In Theale in West Berkshire there is a church so large that I wondered why it was built to serve such a small village

I asked many people but none knew why so I turned to Christ for an answer

He suggested that we meet for coffee at the Café Once

I surrendered my question to him and noted that none knew the answer

But I did not hear his reply

For the traffic was loud

In an instant the traffic was silent and cars buses and lorries passed without disturbance

This was his first miracle

Within the hour we were both standing under the ceremonial arch the announced this great church

Sadly it had been defaced by the graffiti of ages

Christ suggested that I touch the scarred stone and as I did so the stone became clean

This was his second miracle

We entered the church as and as we walked around its splendid interior I realised that Christ had not answered my question

This was his third miracle