Mercy for Grace April 21
Dear Friends of Grace,
Grace needs your prayers! I have not written for such a long time because there really has been no updates other than continued, progressive suffering for Grace in the form of seizures, neurological distress and general misery. This course of Rett Syndrome has proven to be a unique one for us to understand and also for specialists in the field of Rett Syndrome.
One thing is clear: “She suffers and suffers MUCH” ~ this is a quote from Grace’s dedicated and beautiful doctor, Aleksandra Djukic, at Montefiore Hospital in New York who has entered the life and suffering of Grace and has witnessed it with her own eyes.
As my family attempts to immerse ourselves into Holy Week and contemplate the suffering and death of Christ, I have come to understand more deeply the merits of suffering and the saving graces that pour forth from Grace’s suffering. As Christ in the garden, hours before his time of suffering, asked: “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as You will” and so I am moved once again to ask God to take away Grace’s suffering and I would like your help. I know this list encompasses people of all faiths and/or non-faiths, and I understand this is a very Catholic request, so regardless of your faith or foundation, please hold Grace deep in prayer in your own way most especially in the next 9 days so that collectively, we are all asking God to have mercy on his little Grace. Grace is not carved out for Catholics. She is a little girl here for everyone and I’ve seen her touch all kinds of hearts, regardless of religious affiliation.
Beginning on Good Friday, April 22, I ask that you join me and my family and friends in collectively praying for Grace in this way…the Divine Mercy Chaplet http://thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/praythechaplet.php for 9 days (ideally at 3pm each day), followed by the prayer for a miracle for Grace through the intercession of Pope John Paul II. The Novena will end on May 1st, which is a very special day in the church. Not only is it Mercy Sunday, but it is also the first day of May, the month devoted to Mary along with the Feast of St. Joseph (different from St. Joseph’s day in March) and to top it off, it is the beatification of Pope John Paul ll.
Beatification is the first step to becoming a saint. In order for Pope John Paul II to become a saint, he will need a significant miracle attached to him. Hundreds of Grace’s prayer cards have been distributed all over and yes, her photo is beautiful, but the prayer on the back is what I need people to focus on so Grace can be blessed with peace. She is going to be hospitalized again next week, so there is no better time to pray for her while doctors struggle to unlock the mystery to her suffering. Next Sunday, Mercy Sunday, May 1st will be a powerful day to ask for favors from God and in addition to your own intentions and sufferings, I ask that you please consider doing this for Grace. There is nothing else we can do for her at this time but pray.
She has given and continues to give as much of her little spirit to all who come to her physically and spiritually. There are many of you who have never actually met Grace, but she has entered your hearts in a special way and has promoted prayer and healing of hearts in so many people.
Grace has dramatically changed my life and increased my faith and understanding of the mysteries of God’s ways. She has brought me to new levels of strength, acceptance and total trust in God’s providence and mercy. I have no doubt that Grace is united to God in her life and in her suffering. I am given the opportunity to witness and learn of the direct impact that Grace has had on so many souls, near and far.
There is a reason for Grace’s suffering. I have no doubt about that. Perhaps bringing you all together in deep prayer is part of her journey. I hope that you will forward this to ANYONE who will join us in our prayer for a miracle. I know there are so many people who will be moved to do this for Grace.
In case you cannot read the prayer on the back of her card, I will include it below….
O Blessed Trinity, we thank You for having
graced the Church with Pope John Paul ll and for allowing
the tenderness of Your Fatherly care, the glory of
the Cross of Christ, and the splendor of the Spirit of
love, to shine through him. Trusting fully in Your
infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of
Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the
Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is
the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and
is the way of achieving eternal communion with
You. Grant us, by his intercession, and according to
Your will, the graces we implore (a miracle for Grace),
hoping that he will soon be numbered among Your saints.
Amen
God Bless you this Easter Season. May your hearts and homes find God’s peace in all circumstances.
I cannot thank you enough for your faith and support and all you have done for Grace in word, deed and prayers over the last 4-1/2 years. God is listening.
In Faith,
Tara