I am writing to tell you of the favors I have received through my prayers.

Three years ago, and after having my home for sale for 15 months, I made a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation to ask Mary's help in selling my property. I came there with a heavy heart and was in deep depression when we received the parting blessing from Father Zachary. He noticed my sadness and assured me that I would have success in selling my home. The day after we returned to Buffalo, the real-estate agent, herself, bought the property at a favorable price.

This past January, I suffered a fractured vertebra in a fall on the ice. I was incapacitated for 7 weeks and endured excruciating pain. But, now I am able to walk again!

On June 11th, my daughter was hospitalized for 18 days with a severe arterial blockage. She is now recovering and able to return to her position as Pastoral Assistant and Secretary at our Queen of Heaven Parish.

During all these trying times, I prayed, constantly, and am sure that these prayers were the instruments to resolving the difficulties.

Now, I am, once again, at the Shrine in Thanksgiving for the favors received and to seek Mary's help for those in my family, who are not in Full Communion with the Church and that my son will soon, be able to find a Job.

Mrs. J.G., New York