Blog Archives - Women of Grace

The Gift of Life

Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2018 by Women of Grace Staff

July 19

"The soul of a woman must...be expansive and open to all human beings; it must be quiet, so that no small weak flame will be extinguished by stormy winds; warm, so as not to benumb fragile buds; clear, so that no vermin will settle in dark corners and recesses; self-contained, so that no invasions from without can peril the inner life; empty of itself, in order that extraneous life may have room in it; finally, mistress of itself, and also of its body, so that the entire person is readily at the disposal of every call."

- St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)

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Nicaraguan Bishops To Say Prayers of Exorcism to Combat Violence

Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2018 by Susan Brinkmann

In an effort to counter what the Nicaraguan bishops are calling an “irrational and disproportionate” level of violence against Catholics in that country, they are planning to say the prayer of exorcism to St. Michael the Archangel to combat the violence which is "spiritually rooted in evil."

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The Childlike

Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by Women of Grace Staff

July 18

“For although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.”

I adore this image of the baby resting so peacefully. It’s easy to look at this picture and imagine that this sweet infant is completely dependent on another individual for everything in this world. How much joy it brings me to see such a face at ease.

You know, this is what our Father intends for us— to rest comfortably in His care and protection every moment of our lives. He wants us to entrust ourselves completely to Him, just as this precious baby is entrusted to the care of his or her parents.

What would it look like for us to hand over everything that holds us back from totally relying on Him to provide? What would He ask you to give Him in order to show how much you trust Him? (Hint: look at what or who you put ahead of Him).

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Missionaries of Charity Speak Out on Child Trafficking Charges

Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by Susan Brinkmann

After the sale of a newborn by an employee of the nuns of Mother Teresa in Ranchi, India sparked an inquiry into all of the homes where the Missionaries of Charity care for children, Superior General Sister Mary Prema set the record straight in a statement in which she said the case is riddled with myths, distortions, fake news and baseless innuendo.

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When you come into your kingdom

Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by Women of Grace Staff

July 18

"And he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.'"

- Luke 23:42 (RSV)

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Young Women of Grace Go on Retreat!

Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by Susan Brinkmann

This year’s Women of Grace retreat at Malvern added a very special event to the weekend’s activities – a day-long retreat just for girls!

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Firm Faith

Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 by Women of Grace Staff

July 17

“Take care you remain tranquil and do not fear; let not your courage fail...”

Tranquility, courage, faith. We are given three main orders through the reading from Isaiah today: to remain tranquil, to keep courage, and to have a firm faith.

Tranquility: to be calm Courage: to be fearless Faith: to have confidence in something

In our day to day lives, we are called to remain calm, fearless, and to have confidence in our Father. But spiritual warfare is real, and as a result, we don’t always respond like we should.

Pick one of those words: tranquil, courage, or faith, and pray for an increase of that specific gift in your life this week. Ask our Lord what keeps you from that gift, and ask Him to give you the grace to overcome anything that gets in your way of being who He is calling you to be this week!

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Accurate Polls Find that Majority of Americans Oppose Roe v Wade

Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 by Susan Brinkmann

Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS

Ever since the nomination of pro-life Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, the media has been fear-mongering about how another conservative justice on the bench will lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a case they claim the majority of Americans support – but is this really true?

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