Edwardo's Healing
Corpus Christi in Pictoa. A few weeks ago, Edwardo and his abuela (grandma), joined a small group of us in travelling into Picota for the Feast of Corpus Christi, where we attended Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession. I was happy to see this young 10-year-old boy interested in joining us for Mass, a gift the people of Leoncio Prado rarely have the privilege of receiving. After this outing, I didn’t see Edwardo for quite some time, only to find out he had been in bed for the past two weeks due to terrible wounds on his feet. These wounds continued to spread and worsen all over his body. When I went to visit Edwardo, my stomach churned at the sight of his wounds. I worried about the possibility of what could happen to this young boy if it didn’t start taking a turn for the better. I prayed with Edwardo for healing. I began by walking him through making an Act of Faith. He proclaimed his belief in Christ and His power to heal. I asked Edwardo if he was