Jun 21, 2026

"I stood up and I was in shock. It was the first time in 15 months, since breaking my back, I was completely pain-free."

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We revisit one of the most unforgettable stories in Touched by Heaven history, Rich shares what happened after fifteen months of pain from a crushed vertebra left him wondering if this was simply life now.

A former naval aviator and anesthesiologist, Rich never expected healing to come through a relic of Saint Jude--the apostle often called the saint of impossible causes.

After attending Mass and venerating a fragment of Saint Jude's forearm, everything changed. But this story isn't just about physical healing. It's about intercession, faith, unexpected encounters with God, and the fruit that follows.

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Join Us for a Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

We invite you to embark with us this October 10th to 17th on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje--one of the most grace-filled and spiritually uplifting places we've ever encountered. Register now, tickets are selling fast.
Click below to see all the details:
 https://padrepiopilgrimages.com/trapperjack/

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