A leading oncologist relates powerful true stories about God’s grace and healing in a major modern medical center. The book flows from the unfolding of faith in the life of an agnostic physician, to his increasing perception of God’s movement in the lives of his patients, and ultimately to his understanding medicine as a call to participation in the love of God.

Dr. Collins reveals how, in the midst of the seemingly cold, stark, machinelike medical center, God’s love is present. He is healing, in the profoundest sense. In stories that are sometimes happy and sometimes sad, but always filled with depth and beauty, the physician and his patients alike experience love, trust, hope, forgiveness, gratitude, answered prayers, and meaning in suffering.

You Visited Me shows that God’s grace is moving in the life-and-death crucible of the modern medical center. This supposedly sterile place is, in fact, alive—enchanted—with God’s presence, mercy, peace, and healing. These vibrant stories awaken us to the wonder all around us and to the good news that God visits us wherever we are.

“In the highly technocratic world of medicine today, it is refreshing to read a book by a professor at a top-tier university medical school, who sees medicine as a vocation to share in the mission of the Divine Physician.”
—Bishop James Conley, National Episcopal Adviser, Catholic Medical Association

“Whether you are facing serious illness, a caregiver to the sick, a fellow physician, or a general reader, this book restores hope in God’s promises and his tender care for each of us.”
—John Bruchalski, MD, Founder, Tepeyac OB/GYN; Author, Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine

“Dr. Collins’ journey from a skeptical agnosticism to the Catholic faith was influenced in no small part by the brave patients he treated on cancer wards. A timely reminder that science and faith can form a beautifully integrated whole.”
—Aaron Kheriaty, MD, Author, Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine

“Dr. Collins’ stories about his patients illustrate the evangelical and lifesaving power of service as a diligent clinician and honest Christian.”
—Fr. John Bayer, O. Cist., Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey; Professor, University of Dallas

“A gripping account—marked by subtlety, wisdom, and life—of Robert’s life-altering encounters and friendships with his patients. One of the most encouraging and comforting books I have read in a long time.”
—Hans Boersma, PhD, Author, Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry and Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition

“A profoundly beautiful account of the journey of a soul from agnosticism to deep faith, a journey into the deep connections that hold us together in the Body of Christ throughout the world and throughout history.”
—Bishop Gregory Kelly, Diocese of Tyler, Texas

“Through intimate stories of patients, colleagues, and his own unexpected journey from skepticism to faith, Collins reveals how God’s quiet presence can break through the most high-tech, sterile settings.”
—Kristen Collier, MD, Director, Program on Health, Spirituality, and Religion, University of Michigan Medical School

“In these true stories, Collins shows how the practice of medicine confronted him with the mystery of being human and became a journey to the heart of God.”
—Farr Curlin, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Humanities, Duke University