I AM the Witness
The Blessed Mother Wanted Me
to Go to Summit University
Beloved Mother,
I wanted to share with you a story of Mother Mary’s intercession in my life that I have always treasured as very precious.
After I attended my first Summit Lighthouse conference in November 1975, I began to feel strongly that God was calling me to Summit University. I was 21 years old and in college at the time but felt that it was important that I attend Winter Quarter–only a month away. I knew that, financially, the only way I could do this would be to borrow the necessary funds. So I decided to appeal to my father, who was then a staunch Catholic and very devoted to the Blessed Mother.
I met him for lunch at work one day and shared with him my heart’s desire to go to Summit University. He expressed his apprehension and uncertainty about my plans and about lending me the money but said he would pray about it. He feared that Summit University would only be a detour from my studies and what God wanted me to do with my life.
That evening after dinner, he told my mother that he was going out to take a walk and give the rosary. He said he would pray to the Blessed Mother that he might somehow know God’s will in this situation. I went to my room and fell asleep and was awakened by a telephone ringing.
Soon after, my mother ran in and excitedly told me that an old friend had just called, offering “out of the blue” to buy a small piece of property that my father had been trying to sell for quite some time. The friend had asked if it was still for sale and offered the exact amount of money I had asked to borrow from my father!
My mother’s eyes sparkled as she told me of the phone call. She took my hands and said that although she did not understand it, there could be no doubt that the Blessed Mother wanted me to go to Summit University. When my father returned from his walk, she told him what had happened and that surely the Blessed Mary had heard his prayers and sent this special sign and blessing. My father was so moved that he decided to give me the entire amount of money needed, without any obligation to pay it back! He said he would have to learn to place his trust in God and surrender me unto his care.
Since that time my father has fallen away from the Catholic Church and from devotion to Mary. But recently I sent him the Sanctissima album for his birthday and he wrote me back saying how beautiful it was and how much he enjoyed it and that he plays it in the car wherever he goes! I pray that beloved Mary will draw him back to her heart.
I am ever grateful for your and Mother Mary’s sweet presence in my life–and for the special miracle that brought me to Summit University and then to Staff.
With love,
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