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Expert: - 4/21/2011


Question
I've been praying to stay in cancer remission and yesterday my rosary beads broke in half.  Today, I was walking and thinking about my medical condition and the holy medical of the Blessed Mother fell off my keychain to the ground.
Can you tell me if these 2 events mean anything and if I should be reading anything into it?
Thank you.
Pat

Answer
I would not read anything into the 2 events that you mention.
Keep on praying to our Blessed Virgin Mary, our mother and powerful intercessor before her Son for our spiritual and physical wellbeing.
May God keep you cancer free.
I'll remember you when attending Holy Thursday Mass.
Happy Easter, Pat.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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