Makings of a Miracle

Much of the world waited and watched the drama unfold of 12 soccer boys and their coach who found themselves in peril and awaiting rescue against impossible odds.  Such an incredible story that ended up in joyful news of all who were brought to safety due to the expertise, resilience, resolve and focus of the rescue teams.  What was equally incredible was the thousands in prayer and energy of thought in unification with our God to "bring them out of darkness into the light".   It did not matter about culture, politics, religion or status - all peoples came together to pull in hope and compassion for the release of these ones held prisoner in a Thailand cave by nature's rains.  This story ended well with credit given to the "Power of Love".  Quote.... "This mission was successful because we had power.  The power of love.  Everybody sent it to the 13."

As time goes on, more will be found out regarding the particulars of this rescue - how the combined efforts of the soccer team, the rescue teams and entwined faith became the makings of a miracle.  

With permission of Fr Julian Cassar, I present a post that he wrote on Tuesday, July 10 about this momentous happening.  You can check out his blog "Dun Giljlan's Blog" at http://dungiljan.blogspot.com/
Dun Giljlan is Maltese for Father Julian, a familiar and favored priest who ministered in various parishes in Eastern and Central Oregon as well as in New York before retiring to his homeland of Malta.   Check out his blog for daily inspirational and interesting posts.

 

Courage, Safety, and Heroism

The past two weeks have been dominated by the search-and-rescue efforts by a large number of heroes, divers, paramedics and Navy seal members to bring the 12 Thai soccer boys and their coach to safety. Today we give tribute to the number of rescue workers who sacrificed their lives and their time and families to bring these boys to safety after a technically difficult rescue effort. It is unfortunate that our news is constantly dominated by evil stories of mass shootings, terrorism, hijackings and other tragedies. So it is imperative that we emphasize and applaud the heroism and selfless generosity of these rescue workers who have gathered in Thailand from around the globe to hopefully save these boys. As they now rest comfortably in a hospital, being quarantined for a few extra days, and recovering from their ordeal, we pray today in thanksgiving for the collective effort the world has shown towards this incredible story. 

I am sure movie script-writers are already planning for a blockbuster movie on this heroic rescue effort, but due credit should be given today to the innumerable number of heroes who helped in saving these soccer boys, in time before the monsoon rains arrive. And we thank God for keeping the rains to a minimum of 20 mm, as the average at this time is usually over 100 mm. Let us pray, and thank God for such a happy, positive outcome to this story. Let us also not forget the Thai Navy sea diver who lost his life last week in the process of helping the children out of the cave.

Join me at The Turn-Up Patch for our next visit on Monday, July 30th....