Our Lady of Healing (III)

Another miracle that occurred, but one which is of an entirely different nature, involved a certain person of the neighborhood who seemed from all appearances to practice his faith, but who, in reality, lived a very disorderly life. The man had stolen some necklaces of great value and was soon placed under suspicion. When he was accused of the crime, he swore his innocence under oath. To further prove his innocence he decided to hear Mass at St John’s oratory before the holy image. Accompanying him were several people who had witnessed his taking the oath. During the Holy Sacrifice the necklaces fell at his feet. Finding himself detected, he confessed his crime. The Reverend Fagan is said to have given him a severe scolding.