Back by popular request, Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, returned to Cabrini Immigrant Services -Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF) to speak with our Knitting Group. She spoke about the miracles that have been attributed to St. Cabrini.
Sr. Bridget spoke about three miracles attributed to Mother Cabrini. One miracle took place in 1921 when a newborn infant was accidentally given the wrong medication for his eyes and became blind and severely burned. A piece of Mother Cabrini’s habit was placed on the child. The baby’s mother and the hospital Sisters prayed all night for a miracle. The next morning, the child’s sight was restored and the burns on his face were completely healed.
Another miracle involved a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart, Sr. Delfina Grazioli, MSC. She had worked at Columbus Hospital in Seattle. She suffered from stomach cancer. According to Sr. Delfina’s account, Mother Cabrini appeared to her in a vision. Mother Cabrini told her that she wanted her to work but Sr. Delfina asked how she could since she was so weak. Mother Cabrini told her to eat, which she began to do. Healing took place and Sr Delfina recovered. She regained her strength, returned to work and lived for many more years.
The third miracle involved a man in Italy who suffered with tumors. His condition was grave. The man and his family prayed for Mother Cabrini’s intercession. Shortly afterward, the man recovered and the tumors shrank and many even disappeared. Once again, the recovery could not be explained medically. Truly these are miracles! Everyone was so interested in hearing about the miracles. There were so many questions that they asked Sr. Bridget as they were intrigued to learn about how people prayed to Mother Cabrini and how she interceded for them.
Sr. Bridget also spoke about Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of our Province. Sister gave everyone a copy of Our Lady to color. They enjoyed coloring the picture and talking about the miracles that they learned about.
Thank you, Sr. Bridget, for your willingness to return to CIS-DF. You continue to inspire us to learn more about St. Cabrini. We look forward to your next visit!
Thanks to the Province of Guadalupe’s newsletter for this article!
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