March 24, 2008

Dear Father,

This letter has been a long time in coming. I have been praying to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and lighting Votive Lights through your website.

My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer 18 months ago. The tumor has been taken out and she goes for CT scans every three months.

The tumors have not reappeared! I owe this to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and to burning Votive Lights at our Lady’s Shrine.

I pray to our Lady every day, especially on the days my mom goes for her scans. I carry the medal I received from you everywhere I go. I love to visit your web site, especially when I feel depressed and need a prayer. Thank you for your prayers.

The second letter is via email.

Dear Father,

Two months ago, I was at rock bottom. I had just received a glowing annual review at my job, and had no problems mentioned in my most recent six months review, when I was suddenly blamed for a mistake our company had filed with a federal agency. I was given 45 days to improve my performance or lose my job.

My co-workers informed me that I would probably lose my job over this mistake, even though I was not responsible. I was barely making ends meet and was a month behind in my rent. I had filed for bankruptcy the year before and the garnishments to pay back my debts were hitting very hard. Thoughts of suicide ran through my mind.

Thankfully, I have a wonderful mother and sister who told me to “go to Mary.” My mom had gotten me a Miraculous Medal, so in addition to wearing it daily, I prayed the inscription on the medal to myself. I began going to daily Mass and praying for employment. Twenty days into my 45-day probation, I found a new job that was closer to home, at higher pay, and overall, a better opportunity.

My life has completely turned around and it is all because of my faith in Mary and the way she interceded for me.