Rain of Gold

by Victor Villaseñor

God lives and He still loves to talk, I tell you. All you have to do is look around and open your eyes and you’ll see His greatness everywhere, the miracles of life, la vida.”

“Rich is the cream of the fat cow’s milk,” she said. “Rich is the love of God that we receive each new day! Rich isn’t gold! Gold is only for people that are poor of heart!”

I know about luck,” he said. “She can be cruel.” Lupe glanced from Don Benito to Manos, wondering why it was that men always put misfortune into the dress of a fine woman.

We’re alive, so we’ve had another good day.”

“God is with us, mi hijito,” she said. “Look at the stars and the moon; God is here. God is everywhere. Our life here on earth is good, if only we keep our faith and our hearts and souls open.”

“remember, even God needs help to make miracles.”

Laughter, not only gladdened the heart, but it loosened all the muscles of the face and gave sunlight to the soul.

he suddenly knew the secret to his mother’s power. Why, there it lay inside every person, like a tiny seed just waiting to be spoken to, to be watered, so it could burst forth and grow into a mighty tree and it was called faith! Vision! Knowledge in the absolute power of God!