He has cancer in his bladder and doctors are deciding now whether they are going to have to remove the whole bladder and prostate or if they can manage to get the tumor/cancer out without having to remove his bladder.
We are praying for a miracle, and I would like to invite you to join us.
We know that above everything God reigns, and we also pray for acceptance of His will. However, like the widow in Scripture, we're going to persistently knock at the Just Judge's door and pray for a miracle! :)
We are especially asking for the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. David's dad remembers watching Fulton Sheen on television as a kid. He remembers being fascinated by Fulton Sheen's cloak. David's mom has a strong devotion to Fulton Sheen. David and I have read several of his books. Our favorite thing about the Archbishop is that he speaks great spiritual truths in relatable and understandable language. Many hearts have turned to the Lord in conversion from the work of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and we pray for all of our faith and family's faith that all of our hearts will be drawn closer to the Lord in this process.
I contacted the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Cause for Canonization and they sent me a second class relic - a small piece of his vestment and a novena prayer:
Eternal Father, You alone grant us every blessing in Heaven and on earth, through the redemptive mission of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and by the working of the Holy Spirit.
If it be according to Your Will, glorify Your servant, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, by granting the favor I now request through his prayerful intercession (mention your request here)
I make this prayer confidently through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
IMPRIMATUR
+Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
And a prayer for canonization....
Heavenly Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, Archbishop Fulton J Sheen. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people.
If it be according to Your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
IMPRIMATUR
+Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
Another interesting thing happened, which we believe is an assurance from God that He is with all of us during this time of suffering...
At the doctor's office, David's dad stepped off the exam table, right onto a mouse! It was a moment of humor for David's parents, but of course the doctor was horrified! This is a very prestigious medical center in the Boston area!
When they arrived home that night, they saw a mouse in their kitchen! They haven't seen a mouse in over ten years!
Just for kicks, I google searched "Fulton Sheen" and "Mouse" and I came up with an excerpt from a sermon and also from one of his books.
He used the mouse as an example of our faith in the midst of suffering.
If a mouse gets trapped in the piano, it hears the thud, feels the vibrations of the sounds, gets tossed around and in general feels that life is chaotic. But if he could step back, he would see there was a Master Pianist playing glorious music!
This is how we feel in the midst of this.... chaotic. Tossed around. Suffering.
But our faith tells us there is a Master Pianist, and His music is glorious, He is present with us, and it will all be okay when we are caught up in His eternal glory!
Please pray. Even if you can't do the novena all the way through, that's ok! We know God hears our prayers and we know Fulton Sheen is praying for us and with us too!
God bless you all! Thank you for your support.
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