Dear Father, I’m reading about you for the first time on Father’s Day. What a gift you spiritual fathers are to the world!
I go to Adoration each week from 4-5 AM and the Lord has spoken some beautiful things to me during those quiet times. I’ve lifted up loved ones. I’ve laid intentions and sorrow a d struggles at the pierced feet of Jesus. Sometimes I’ve simply sat there and cried. Or smiled. And He has taken it all into His Immaculate Heart.
Tomorrow I will offer my time with Jesus for you, Father Ryan. Suffering is indeed a mystery, but the older I get, the more I see the beauty in it. United with Jesus, all suffering can bring love into the world. God bless you and heal you! Happy Father’s Day!
Dear Fr. Ryan, Thank you so much for sharing your journey . Your testimony gave me hope and strength to embrace our cross according to God’s will.
My husband Daniel Brochu has been battling a metastasized prostate cancer. He goes to MDAnderson too. He turned 75 last June 16. His prostate cancer was diagnosed 2001. He had prostatomy. He was in remission . Then in 2010, MRI showed brain tumor mass and recurrence of prostate cancer . Six months later, brain tumor miraculously disappeared.
Since 2010 to the present time , he has been going different treatments, radiation , chemo. , etc.
Finally in Nov. 2020, all treatments had to stopped because it is no longer working and cancer is spreading to different organs.
Then last week, MDAnderson informed him that he is qualified for a trial study treatment. In spite of the advance stage of his cancer , he agreed to participate in this trial study.
Fr Ryan, as I read your story, my heart is so heavy with pain for (even just as a caregiver to my husband’s terminal illness), I have seen and have experienced the pains, side effects, emotional challenges of what you are going through .
Fr. Ryan , I will be placing you at the foot of Christ cross daily when praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy .
Please pray for my husband Daniel Brochu.
God bless you Fr. Ryan. Anything I write may sound trite but this journey you are on and all that you share reminds me that you are not walking this journey alone. My prayers are lifted for you, your family, your medical team, your friends. May you continue to touch lives and share this Christian journey along with your care❤
Fr Ryan, Wednesday, June 16th was me and my hubby’s 37th wedding anniversary. We went to the Church for the Rosary for you. We felt there was no better way to spend our anniversary than in Church and praying for you. We plan to continue to be there in Wednesday’s. Prayers continue! We love you and miss you!
Margi and Bill Richmond
Father Ryan,
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I have been praying for you daily for months. This is the first time to see this site. Praying to the Holy Spirit to continue to enlighten and healing quickly.
God bless you and everyone taking care of you.
Father, I know you not. But, we are chdren of God and I pray with you and for you. Daily. I ask Our Lady of Consolation to ever hd and comfor you...and, those who love you.
Father Ryan,
You are in my prayers for healing and peace.
Your example of strength and faith is impressive and a clear sign that the Holy Spirit lives in you.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I wish you a soon recovery.
Have been praying the Chaplet of Mercy for you and your family. I am in Adoration now keeping you in my prayers. I wish I had "magic words" that would ease your pain. Sending goodness and blessings your way.