Answered Prayers for Mental Health and Recovery
Peace After Years of Anxiety
Celia, Bend · September 6, 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 share some good news. A few months ago, I sent a prayer to you for my mental health. I had been struggling with anxiety for many years, and it felt like a heavy weight I couldn't put down. I asked for your team to carry my simple prayer for peace into St. Peter's. Since then, with continued help from my doctor and the support of my family, I have noticed a real change. The constant worrying has quieted. I sleep through the night now. It feels like I can breathe again. I don't know how to explain it except that I feel a sense of calm I haven't known in a long time. Thank you for carrying my prayer. Sincerely,
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