Miracles: Their Importance Today

by Clinton R. LeFort

In this book we look at what is a miracle and how it is understood in the Old Testament, New Testament. We also come to some understanding of the benefits it offers to the miracle-worker and the subject of the miracle. By studying both the historical setting and the present significance of miracles we set a groundwork on which the reader can ask themselves what are the importance of miracles in their faith life, in the face of what God has revealed in the Bible and in the Church. The Council of Trent gives the attitude we hope to convey: “From all sacred images great profit is derived not only because the people are reminded of the benefits and gifts, which are bestowed upon them by Christ, but also, because through the miracles of God and salutary examples are set before the eyes of the faithful, so that they may give thanks to God for those things, may fashion their own lives and conduct in imitation of the saints, and be stimulated to adore and love God, and to cultivate piety.”

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 2013

About the author

My writing career began in grade school, where I became interested in reporting and poetry. I wrote lots of poetry and prose in High School, then developed a philosophy in graduate school. After graduating from LSU and USC I became interested in dramatic writing for theater and film. My latest works have been a combination of spirituality, suspense and philosophy. Back in 2006 I wrote 4 major books, which came out of several small newsletters I registered with the Library of Congress. My present interest are in screenwriting and spirituality; how to express religious truths for the screen.
One discovery as a writer is that you are always searching for the perfect way to say the same basic human experiences with more meaning, helping the reader to remember a word, a phrase a meaningful event so that the author and the reader can relate.