Margaret Magnifies God  
 
In early September 1996, I felt the pain that I already had in my abdomen, was getting worse with each day. At first I did not pay much attention to it. Gradually I began to feel the pain more intensely. The lump had grown to the size of a jackfruit seed.
 
On 21st September 1996, during the third Saturday devotions in honour of the Holy Spirit, I told my husband, Victor, that I could not help in the Healing Ministry because the lump was causing me a lot of pain. Fear suddenly took hold of me and I began to cry silently. In the church that evening, my tears flowed non-stop from the time the Rosary began until the end of the Mass. Those who knew me asked me whether I had quarrelled with Victor. I only smiled and shook my head. Deep within me I asked, "Lord, am I such a quarrelsome woman? How is it they never ask: 'Are you sick?'" Looking at the tabernacle, I cried all the more and silently prayed, "Lord, you know me best. I am not angry with them because they care enough to show concern."
 
On 23rd September, the pain became unbearable and I went to see a doctor. She told me the lump was big and infected. At that moment, though, she could not do anything except prescribe some antibiotics and cream. She said she would see me again on 27th September. On returning home, I took the medicine and applied some cream to the lump. That evening, the pain not only grew worse but itched more. I was allergic to the cream. I could not sleep the whole night.
 
The night of 24th September was the first night of the Potta Retreat. We were praying and praising intermittently while listening to the word of God.Hallelujah. Praise You Lord. Thank You Lord. Praise You Jesus. Thank You Jesus. It went on and on. I began to focus on Jesus. I said, "Jesus, if it is your will, please remove the lump." And I kept praising and thanking Jesus and totally forgot the pain and the lump.
 
At the end of the service, Fr Augustine Mundackatt announced that people were being healed of back pain and other ailments. Deep in my heart I said, "Aiyo, Father you forgot the one with the lump." Father just kept praising the Lord and mentioning more cases of healing that were taking place. In the end, Father made the announcement that two people with lumps on the abdomen were being healed by Jesus. I shouted, claimed the healing in faith and thanked the Lord, not knowing whether I was the one. Father said, "Go back home and check. Come and give glory to God tomorrow night."
 
On reaching home, I forgot everything as I felt no pain. The next day, I remembered. I checked my abdomen. The lump had shrunk to the size of a red bean. I was too happy for words. Every now and then, I checked to make sure that I was really healed. On 25th September, Fr Augustine mentioned again that two people were healed of lumps on the abdomen. I raised my hands and gave glory to God.
 
Two days later, I went back to the doctor. She was surprised that the lump had shrunk so fast. I told her that I had gone to a Healing Mass and was healed by Jesus. On 1st October 1996 when I checked, the lump had completely gone. I praise and thank the Lord for healing me.   "I give you my words; If you are ready to believe that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, it shall be done for you" (Mk 11:24-25)

 

 

Margaret Samy,

St Michael's Church,, Singapore.

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