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Hoffman, Mary I., Stockbridge, New York, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1874 February 27

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-2-a

Scope and Contents

She encloses a post office order for three dollars for her subscription renewal to the Journal. Her aunt is well, the cancer perfectly cured, thanks to McMaster's charity in sending the blessed water of Lourdes. Instead of the prominent scar that was expected, the wound on her cheek has healed over, leaving only a scar about the size of a penny. Her aunt asks her to tell McMaster that she will say one Our Father and five Hail Mary's a day for him the rest of her life. Mary has also added McMaster's name to the list of benefactors for whom she prays daily. P.S.—There have been two other remarkable cures in Stockbridge, all through the use of the blessed water. One was experienced by a man whose leg had been so sore he could not wear a boot for two years. After confession and Communion he started a Novena and used the blessed water. Now he walks perfectly, without trace of a limp. The other case concerned a woman whose eyes were gradually giving away. Afraid of going totally blind the woman repeated the same procedure and now has recovered her sight. Although both cures were gradual and cannot be called miraculous, they are heavenly nevertheless. No one has used the blessed water without deriving benefit from it. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874 February 27

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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