We received the beautiful letter below from Beatriz Machuca, one of our Texas facilitators:
On August 15, 2016, the Feast Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Texas Catholic Communitie
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Catholic School Principal: Why I Encourage Others To Join the Women of Grace Study Program
Mrs. Joni Duos, Principal, Our Lady of Fatima School, Lafayette, LAAs a Catholic school Principal of 930 students, my life is very busy but I get to be part of an all girls catholic school and that's an amazing thing. As a mother of two children and 4 grandchildren, my life is full of activity. As a wife, sister and daughter, my life is full of obligations. Time is scarce, energy is never enough and my rope of life seems to want to unravel quite often!
Pioneers Apply God's Wisdom to the World
The Pioneers with the youngest member of the group - six week-old Alaina ThereseThe pioneers have just begun their study of Chapter Five, Wisdom for the Abundant Life, and decided to apply these teachings in a way that is particularly relevant to young women – the way the media portrays us.
Sister Angela Visits the Pioneers
The July 29th meeting of the Young Women of Grace pioneers featured a special guest who captivated the girls with her joy, happiness, and firm conviction – and the 11 puppies her convent is presently raising!
Answering the Call at a Women of Grace Retreat!
I could not go another day, without thanking the Women of Grace and Benedicta Leadership event team. I had the best experience going to retreat in Malvern, PA this year.
Take Refuge in Your Mother's Merciful Heart at Ave Maria University!
If you’re tired and anxious about the state of the world, spend some time in the secure arms of your merciful Mother!
Finding Refuge in the Merciful Heart of Mary
If you're tired and anxious about the state of the culture, spend some "down time" in the arms of your merciful Mother!
A Mom on Mount Carmel
I took a fascinating online class on the nature of Mystical Theology in the Church this Spring. What precious time I could carve out from my busy life as a mom six, I spent delving into the works of St. John of the Cross and meeting a new friend, a little Carmelite mystic named Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, often called a “spiritual sister” to St. Therese, the Little Flower. Late at night, huddled on the couch while the household slept, I read about the ascent of Mount Carmel, the famous allegory used by St. John of the Cross to describe the spiritual life, the journey of the soul’s toward union with God.Our professor asked us to write our final paper on our own journey on this mystical mountain. He challenged us to reflect on how we could embrace the self-renunciation necessary to climb closer to the summit. After a few days of mulling this over mounds of laundry and miles of carpooling, here is what I came up with:
Why I Wear A Head Covering
I find it a bit spiritually amusing that I am replying to a blog about women covering their heads in Church since I only recently have taken up the custom again.
Training Session for Young Women of Grace Facilitators
Thirty potential facilitators and teachers for the Young Women of Grace program attended a hands-on training session on May 14 at the Sisters of St. Joseph convent in Watertown, New York.
