Mystic Rhoda Wise and Healings!

Rhoda Wise (1888–1948) was an American Catholic mystic and laywoman from Canton, Ohio, who is considered a "Servant of God" by the Catholic Church, which is the first step toward possible canonization as a saint. Known for her deep spirituality, Wise experienced mystical phenomena such as visions of Jesus and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, as well as stigmata, which are bodily wounds corresponding to those of Christ's crucifixion.

She gained a reputation as a healer and spiritual advisor, attracting numerous visitors seeking her prayers and guidance. Many believed her prayers led to miraculous healings, including the healing of Mother Angelica, who later founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Wise’s home became a place of pilgrimage for those seeking physical and spiritual healing.

Rhoda Wise's cause for canonization was officially opened by the Diocese of Youngstown in 2016.

Several reported miracles are associated with Rhoda Wise.  Here are some notable examples:

1. Mother Angelica's Healing

One of the most well-known miracles attributed to Rhoda Wise is the healing of Rita Rizzo, who later became Mother Angelica, the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). As a young woman, Rizzo suffered from a painful stomach ailment diagnosed as a prolapse of the stomach, for which there was no effective medical treatment. In 1943, at the age of 19, Rizzo visited Rhoda Wise and began a novena (a series of prayers) to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, guided by Wise. During the novena, Rizzo experienced a sudden and complete healing of her condition. This event profoundly impacted her spiritual life and led her to join religious life, eventually founding EWTN, which became a global Catholic media network.

2. Healing of Thomas Lafferty

Thomas Lafferty, a young boy from Ohio, was diagnosed with a severe bone disease that had left him crippled and in great pain. His parents took him to visit Rhoda Wise, who prayed for his healing. Following the visit, Lafferty's condition reportedly improved dramatically, and he began to walk again without the aid of braces or crutches, which he had previously required.

3. Healing of Sr. Mary Thomas

The "healing water" from Rhoda Wise's home in Canton, Ohio, is associated with reports of miraculous healings and blessings that occurred after people used water from a specific area of her house. This tradition began in 1939, when Rhoda Wise believed she had received a miraculous sign.

Origin of the Healing Water

According to accounts, Rhoda Wise experienced a series of visions and mystical phenomena, including stigmata, in the late 1930s. In May 1939, she had a vision in which Jesus appeared to her and instructed her to use a jar to collect water from her home's cistern. Rhoda was told that anyone who used the water with faith would be blessed. Soon after, people began to visit her home to receive this water, believing in its healing properties.

Reported Miracles and Healings

The water from Rhoda Wise's cistern became an object of devotion, and many people reported physical and spiritual healings. These healings included the alleviation of pain, recovery from illness, and other health improvements. Visitors often took bottles of water home, and some even returned to report their cures or improvements, attributing them to the faith and the water's use.

Some examples of reported healings include:

• Recovery from illness: Visitors who were suffering from various ailments, such as cancer, arthritis, and other conditions, reported experiencing relief or full recovery after using the water.
• Spiritual conversions: Many people who came to Rhoda’s home seeking healing reported experiencing a profound sense of peace, spiritual renewal, or conversion. 

• Continued Pilgrimage and Devotion

  Even after Rhoda Wise's death in 1948, her home has remained a place of pilgrimage. The water is still drawn from the same location and given to visitors who come in faith, hoping for healing or blessings. Her home, known as the "Rhoda Wise House," is managed by a group of volunteers, and visitors can come to pray, learn about her life, and receive the water.

  Significance to the Catholic Church

• The Church has acknowledged the devotion and faith of those who visit Rhoda Wise's home and continues to investigate her life and the reported miracles as part of her canonization process. 
  

  This healing water symbolizes the faith and hope people have placed in Rhoda Wise’s intercession and the spiritual significance attributed to her mystical experiences.

  HOW TO RECEIVE THIS FREE HEALING WATER

  HOW TO RECEIVE THIS FREE HEALING WATER

  I was sent a box full of bottles of this Healing Water.  When I received it, I had no idea who Rhoda Wise was and put it in the office closet. When I finally had a chance to look her up, I got goosebumps and tears.

  I had my older boys pour the healing water into smaller bottles, so I could have enough to offer everyone.

  You can get a free bottle with any size order or donation, today (11-14-24).  This helps with the cost of packaging materials and postage.

  (You can also get it from her home in Canton, Ohio) 

   Sending our love and prayers to our remnant family...Wendy, Walt and the entire Cukierski family

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