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What Happens When Women Pray
Scripture is clear on what happens when women pray. Because of Queen Esther’s plea to save her people, “their sorrow [was] turned…
How Love Conquers All
In 1917, Our Lady said to the three children at Fatima, Portugal, “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” She confirmed…
Knitter at the Throne
A Knitter died and appeared at the Pearly Gates, hoping to gain entrance. Her guardian angel met her there and carefully removed…
How to Keep Your Nose Above Water (Spiritually)
I read a good book this week on how to avoid distractions in prayer. I thought of Psalm 42:7: “Here deep calls…
The Simple Secret to Single-Minded Peace
Do you know Jean-Pierre de Caussade? If not, let me introduce you! He was a French Jesuit who lived from 1675-1751. His…
Standing With Mary at the Foot of the Cross
Jesus was betrayed by a deceitful, cowardly bishop, the apostle Judas, who had tried to cover up his crimes. Today, we needn’t…
Riches of the Maternal Heart
Eighteen prayerful women gathered on July 21 at the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to explore how a mother’s…
A Little Silence Every Day Changes Everything
Do you know of Sister Wendy Beckett, whose art commentary wowed viewers of public TV in the nineties? Sister Wendy, now 88,…
Apostle of Common Sense
G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is the most quotable writer in the world, even decades after his death. He’s called the apostle of…
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