Sunday 15 July 2012

The power of prayer

If ever I were to be tempted to doubt the efficacy of prayer, I have to say that in future I will remember that today I was able to celebrate a public Sunday Mass for the first time since January. It wasn't easy, but I got there, by God's grace. I plan to celebrate public Masses again three times this week. This is a dramatic change, and the only change in my behaviour has been to write the last post and (because they proved no use) to reduce my meds. God bless and reward those of you who have prayed for me. I will offer my Mass tomorrow for your intentions.

22 comments:

Ben Whitworth said...

Please add my name to your bede-roll, Father, as you have been in my prayers. Very best wishes from one (of the many) who owes you much.

Annie said...

:D I am so happy for you!

Jane said...

Dear Father,
So pleased to have this positive news.
Thanks be to God.
With continued prayers and filial love,
Jane

Anonymous said...

Very well done! God bless you...

Andrew J said...

Bravo Sean!

Dorothy B said...

Excellent! Prayers will, of course, continue. Step by step is the thing.

God bless.
Dorothy B.

Mick said...

God Bless you Father

Tom Piatak said...

Deo gratias! You will remain in my prayers, Father.

The Bones said...

Will continue to pray for you.

Thanks be to God.

Sue Sims said...

Credo in...sanctorum communionem.

Malvenu said...

Great news. Thank you for sharing another example of the power of prayer. I will continue to pray for you, Father.

Flambeaux said...

Deo gratias!
You will remain in our prayers, Father.
Ad multos annos!

NBW said...

Dear Father, that is wonderful news!!! I will continue to pray for you. God Bless you Father.

Anonymous said...

Been there too, Fr. Laus Deo. It's a step on the way.

Idle Rambler said...

Marvellous news! Prayers continuing.

Idle Rambler said...

Marvellous news! Prayers continuing.

GOR said...

Great to hear that, Father! One step at a time. You have the prayers of many for a complete recovery.

blondpidge said...

Fantastic news Fr. God is so good.

IanW said...

Excellent news, Fr. Fingers crossed (oops - shouldn't say that here - but you get the gist, I hope).

Sharon said...

Dear father, so glad you are feeling a little better. Do persevere with trying to find the medication which is right for you though - psychtrophic meds aren't like penicillan, one type fits all. It took a close relative of mine years to find the medication which was right for him.

Fr Barry Tomlinson said...

So pleased to hear of your improvement. Maybe the prayers of this Anglican priest have helped. We will continue to pray.

Patrick said...

God bless you, father.