The federal government wisely backed down on an ultimatum it gave to Saint Francis Health System in Oklahoma to either extinguish the sanctuary lamp in its chapel, which it deemed to be a fire hazard, or stop serving elderly, disabled, and low-income patients.
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Beware of Phony St. Michaels
AC asks: “St Michael is referred to in the new age movement, but I do not know the role that he plays in the new age. I know he is not the same St Michael that we as Catholics request help from, but is a distortion of the truth into a false belief in an angel.. . .
Where are you lacking hope?
May 9th
“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
-Romans 5:5
The gift of tongues
May 8th
“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
-Acts 2:3-4
You are God’s temple
May 7th
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
-1 Corinthians 3:16
In difficult moments
May 6th
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.”
-John 14:16
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The gift of the body
May 5th
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.”
-1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Star Wars or Heaven’s Plan?
Today is National Star Wars Day and many of the film’s fans will be offering the movie’s famous greeting, “May the force be with you,” or its pun for the day, “May the fourth be with you.” Judging by world conditions and the strife that abounds both at home and abroad, we could use some force and power to bring relief, order, and justice to our beleaguered globe.
Testimonial: Lina M
We love sharing the inspiring stories from our Sacred Sisters of their experiences with Women of Grace. Today we’re hearing from Lina. If you would like to share your story, click here! Stay tuned for regular testimonial stories.
