Driving Miss Becky
Friday, March 25th, began as an ordinary afternoon of office work but transformed into an extraordinary journey with my friend, Mary Ann.
A Special Birthday
It was Mary Ann’s birthday, which beautifully falls on the Feast of the Annunciation—the day the Angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary. Fittingly, Mary Ann was named after both the Blessed Mother and her mother, St. Ann.
The Gift of Healing
Our first stop was St. Charles Seminary to visit Father James Trick. Despite his own struggle with Parkinson’s, Father Trick has spent years leading healing services for others. He visited me during my foot surgery recovery last year, and since the winter weather had kept me indoors until now, this was my first chance to see him again. He once again anointed me and offered a special blessing.
A Lakeside Gem
Next, we visited Montezuma to see the cottage Mary Ann and her husband, Steve, have been renovating. Their hard work has truly turned the place into a gem.
Moments of Faith
Our journey continued to St. Augustine Church in Minster, where Mary Ann’s niece, Jackie, recently felt a powerful divine presence that helped her with a long-standing health issue. We then visited St. Sebastian, the site where a parishioner once witnessed the statue of the Blessed Mother weeping.
Seeking Peace
At both churches, I prayed for the strength to release frustrations I’ve carried since 2008. I am seeking inner peace and joy, trusting God to help me overcome these feelings.
Happy Birthday, Mary Ann!
Thank you for sharing your day with me, strengthening our faith, and making me feel so special. May God bless you and Steve always.
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1 comment:
I am so happy you had a great day, I've missed your blog. I also need to let go of past hurts, and yesterday at Mass Father talked about how we need to pray for healing of past hurts. I know that is the only way I will get rid of mine. Take care.
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