Dear Sisters in Christ,

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a miracle? Not just a quiet blessing, but a full blown, never could have imagined, only God could do this kind of miracle?

Sometimes, we stand right in front of a miracle and fail to recognize it. Not because we don’t believe, but because the clutter, the chaos, and the mess of life can blur our vision. We focus on what’s wrong, what’s broken, what’s missing… and miss what’s miraculous.

Can you imagine how God must feel when He places a miracle right in front of us and we look the other way? Surely, it must break His heart.

But here is the beautiful truth: He keeps showing up. He keeps offering grace. He keeps giving us opportunities to notice Him, in a stranger’s kindness, in answered prayer, in quiet moments of clarity, and in the courage we find to keep going.

Sisters, let us open our eyes. Let us reach out and touch the miracles that are right in front of us. Let us see the face of Christ in the hungry, the hurting, the lonely, and the lost.

And more than anything, let us be the ones who help someone else believe. Share the story. Share the truth. Share the joy of knowing a Savior who brings light to even the darkest mess.

You don’t need fancy words to start the conversation. Just try this:

“Hey everybody… I know a guy who can save your life forever.”

Let us be bold in faith, gentle in love, and fierce in our mission. There is a world full of women who need to hear that they are loved by a God who sees past their mess and into their miracle.

With a heart full of hope,

Billie Burhite

President, Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women