Answered Prayers for Mental Health and Recovery

Peace After Months of Anxiety

Anya, Bend · April 16, 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 a prayer card for my own mental health. I've struggled with anxiety for a long time, and this past year was especially difficult. I asked for a quiet mind and the strength to face each day. After you carried my prayer to St. Peter's, I've felt a gradual sense of calm return. The constant worry hasn't vanished, but it has loosened its grip. I'm able to sleep through the night now, which is something I hadn't done in months. I don't know if it's a direct result, but the timing feels significant to me. Thank you to you and your team for this quiet service. It gave me a focus point for my hope.

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