성모님이 보내주신 친구

Praise be to Jesus, this is Rosa Holy Water. Today, I would like to share a very special spiritual experience I had while traveling to overseas holy sites. As an importer of holy water, I frequently visit various holy sites in France and Italy. While I feel peace in quiet sanctuaries like Lourdes or Fatima, I often felt a distinct sense of loneliness in bustling city centers like Paris or Rome, seeing people with their families, friends, and lovers. One day, I prayed while holding a rosary at the Church of the Miraculous Medal in Paris. "Blessed Mother, I wish I had just one Catholic friend in Paris with whom I could attend Mass and share a meal. It would be even better if it were a foreign sister who could help me with my work." After praying, I simply dismissed it, thinking my heart must have been very weary. However, some time later, I received a message from a foreign woman who had contacted me after I uploaded a video introducing the Miraculous Medal. She was a Catholic, lived near the Church of the Miraculous Medal, had a great interest in Korea, and said she would like to help me with my work if I wanted. At first, I was cautious, so we slowly kept in touch for about three months. This year, during a business trip to Paris, we finally met for the first time at the Church of the Miraculous Medal. She was exactly the person I had prayed for. She was a warm-hearted believer who had served at the church for 20 years. After celebrating Mass together, she prayed the Rosary in Italian, and I prayed in Korean. Afterward, we shared a meal and spent a happy time being introduced to various places in Paris. Of course, one might consider this a mere coincidence. However, for me, it remains a precious spiritual experience that gave me the assurance that the Blessed Mother was listening even to my smallest prayers. I believe that prayer is not merely a way to fulfill wishes, but a time of grace that allows us to realize that God already knows our hearts and is with us. Do you also have any memorable spiritual experiences? Please share your stories, big or small, in the comments. It will be a great source of strength for each other's faith. Wishing you a day of peace.