FR. PETER MARY ROOKEY: A LABORER OF THE HARVEST IN THE LORD'S VINEYARD

I first met Fr. Peter in the late 1980s through his healing services. Initially, it was an informal and social relationship, then I provided assistance as a volunteer one day a week at St. Dominic's, where Fr. Peter was stationed. When the church was closed, it became necessary to find a base for the Ministry, which led to Olympia Fields, Illinois. As it is only a few miles from my home, I offered to be a full-time volunteer and became what Fr. Peter called his "Manager." As such, I was privileged to travel extensively with Father to healing services to Italy, Croatia, Australia, Mexico, and Poland, as well as to many places in the United States. During my travels with Fr. Peter, there were many instances of healing and refl ections of people's faith, which I experienced and witnessed. Reading the manuscript of this book to me was a culmination of these experiences, and I thank God for allowing me to be a part of it.

The publishing of this book will only serve as an affi rmation of God's Power and the Gifts God has given to His servant Fr. Peter Mary Rookey. Nothing is impossible for God.

(James Hrechko, SOSM)