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“We will always find fundamentally the compulsion to become what the soul should be.”
-St. Teresa Benedicta
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Characteristics of the Catholic Woman Leader
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Characteristics of the Catholic Woman Leader
- Is great-souled (magnanimous)
- Has the heart of a handmaid
- Demonstrates receptivity, trust, and surrender to the will of God
- Inspires the hearts of others through her words and deeds
- Leads others to be leaders
- Faithfully fulfills her call to spiritual maternity in the ordinary and extraordinary
- Is shaped by the teachings of Sacred Scripture and the Holy Catholic Church
-Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Saint Joseph the Worker: Beyond the Carpenter Shop
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFSDuring these early weeks following the death of Pope Francis, the May 1st Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker provides a particularly fitting opportunity this year to turn to the Holy Father’s own teaching on the beloved, saintly foster father of Jesus.
The Rapping on the Door
Photo courtesy of Regina Freedmanby Regina Freedman, M.S.Ed., ACC
Five years ago, I saw the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral as a symbol of what was to come. It meant destruction, but not a total one. It was an injury that created sorrow on the streets of Paris and around the world.
Testimonial: Lisa formed holy friendships and had her prayer life enriched through Women of Grace
Testimonial: Called Together to Pray and to Serve
In November 2024, St. Vincent Parish in Wildwood, Florida hosted an Advent retreat with Jonnette Benkovic Williams as their speaker. Many volunteers and staff members worked together to make this retreat a success. A special thank you goes out to Pastor Fr. Kenny, new parish Director of Faith Formation Maria Luz, and Nancy Elhajj (Regional Coordinator with Women of Grace).
Testimonial: Women found forever sisters in faith at parish Foundational Study Program
Prayer for Protection from Hurricane Milton
Let us all stop and pray to our Lord in heaven for protection from the upcoming storm.Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for us!
Saint Francis of Assisi: Bearer of the Wounds of Christ
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world … for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.” (Gal 6:14 – 17)
Testimonial: Women found belonging and purpose through Women of Grace study program
"By the grace of God, we completed our fourth year of offering Women of Grace Foundational Study in Indiana. This year was marked by many blessings, as well as many challenges for the participants and facilitators.
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