[Aquinasfan]

It is something that is unnecessary, and frankly can lead to worship of the object, versus worship of God and Christ.

Then why did God perform this miracle?

[vpintheak]

You know that it is a miracle? You know, God has control of this world, and always has, but he allows many things to happen while the devil has his time here on earth. Once again, we need to focus on the reason we are all saved, not other idolatrous objects.