Quote by Willa Cather

The miracles of the church seem to me to rest not so much upon faces or voices or healing power coming suddenly near to us from afar off, but upon our perceptions being made finer, so that for a moment our eyes can see and our ears can hear what is there about us always.

The miracles of the church seem to me to rest not so much up

Summary

This quote suggests that the miracles attributed to the church are not necessarily supernatural phenomena, but rather a result of our own heightened perceptions. It implies that miracles are not something that occur from a distance or in dramatic ways, but rather in the subtle ability to see and hear the beauty and wonder that constantly surrounds us. The quote encourages us to develop a finer awareness of our surroundings, allowing us to experience the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life.

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