In the early 19th century, high in the mountains of Lebanon, Youssef Makhlouf dreamed of giving his life to Christ in a radical way. He became St. Charbel Makhlouf, OLM, whose feast we celebrate on July 24.
“I was praying for Marc Massery and all his family and loved ones,” Maria Cecilia Escobedo recalled, “when I asked the Lord, ‘What can we do?’” That’s when she was inspired to share God’s mercy with those affected by suicide through "Marc with Hope."
One sister said to me, “Get ready, Sister, to receive a small cross at the hands of Mother Superior. I feel sorry for you.” But as for me, I rejoiced at this in the depths of my soul.
