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Meet the Team: Christine Arnold

Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 by Kate Mathis

It's time to meet the team that makes Women of Grace the impactful apostolate that it is!
Today we're featuring Christine Arnold, one of the two Regional Coordinators in Pennsylvania. We hope you enjoy learning more about Christine from her answers to the questions below. Stay tuned for regular "Meet the Team" features!
 

1 How long have you been on the Women of Grace team and how did you begin?

"In 2006, an information flyer was put up in my home parish, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, on the Foundational Study, and I thought 'this is for ME!!' I have been a Regional Coordinator for the last ten years."

 

2 What do you love best about Women of Grace's apostolate?

"After completion of the life-changing Women of Grace Foundational Study, women can choose from a variety of spiritual and social growth paths to become a sacred daughter of the Most High God. Further studies adapted from additional books by Johnnette, Webinars, Conferences, along with the Benedicta Leadership Study Formation are a few of the opportunities for spiritual growth. Socially, a safe, secure network of Sacred Sisters has been formed during your Women of Grace Foundational Study; in addition, 'Mornings of Grace' either in person or online, along with opportunities for interaction during various events held by Women of Grace. A 'Daughter of the Most High God' can choose the best path for her spiritual growth and development with the Women of Grace Apostolate."

3 What is your favorite devotion?

"The Rosary! For those women new to this lovely devotion, why not try to start praying the rosary with your Women of Grace Prayer Group? We also offer a weekly Rosary Crusade on our website at 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon."

 

4 Who is your favorite saint?

"Father Damien of Molokai- he made those that were so physically altered, feel loved!"

 

5 If you could have lunch with Jesus today, what would you want to talk about?

"Jesus, what ways do you see that I may grow in holiness that I am missing? What would you like me to focus more on, and at the same time, spend less time on?"

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What will be the crown

Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

August 16
"What will be the crown of those who, humble within and humiliated without, have imitated the humility of our Savior in all its fullness!
-St. Bernadette
Today's Reflection:
In this quote, St. Bernadette reveals to us the way in which humility comes "packaged." What is it? What is the connection between it and becoming "humble within?"
  

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If I love Jesus

Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

August 15
"If I love Jesus, I ought to resemble Him. If I love Jesus, I ought to love what He loves, what He prefers to all else: humility."
-St. Peter Julian Eymard
Today's Reflection:
How does Jesus show us that He prefers humility to all else? Does my desire for humility reflect my love of Jesus?
  

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You're not humbled

Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

August 14
"You're not humbled when you humble yourself, but when you are humbled by others and you bear it for Christ."
-St. Josemaria Escriva
Today's Reflection:
Is God currently offering me an opportunity to grow in humility through others? What does St. Josemaria Escriva recommend so that I might mine the grace being offered me?
  

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Despised by others

Posted on Friday, August 13, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

August 13
"The day you see yourself as you are, you will think it natural
to be despised by others."
-St. Josemaria Escriva
Today's Reflection:
To what extent do I see myself as I am - not embellishing my weaknesses nor excusing them either. How would both of these extremes be a false humility?
  

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Kirtan: Hindu Meditative Music Has Hidden Meaning

Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2021 by Susan Brinkmann

B writes: “[O]ne topic that might be helpful to address, if you haven't already, is the Hindu meditative chanting practice called, Kirtan. It's become very popular on a local level as well as artists who travel around the country(ies), often performing in Yoga studios. The music is beautiful, enticing, esp. in a large group and can produce deep, trance-like effects. It's sung in Sanskrit and invokes the Hindu deities. It's another of those Eastern practices that's become a ‘cool’ form of spirituality...or rather pseudo-spirituality.”

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Use great caution

Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

August 12
 "You ought to use great caution, even in doing good things. For it may be that, in carrying out some good works, you are seeking only the favor and good graces of men: or the desire of praise may overtake you, and what is done for outward effect, fail of its inward reward."
-Pope St. Gregory the Great
Today's Reflection:
What are two counterfeits of humility mentioned by Pope St. Gregory the Great? To what extent have I fallen victim to them? What one strategy can I employ in the future?
  

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St. Lawrence and the Necessity of Good Humor

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 by Isabelle Liberatore

“Turn me over, I’m done on this side.” – St. Lawrence
Have you ever noticed how good it feels to laugh? "It's not surprising that the adage, "laughter is the best medicine" is such a popular cliche." It’s true. It’s also not surprising that many of the saints were known for their keen sense of humor.

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