Dr. Marc Siegel, a physician, author, and Fox News contributor, has long been an advocate for the integration of faith and medical practice. In a recent reflection, he shared personal stories that highlight the profound role faith plays in the healing process and the unpredictability of miracles. His journey, as he described, began with his own deepening understanding of the connection between faith and medicine during his medical studies.
For Siegel, the human body is not just a biological machine, but a testament to the work of a higher power. He explains that this perspective was not unique to him among fellow physicians, as many saw faith and science as complementary rather than opposing forces. Great technology, he argues, enhances the physician’s ability to save lives and alleviate suffering, but faith provides a deeper sense of purpose and the belief that every life is precious and worth preserving.
Siegel’s personal experiences with miracles further illustrate this belief. He shared the story of his deaf son, Samuel, whose hearing was restored after a simple procedure, a moment he described as one of G-d’s miracles. The name “Samuel,” meaning “G-d hears,” took on new significance as the child’s condition improved after a chance encounter and a simple medical intervention. This story, combined with the survival of his 102-year-old father, underscores the idea that miracles are not always what we expect, but are often granted according to divine will.
In addition to these personal accounts, Siegel recounted the story of a woman who was saved by a miracle necklace. A nun in the room, who had faith in the power of prayer, handed her mother a pendant engraved with the word “Milagros,” meaning miracle in Spanish. The woman, born with limited oxygen, was given a chance at life in exchange for the promise to wear the pendant for life. Even after years of surviving surgeries and treatments for a benign brain tumor, the pendant remained a symbol of faith and resilience in her life.
These stories, Siegel argues, serve as a reminder that both doctors and patients must approach their work and lives with humility and compassion. Faith, he notes, is not a replacement for science, but an essential complement that brings a deeper sense of meaning to medical practice. His reflections are a call to see beyond the technology and procedures, to remember the human soul and the value of every life in the broader context of healing and faith.