Marian Helper • Spring 2022 • marian.org 33 Graces Received The miracle of a granddaughter I want to share the story of an angel born Aug. 21, 2021, because of a plea for the help and intercession of Bl. George. My son and daughter-in-law had been trying to have a baby for four years. They had been to multiple physicians, endured operations, therapies, comments, and speculations, and through each frustration wondered more and more if they were worthy to be parents. In September of 2020, I began praying every morning to Bl. George and requesting through his intercession the gift of a baby for my family. By Thanksgiving, it looked as if pregnancy was highly unlikely. I, of course, had no clue and just kept praying and asking Bl. George for his assistance. It was late Christmas morning when my son and daughter-in-law arrived for the day. They asked if we would open their gifts for us first and handed us a little red box that contained a pacifier. They were expecting! With odds so slim, there is little medical explanation for why this beautiful baby girl was born. When I looked at Bl. George’s picture on the day of her birth, I was certain he was smiling. — JR, Wilmington, North Carolina I found the perfect job for me Since early October, I had been unemployed when my contract job expired. I had applied for many opportunities, often several a day, without success. One morning, I glanced at the recent Marian Helper magazine and noticed a letter in “Graces Received” that told of people who had prayed to Bl. George for employment. So I offered the prayer printed on the page. Upon saying the last words of the prayer, my phone rang. It was a job recruiter. The young man was insistent that I apply for this position. He expressed unusual confidence that the job was perfect for me. We spoke for only 10 minutes. When I hung up, the thought came in my mind: “This is the job I’ll get.” I was even a little troubled with how powerful and direct the results of the prayer had been. As a couple of weeks passed, I even had to cancel an interview with that company, but they calmly rescheduled. And sure enough, I am now employed by that very same company. Work hours begin late enough that I will be able to attend Mass in the mornings. After being graced by multiple little miracles, I now encourage others to turn to Bl. George for help. Thank you, Bl. George! —WB, Rochester, NewYork For a Bl. George prayercard (B53-CBGP), call toll free 1-800-462-7426. If you have received graces through his intercession, please write: Br. Andrew Maczynski, MIC, Vice Postulator of the Marian Causes of Canonization, Stockbridge, MA 01263. Email: [email protected]. Prayer for a Special Grace Through the Intercession of Blessed George O God, our Lord and Father, You surround us always by Your care; receive our humble petition, and through the intercession of Blessed George, who suffered so much for Your glory and for the increase of Your Kingdom here on earth, grant me the grace (mention intention), for which I ask You with confidence, promising to live from now on with greater fidelity to Your commandments. Amen. Our Father ... Hail Mary ... Glory be to the Father ... Acknowledgements of graces received through the intercession of Blessed George Matulaitis- Matulewicz, Renovator of the Marian Fathers (1871-1927).
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