Read the moving testimony of a devout woman who knew Father Eustáquio.

Read the moving testimony of a devout woman who knew Father Eustáquio.

[blockquote footer=”Dona Isabel Leite is retired, a resident of the neighborhood, and a volunteer with the Ladies of Charity for almost 60 years, a work she follows every day, rain or shine.”]“I had a little brother who couldn’t see in the light, and a neighbor always told us to take him to Father Eustáquio because he would cure him. My mother went to the church, and I went with her. To receive the blessing, you had to confess first, so we stood in line to confess. When it was my mother’s turn, Father Hermenegildo said, “Not children!”, but at the moment of the blessing, Father Eustáquio looked at me and called me over. I was startled and so emotional I couldn’t say anything, but he said, “Let me speak,” then he said to me, “Always receive communion because Jesus is in the Eucharist. Whoever seeks finds Jesus there!” "Pray also to Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Lourdes," he put his hand on my head and blessed me… then I ran. My brother really did get better, but the priest told my mother that he wouldn't stay a young man. In fact, my brother died at age 12 from pneumonia, just as he had predicted. Because of these graces and so many others that I received after Father Eustáquio died, I made a promise, saying that every day of my life I would dedicate myself to the poor, come rain or shine."