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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Pray for the complete recovery of Father Tim Vakoc.


A little over a year ago, I began a series of posts about Father Vittorio Mazzucchelli, a young priest critically wounded in a car accident in Rome. I asked for your prayers, and we said a Novena together for Father's complete recovery. I also offered the graces I would have received from Holy Communion for Father. I know many of you did, too.
Of course, people all over the world were praying for this priest, and praying the Novena. Father belongs to the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, so he had a lot of support worldwide.
Lo and behold, in a few weeks, Father opened his eyes. Then, he tried to make the Sign of the Cross.
Father's progress was slow and painful, but just a year later, he was back on the altar, offering Mass. The recovery was nothing short of miraculous. Doctors gave him little hope of even surviving. They were stunned when he completely recovered.
Deo gratias.

This brings me to today's post. Until Cathy of Alex pointed me to Ray's article about this priest, I had never heard of him.
Father Tim Vakoc was serving as a combat chaplain in Iraq when he was wounded by a roadside bomb three years ago.
His recovery has been slow, but he IS making progress.
Can all Catholic bloggers make a special effort to pray to God for Father Tim's complete healing?
With God, all things are possible, as we know.
There is no reason to believe that a miracle can not be granted to Father Tim.
Soon, I will post a Novena for Father.
I ask that you spread the word so that we can all join in for this brave young priest.