Paperback: Some people believe in the theory of miracles. Sister Briege McKenna believes in the reality of miracles because she sees them happen.
Since 1970, when she was healed of crippling arthritis, Sister Briege has experienced more of the extraordinary ways of the Spirit than most Christians ever imagine. Today her healing ministry takes her all over the world - from huge rallies in Latin America to retreats in Korea.
Miracles Do Happen (1987) tells the story of Sister Briege's encounter with the healing power of God. It shares her insights about faith for healing, the power of the Eucharist in healing, the vital importance of prayer, and the ministry of the priesthood. Most of all, it points the way to closer fellowship with Christ, greater knowledge of his love, and deeper faith in his power to do the impossible.
About the authors: Sister Briege McKenna OSC was born in Ireland and entered the Sisters of St. Clare at the age of fifteen. Following her final vows and after suffering for more than three years with rheumatoid arthritis, she was transferred to her community in Tampa, Florida with the hope that the Florida sunshine would relieve her suffering. At the age of twenty-four, she was miraculously and instantaneously healed during the celebration of the Eucharist and some time later received, in prayer, the gift of healing for which she has become so widely known. In 1974, again during prayer, she was given a deep spiritual insight into the mystery of the call to priesthood. Since then, bishops and priests in many parts of the world have invited her to speak and minister at their retreats and conferences.
Sr Briege ministered to priests in collaboration with Fr Kevin Scallon CM for over forty-two years until his death in June 2018. She now continues with this ministry. Her books Miracles Do Happen and The Power of the Sacraments (1996) have been translated into many languages throughout the world.
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Deacon Henry Libersat was ordained for the Orlando Diocese in 1986 by the late Bishop Thomas J Grady. He ministers at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Altamonte Springs, Fla. His ministries include preaching, ministry to persons in assisted living, Men’s Bible Study, and evangelization. He serves as volunteer chaplain to the Winter Springs (FL) Police Department. He also served for three years as volunteer chaplain to the McCoy US Army Reserve, 377th Military Intelligence Battalion, Orlando.
Deacon Henry is a veteran of more than 50 years in Catholic journalism. In 1999 he retired as editor and general manager of The Florida Catholic, a newspaper which he and his staff developed into six editions for six of Florida’s seven dioceses. In addition to this blog, he writes a monthly “Chaplain’s Chat” for police personnel.
He is the author of several books including Catholic and Confident (2012). He served as coauthor for Sister Briege McKenna’s international best seller, Miracles Do Happen (50 languages). He is the author of a four-volume series on the Catholic Catechism under the general title, A Catholic Confession of Faith.
Deacon Henry was born of Cajun parents on 4 July 1934 in Groves Texas. He grew up in Cajun Louisiana where he met his wife, Peg. They were married 4 June 1952. They have seven married children, 21 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren.
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