I prayed the 54-Day Novena – and here’s what happened

“The cancer is back.” 

I looked at my phone in disbelief. My friend had beaten cancer a few years back. She was active, still working, and living her best life with her family. But there was this little pain in her body that she couldn’t shake with Tylenol or physical therapy. And now we knew why. 

My friend is my age. We’ve known each other for decades. How could something like this possibly happen to her? To us? We had each other’s backs. We could always talk to each other. Even if we hadn’t touched base in years, we always picked up right where we left off. Our relationship is one of the biggest treasures of my life.  

My friend is also a strong and devout Christian. Although we don’t share a Catholic faith, I have learned so much from her example and her walk with Christ. And she has prayed for me many times. The prayers she has composed and sent me in simple texts have had the power of a blessing and the beauty of poetry.  

So, it occurred to me that this next medical battle might be more than just physical. There is probably a spiritual component, too. That would have to be addressed head-on. In my search for the best spiritual battle plan for my friend, I came across the 54-Day Rosary Novena. 

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