Answered Prayers for Mental Health and Recovery
Peace Returning After a Dark Time
Annelise, Bend · February 12, 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 wrote to you to carry my prayer for strength during a very difficult period. The anxiety had become overwhelming, making each day feel like a struggle just to get through. After you carried my prayer card to St. Peter's, I can't say everything is perfect, but a sense of calm has slowly been returning. The heavy feeling in my chest has eased. I am sleeping better and finding small moments of peace throughout the day that I hadn't felt in a long time. I am so grateful to you and your team for helping me bring my prayer to that holy place. Thank you for this quiet but important comfort.
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