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To
help us persevere, we share some reports of answered prayer we
receive. For privacy, no names are used. Please share your good news.
Being silent has never been my strong
trait.
It certainly wasn’t part of my plan to
bring those I love back to the Faith. My not-so-quiet encouragement
seemed to fall on deaf ears and closed minds.
Then, I attended a "Silent Strength“
talk. The message intrigued me. When MaryAnn shared her story, she
helped me understand how even those raised by faithful, concerned
Catholic parents, could grow up to walk away from the Faith. I left
with renewed hope and, at last, a reasonable plan to help my own
prodigals come home.
I joined the “Silent Strength” prayer
group in my parish and asked the Blessed Mother to wrap the same
mantle she used to comfort her child around my lost sheep, and to
carry our prayers to her Son.
Since joining the Marian Mantle Group,
a beautiful peace has eased my heartache. I believe prayer can move
mountains. (Those I pray for seem as strong and tough as any
mountain!) I’m blessed to have prayer partners, along with Our Lady,
shielding my lost sheep. When we pray together I know Jesus is there,
too. We may be silent, but with Jesus and Mary we are strong!
Recently, I got this message from a
prodigal loved one, who has been away for 30+ years:
"I am back in the Catholic Church.
There is nothing I can say to express my thanks for your
encouragement. I hope I have the good sense to never let that happen
again."
Now that same prodigal helps others
find their way home.
I am grateful to have found a way to help those I
love. St. Luke tells of “great joy in heaven” over one sheep who
returns. Today, there is great joy in Kansas, too! ~Joyful Mom
My daughter and grandson were murdered.
My son, then 18, was deeply hurt, and reacted by rejecting his Faith.
He quit college, joined the Army, was injured in a training accident
and left on a medical discharge. He stopped calling home. It's over 3
years since we saw him, and 2 years with no contact. I did everything
possible to find him, even hiring a private detective, When I joined
the Marian Mantle Group I found some peace. Praying the rosary novena
helped me accept that he is God’s child and only in my care
temporarily. I hoped his faith and upbringing would eventually bring
him back, .
Friday he called! He said he stood in front of a church
for 20 minutes, didn’t want to walk in, but finally did. He didn't
know why. As he sat down, he felt he “had to call Mom.” Then, he
left, but, the feeling he should call home did not. After two days,
he called. I wasn’t home. He left messages and finally, I answered.
He said he had been into drugs, through two rehabs, is
now sober, and has started praying again. He still questions how God
can love us and allow terrible things to happen, but he has a great
deal of remorse about his behavior. He was sure none of us wanted
anything to do with him and was amazed we were excited. He’s coming
home Christmas.
I didn't think I'd ever see this kid again. I hope our
story gives hope to others to not give up on their prodigal children.
God is awesome!
~Grateful Mom
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