Many miracles also happen through prayer particularly those prayers that are open, honest and heartfelt.