Lenten Meditation for Today : An Answer to Prayer

When my sister was in Spain last year, she and her husband stopped for a visit to the Montserrat Monastery in Barcelona.  This monastery is a pilgrimage stop for many, since it is the home of the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, also known as The Black Madonna.  My nephew, who as an infant had been adopted from Guatemala, was starting a new job which required looking after the safety of others but was not without personal risk.  So my sister fervently prayed to the Madonna to watch over him and keep him safe.

By the monastery and church exit, there is a courtyard with breathtaking views, so my sister started walking toward that area.  The courtyard was full of people from all over the world.  My sister paused and happened to glance down at the ground.  And there at her feet was a small rock with the Guatemalan flag painted on it.  To my sister, the message was clear:  

“We have heard your prayer and we are with him.”