10 Marian Helper • Spring 2022 • marian.org On the Paschal Path A riveting journey through the holy wounds of Jesus One Lenten season, I had been deeply meditating upon Jesus’ sorrowful Passion when God’s Divine Providence sent me on a riveting holy journey. It began as Holy Week approached. With bated breath, I left my house “in haste” for a procedure scheduled by my doctor. The morning chill reminded me to grab my jacket from the hall closet, and I happily discovered my lost Rosary beads in the pocket. Off I went. On the way to meet up with my husband, I called my sister from my cellphone. A few tears trickled down my cheeks, as I shared my fears and concerns with Barbara. I didn’t want to die — not yet, anyway. I wanted to be around for my five children, and maybe future grandchildren — to help guide them. My sister promised her prayers. Upon arriving at the infusion center at the hospital, I met my nurse. Already extremely uneasy about the deadly bacteria that had invaded my body, I would now need to sign papers ensuring that I would not sue if my kidneys shut down or if I lost my hearing. These were common side effects of the intense medication that would be flowing through my veins for the next couple of hours. Lord, have mercy, please. By Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle The season of Lent is the perfect time to retreat from the busyness of the world as much as possible and try our best to carve out special times of prayer, striving to get closer to our dear Lord. On occasion, as we wend our way, those prayer times might take on new meaning or a life of their own as they get rearranged by our Divine Physician.
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