Ep 19. The Bells Of St. Peter's

The Bells of St. Peter's is the nineteenth episode of the eighth season of the popular television series Touched By An Angel. The episode begins with Tess, one of the angels, having a conversation with a priest named Father Tim who is in charge of one of the oldest churches in New York. Father Tim is anxious and worried because the church's famous bells have been stolen, and he has no way of replacing them as they are in desperate need of repair. Tess offers to help by finding a way to replace the bells and restore the church's heritage.

Meanwhile, the three main angels are sent on separate missions to help three different individuals. Monica, one of the angels, is sent to help a single mother named Marie who is struggling to make ends meet and raise her two children. Marie's life changes when she is offered a job with a good salary and benefits, but she realizes that the job requires her to work on Sundays and fears she will not be able to attend church. Monica helps Marie realize that God will always be with her regardless of where she is, and she accepts the job and moves forward with her life.

The second mission involves Andrew, another angel, who is sent to help a construction worker named Frank who is struggling with an addiction to alcohol. Andrew helps Frank realize that he needs to take responsibility for his actions and seek help if he wants to turn his life around. With Andrew's guidance, Frank checks himself into rehab, starts attending AA meetings, and slowly begins to regain control of his life.

The third mission involves Gloria, the final angel, who is sent to help a young woman named Lucy. Lucy is struggling to come to terms with her mother's recent death and is consumed by her grief. Gloria shows Lucy that her mother will always be with her, and she helps Lucy find the strength to move forward and honor her mother's memory.

As the episode progresses, all three angels come together to help Father Tim and restore the church's heritage. They discover that the man who stole the bells had done so to pay for his daughter's medical bills. With the help of the angels, the man returns the bells and offers to help Father Tim restore them. Through the teamwork of Father Tim and the man, the bells are returned to their rightful place, and the church once again rings out in celebration.

The Bells of St. Peter's is a heartwarming episode that captures the essence of Touched By An Angel's message of love, hope, and faith. Through the stories of Marie, Frank, and Lucy, viewers are reminded that God is always watching over us, and with faith, perseverance, and the help of his angels, we can overcome any challenge that we face. The episode is sure to inspire viewers to look for the goodness in life and to have faith in God's plan for them.