Dear Fr. Fontana,
Thank you so much for sharing your gift of healing.
I attended the healing Mass at St. Leo's in Casselton, ND on April 20, 2008.
Prior to attending the Mass, I conversed with God about my desire to have my
shoulder healed. The pain and inflammation in my shoulder started
approximately 10 years ago, following a car accident. In recent years the
pain grew worse and to the point where the arm was quite debilitated, making
normal chores and tasks impossible or very limited. Even at night, I could
not lay on the right side or the arm would go numb. I knew eventually I
would need to have the shoulder professionally looked at again - I feared
that more than inflammation may be the problem.
To be very honest, I was apprehensive about receiving a healing. I dutifully
went to confession during Mass (even though I had been to confession in the
last 7 days). But I was not prepared for being "slain in the spirit." I was
fearful - "what if I didn't fall?" I overcame my fear and took my place in
the line. I asked for healing of my severe right shoulder pain, and then
also asked for healing of my hip and back pain (bursitis in hip). I had
barely spoken the words when I fell. My heart was racing and the feeling was
one of almost elation. I can not adequately describe the power surge that
encompassed my body. After returning to the pew, my arm and shoulder began
to burn. I thought - "Oh my now I have a new and different pain." I thought
perhaps it needed to hurt before it healed. An unusual sensation was felt
briefly and deeply in my shoulder. I did not use my right hand to drive
home. The pain subsided that evening. By the next day, my arm and shoulder
could freely move - it had flexibility and fluidity. It was incredible! I
have since put it to rigorous use, such as planting 100+ flowers, pulling
weeds, mowing lawn, shooting hoops, bike riding and the like.
I still cannot lay on that side at night however. The muscles in the right
arm are a problem now - as they have not been properly worked for a couple
of years, and this is improving with time. I do continue to use the prayer
oil and devotion daily and to pray the spiritual warfare prayer.
I did not receive healing of my hip and back pain but that is okay. I
welcome some pain as a penance and the hip/back pain is not so debilitating.
And actually I had not spoken to God prior about healing for that.
Thank you again for sharing your ministry with us.
Peace in Christ,
Carolyn E.
Physical Difficulties > Shoulder
