Testimony of Favors Received Through the Intercession of Paul M. Murphy, MJ

Testimony by Magdalena

Since i joined Miles Jesu in the fall of 2004, my father had been very hostile towards my vocation. When my family would call, my father usually screamed at me and was sometimes even vulgar, accusing me of betraying him and plotting behind his back. My father would tell me that at the first opportunity he would come and drag me back home. Every phone call to my family was a cause for anxiety, nervousness and fear. My father became hostile towards my mother, blaming her for my vocation.

In February 2005 my father, again screaming, informed me that if i did not come home right away he would drink more and fight even more with my mother. I was extremely worried for my mother and siblings. Crying and not being able to hear this anymore, i told my father that i would cut all communication with the family. Since that time i kept in touch only with my mother, sending her letters at her workplace and speaking with her and my brothers and sister when my dad was not home. This continued for several months. I was always worried and i thought that the situation at home was impossible to improve. I was distressed at the fact that my relationship with my father was not a good one.

In April of 2005, i was assigned to our community in Mesa, Arizona, where Miles Jesu is promoting the Cause of Beatification of one of our first members, Paul M. Murphy. After hearing of the many favors different people were receiving through Paul M. Murphy, i too began asking Paul to intercede for my father so that his attitude towards my vocation would change. I asked for this intention every time i went to visit Paul at his tomb. I also prayed every night before going to bed asking Paul to help my dad. I gave my father over to my brother Paul Murphy.

A couple of months later, my family called me on my birthday. I wanted to speak with my father because it had been eight months since talking to him but i did not ask for him. When my mother was about to hang up, i suddenly heard my father asking my mother if he could speak to me. Fear seized me but was soon gone when my father shortly but kindly wished me a happy birthday and asked me how was i doing.

I was so happy. I awaited the next family phone call because i wanted to know if my father's kindness was just because it was my birthday or if it was sincere. On our next phone call, my father was joyful and we spoke for a longer amount of time. I assured my dad of my prayers and love, and my father again called me by the affectionate name he used to call me when i was a little girl. From that day on our relationship improved. I now can write to my family and father without the fear that he will get upset or hostile. I thank Paul Murphy for answering my prayers so quickly and helping me rebuild the relationship with my dad.

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