The miracles we want, the miracles we get
and why they're so rarely the same
It’s true, when most people go on a pilgrimage, at least historically, they’re seeking a miracle.
You go to the tomb of such and such saint who cures infertility. You hike to a holy well that promises a happy marriage. You seek out a certain relic that promises long life and vibrancy in old age. Or maybe you’re one of the nearly …