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November 23

Litany to Christ the King

O Jesus, our Eternal King, O Jesus, Most Merciful King, O Jesus, extending to us the Golden Scepter of Your Mercy,

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"St. Timothy Catholic Church held a Ministry Fair and All Saints Festival November 1-2, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida.  The event highlighted Women of Grace, Young Women of Grace, and the Benedicta Institute for Women programs, as well as their “Tea with the Women Saints.”  Pictured are facilitators and participants of Women of Grace and Young Women of Grace dressed up as St. Bernadette Soubirous, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese Lisieux, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, and Edith Stein (St. Theresa Benedicata of the Cross). Enthralled with the women saints, one Young Women of Grace participant began researching the life of St. Lucy, Patron Saint of the eyes.  Rosario plans to share this young saint’s story at our 'Tea with the Women Saints' in 2026.

I recently viewed the 1928 movie 'The Passion of St. Joan of Arc' as one of our assignments for the Benedicta Institute for Women course ‘Towards a Catholic Understanding of Women.'  This movie, coupled with Young Woman of Grace Aurora’s impassioned love for St. Joan of Arc, turned my heart toward this young woman saint.  Aurora spent hours learning about this young saint and enthusiastically shared St. Joan’s story with the festival participants. Inspired by both experiences, I keep St. Joan in my heart at daily Mass. When looking at the crucifix above the altar, I see Joan’s face looking up to Jesus on the cross.  I pray to St. Joan to intercede for me that our Lord and Savior grace me with a fraction of the faith, trust, and love she has for Jesus."

-Dr. Darlene Drazenovich

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"The last nine weeks have been such a privilege and honor getting to know each and everyone of these ladies. The material we have read is not meant to stay locked in our workbooks, it is meant to be brought to life and shared with others. The world needs us to share our stories, to share God’s truth for the good of others.  We need to speak boldly, love fiercely and listen deeply. We have witnessed countless miracles during our time together in this blessed study and look forward to what is to come.  Thank you for being a part of this transformative experience." - Annie M (Lead Facilitator)

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November 4

"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him...'"

-1 Corinthians 2:9

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November 3

Feast of St. Martin de Porres

“Everything, even sweeping, scraping vegetables, weeding a garden and waiting on the sick could be a prayer, if it were offered to God.”

-St. Martin de Porres

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November 2

Feast of All Souls

“From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God.” -CCC 1032

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November 1

Feast of All Saints

"To begin is for everyone. To persevere is for saints."

-St. Josemaria Escriva

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September 21

"I am not a warrior who fought with earthly arms but with ‘the sword of the spirit’ which is the word of God."

-St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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September 14

“Dear young people, love one another! Love one another in Christ. Know how to see Jesus in others. Friendship can truly change the world. Friendship is a path to peace."

-Pope Leo XIV

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September 13

“Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are.  Do not settle for less.  You will then see the light of the Gospel growing every day, in you and around you.”

-Pope Leo XIV

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