Three years ago today, little Audrey Santo passed into the arms of God. Read her incredible story here. Basically, she drowned when she was 3 years old and was left in a non-responsive state. Her mother was told to put her in an institution, but she refused, saying she would care for Audrey at home. And she did...with the assistance of the community that rallied around her...for 20 years. Miracles began to occur around Audrey: bleeding statues, oil oozing from statues and most astoundingly, hosts began to bleed during Masses said at her bedside. All of this happened in Worcester, Massachusetts. Audrey is a powerful witness to the culture of LIFE. In the world's eyes, her life had little or no value--she couldn't work, she couldn't walk or talk, she needed constant care. But God used little Audrey Santo to show the world that each life, regardless how little, weak, or broken, has great value and is so very precious in His sight.
Thank you, dear Lord, for the gift of little Audrey's life. Through her witness, may the Culture of Life shine forth to dispel the culture of death that currently exists in our world.
Little Audrey, pray for us.
Prayer for the Beatification of Audrey
Eternal Father, we thank you for the gift of Audrey Santo and for her extraordinary witness to the world that all life, no matter how small, broken, or wounded, remains precious in Your eyes. Grant that she may be venerated as a saint for the glory of God. Hear the requests of all those who seek her intercession, especially the grace for which we now ask… We ask this through Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
1 comment:
I never go into your blog in the morning Lisa as I am usally too busy. It was the first thing I did this morning before I begin my work day and I am so glad I did. I didn't realize today was the anniversary of Audrey's death. Thanks so much for this info. What a beautiful witness her whole life was for all of us! Have a blessed holy day! Love, Mom
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