Greetings one and all
The outpouring of prayers, support and intercessory prayer over the last week has been nothing short of extraordinary and life changing. I was informed today that over 650,000 people are praying for me through the diocesan Facebook page and other platforms. Regardless of the outcome, that means miracles are already taking place and nothing I have endured or have yet to experience will have been wasted. People are praying like some never have before.
So many have informed me of trips to the Solanus Casey Center, including when it is closed, just to get my petition closer to his tomb. Prayer passes through walls and breaks every barrier. It would have been my wish to respond to every email, text, card and well wish on Facebook but as time runs short I want to make sure you all know I go into this next phase fully aware of your prayers and support. From here on out, we are all in this together at the foot of the cross. There is a blessing in the storm. God is using all things for good and I am His.
I have never felt more free than during the great hour of mercy yesterday when I made my confession, received Holy Communion and was anointed. Thank you to my oldest and dearest priest friend Fr John Fain whom I have known since age 5 for giving me that great gift, peace and blessing. I used the occasion to ask him to preach at my funeral to which he responded, ‘only if I preach his first.’
I have no fear of tomorrow or the day after, your prayers have given me that mustard seed faith that will move mountains. I hope my witness will do the same for you and continue to bring many wandering and lost souls back to the faith. This war is already over. The battle has been overcome.
Let’s all learn from this together – take no one and nothing for granted. Cherish each day and those you are chosen and blessed to share them with.
Others may take to updating you when I no longer can, but know we are one, and we will meet again in Queens Church, giving glory to God for His manifold blessings.
You are mine. I am HIS.
And as Solanus so often said, “Thank God ahead of time” and every time.
Love to you all
Your Good Shepherd
Fr Tim MacDonald
The King of Queens