| At Paris, in 1852, the wworld-renowned Dr. Récamier was dying. He was not only a great doctor and scientist of international fame, but he was also a man of deep faith and piety. Once, at a medical meeting, he surprised his colleagues by appearing with a rosary hanging from his wrist. |
| What! A man of such learning, a surgeon of such repute, a world famous authority on medical science, the advisor of rulers regarding their health - reciting the Rosary like a little old lady! |
| Noting the general amazement, Récamier calmly declared, "Yes, gentlemen, that's correct, I do say the Rosary. When I see that medical science is powerless in a desperate case, I have recourse, through the intercession of the Mother of God, to Him Who alone can help me. And I must confess that I have truly obtained wonderful results." |