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Oh, and, does anybody know where there's more information on this healing?

Sure ... and I thought this was common knowledge. Here you go:

St. Catherine Review (this is the story printed above).

BTW, EWTN has reruns of her program, now entitled "The Best of Mother Angelica Live". Mother suffered two strokes toward the end of last year, and is experiencing a speedy recovery. Many fans believe their prayers are being answered. I suppose the elation of certain bishops has been short lived. Father Mitch Pacwa took over for her but he is no "Mother Angelica".

Are you familiar with the TRUE story of where the tv transmitting satellite dish was placed? It's awesome!! Only Mother could get away with something like this. If anyone doubts that God has a sense of humor, this story will convince them otherwise.

Just came across this priest's homily in which he describes Mother Angelica's healing.

So, I thought I would tell you a story of a real miracle that happened just this past week. And those of you who know me know that I wouldn't make something like this up - this is a true story hot off the presses, as it were. Last fall, I had the opportunity to go to Birmingham, Alabama and visit Mother Angelica's television station called EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network. I was there with my good friend, Fr. Larry, who was going to appear on one of her live programs to talk about the Archdiocese of Atlanta's Eucharistic renewal. If you've never heard of Mother Angelica, her story is a remarkable one. As a young nun, 40 years ago, she injured her spine in an accident and was crippled. Faced with life-threatening surgery, she prayed simply, "Lord, if you get me through this, I will build a monastery in the South." She made it through the surgery, but remained crippled. And for the last 40 years, she couldn't walk without wearing braces on her legs and back and using crutches. Nevertheless, she still founded the monastery and convent, in the heart of the Bible Belt, and it is thriving today. EWTN is perhaps the most effective instrument of Catholic communication in the world, with a 24-hour satellite TV network, a short-wave radio station, and the best Catholic web site on the Internet, www.ewtn.com. They had great coverage of the Pope's visit to Cuba, which was a miracle in itself.

Well, when I met her last Fall, I was touched by her for two reasons: first, though she has a reputation for being outspoken and feisty, telling it like it is, she is the sweetest lady you will ever meet. Second, she is sweet and kind despite her injury, which was obviously causing continuous pain. Her "handlers" tried to stop her from moving about and talking to people, but she did it anyway, despite the pain and discomfort that it caused her to pose for pictures and stand to talk to groups of people.

This past Thursday, I visited my mother on my day off, and she has a satellite dish for the sole purpose of getting EWTN and being able to watch Mother Angelica. Late in the afternoon, we received a phone call from a friend of ours in Birmingham, who told us that we had to watch the show that night at 8 o'clock. So, we dutifully turned on the TV, and there, on live satellite TV, was Mother Angelica dancing without braces or crutches. She had been completely healed. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

Apparently, the night before, a woman from Italy simply asked her if they could pray together. So, they prayed a rosary, during which the woman prayed for Mother's healing. And within five minutes, she could walk again without braces or crutches. Mother said the only thing she felt was a warm feeling in her legs. The next morning, she placed the now useless braces and crutches in front of the Tabernacle during morning Mass as a sign of thanksgiving to the power of Jesus.

Why was she healed? Mother says that, in all those 40 years of being crippled and experiencing daily pain, she never prayed for healing. Instead, she simply offered up her suffering for others and accepted it as best she could. Why was she healed? Mother speculates that perhaps she was healed to be a sign to others of the healing power of Jesus, which he manifested through the beauty of the rosary.

Homily from Fr. Paul D. Williams, Jr.