Answered Prayers for Healing and Surgery
My Hernia Surgery Went Better Than Anyone Expected
Althea, Boise · January 4, 2026
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 wanted to write and say thank you. I asked you to carry my prayer for my upcoming surgery. I was so anxious. The doctors found a large hernia that needed to be fixed, and I was scared of the pain and the long recovery everyone talked about. I sent my prayer to you. The surgery was last month. The surgeon said everything went perfectly. I was home the same day. The pain was much less than I feared. I am already back to my daily walks, slowly, but I am moving. I feel a sense of calm I didn't have before. I am so grateful my prayer was carried to St. Peter's. Thank you to you and your team for this kindness. God bless you.
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