A wonderful package...

was in the mail today, arriving much sooner than I expected. It was five vials of oil that had been in the reliquary of St. John Maximovitch whose incorrupt remains are interred at the Cathedral Church of the Theotokos, Joy of All who Sorrow, in San Francisco.

In his life St. John was a wonderworker, a person used by God to perform miracles, and following his death his intercessions have been coveted by many who are sick or in need of a miracle. My hope is that this oil, applied to the faithful as per the Scriptures and Tradition, will bless those needing health and restoration.

What a joy to possess even a small amount of this oil. What a blessing to share it with whoever is in need. Holy St John Maximovitch pray for us!