Hi, guys —

• Isn't the yearning for a "something" strong proof of God's existence?

For a better description of what I'm asking:

• A person is thirsty.
• He needs water to assuage that thirst and his body requires it to survive.
• He finds the source of water and he drinks.
• The finding of water gives the man the satisfaction his body needs.
• His physical nature survives because his need for water has been satisfied.
  

I'm asking this in terms of spiritual hunger and the yearning therein. I don't think I'm trying to prove His existence because I want to be consoled or I'm afraid of the finality of death.

I realize I'm not couching the question correctly. Please explain what I'm trying to say, — stating it better than I — and then answer it for me. Crazy question, I know, but somehow, that finally helped me validate what I thought I believed — the existence of God.

This came to me years ago when I returned to the Faith. I had been absent for 30 years. One day I visited a little church in the mountain town. I stayed for a long time. In the span of a few hours, I had found answers to just about everything — most of which I've forgotten but I know I carry those answers within to this day. Confession followed, then Mass and Communion. What a beautiful day that was. After that, the Feast of Pentecost meant so much more to me. Now I understand — at least in a small way.

Thanks for your understanding and patience.

Thanks,

Donna