Watch this personal message of gratitude from Father Tim MacDonald, pastor of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Jackson and Vicar General of the Diocese of Lansing, as he prepares for surgery at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning to remove Stage IV melanoma situated beneath his skull.
“I am getting prayers and promises of prayers from all over the country and from all over the world, and it really means a great deal to me,” says Father MacDonald from his hospital bed at Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson, November 9.
“I have learned so much in these days of waiting and preparation for surgery about myself, about God and His mercy, and about waiting and hoping in the Lord, in His time, not ours. His plan, not ours. His will, not ours. And Solanus Casey has definitely taught me to thank God ahead of time.”
Father MacDonald explains that yesterday he went to confession, received Holy Communion, the Anointing of the Sick, and the Apostolic Pardon.
“And so I go into this faithfully, not fearfully. And I invite you to join me on this journey. This is a battle yet to be won. Jesus has already won the war. God bless you.”
Queen of the Miraculous Medal, pray for him.
Saint Peregrine, pray for him.
Blessed Solanus Casey, pray for him.