Answered Prayers for Mental Health and Recovery
Finally Sleeping Through the Night After Years of Anxiety
Maren, Bozeman · March 2, 2025
This is the sender’s own account, sent to us after their prayer was carried in. It is not a promise that the same will happen for anyone else.
Dear Fr. Marco,
I sent you a card in February asking for prayers for my peace of mind. For years I had been living with a constant, low hum of anxiety that made sleep impossible and every small decision feel enormous. I was carrying that prayer for myself.
After you sent the photograph from St. Peter's, a quietness settled in. It didn't happen all at once. But over the last few weeks, I've found myself able to sit still without my thoughts racing. I woke up last week and realized I had slept a full night for the first time in I don't know how long. It feels like a heavy coat has been taken off.
I know this is a journey, but this moment of rest is a gift. Thank you for carrying my prayer when I felt I couldn't carry it myself.
Sincerely,
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