Be Transformed by “God’s Healing Mercy” for YOU!Healing from the poison of unforgivenessHealing from fear to trustHealing from sin-sickness to the EucharistHealing from spiritual warfare to Christ’s victoryExperience God's resurrection power!Kathleen Beckman unveils the mysteries of Divine Mercy using scripture and the lives of the Saints as in her book, “God’s Healing Mercy: Finding Your Path to Forgiveness, Peace and Joy"?In this powerful webinar you will learn:The retreat on spiritual warfare that Jesus gave to St. FaustinaTen rules of life for merciful discipleshipThe prayer to become a “living monstrance” What the great saints knew about the healing power of the EucharistWhy Divine Mercy is such a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare and victory over sin ﾿ ﾿ Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S., wife, mother, and business owner has served the Church for twenty-five years as a Catholic evangelist, best-selling author, writer, radio host and Ignatian-certified retreat director. She is the President-Co-founder of Foundation of Prayer for Priests (www.foundationforpriests.org), an international apostolate of prayer and service for the holiness of priests. Often featured on Catholic media: EWTN Radio & TV, Radio Maria, The Catholic Channel, and Focus TV, she enthusiastically proclaims the joy of the Gospel. Since 1992 she has served in all levels of leadership for Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women. Since 2003, having trained and served at the Pope Leo XIII Institute and the AIE Rome course, “Exorcism and Prayers of Liberation”, she sits on the advisory board of the Pope Leo XIII Institute while serving as the Diocese of Orange lay coordinator of deliverance and exorcism ministry. Having endured the tragic murder of a loved one, Kathleen learned the healing power of forgiveness. Sophia Institute Press published her last three books: Praying for Priests: An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls. Foreword by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. (2018); God's Healing Mercy: Finding Your Path to Forgiveness, Peace and Joy. Foreword by Bishop Kevin Vann, JCD, DD. (2015); When Women Pray: Eleven Catholic Women on the Power of Prayer. Foreword by Sr. Regina Marie, O.C.D. (2017) Read More …

Week 08 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

April 25, 2019In this month's call Martha Nicolli and Sue Jacobsen shared about our Morning of Grace Program. They mentioned how much time, effort and prayers go into each month's program and how many wonderful blessings they have seen. Other facilitator shared their thoughts as well.Your Sister in Christ through Our Blessed Mother,Mary Dillenback Read More …

Week 07 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 06 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 05 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 04 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 03 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 02 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …

Week 01 - Based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila, Live Like a Catholic is an 8-week course taught by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, that details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life, which work in tandem with the soul’s growth in prayer. In this course, students will learn about: 1. Attachments to sin2. The dangers of self-reliance3. The need for self-knowledge4. How to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks5. What virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth6. The importance of developing purity of heart7. What it means to become truly poor in spirit. Each week participants have a homework assignment. Instruction will include a once-a-week online class lasting one hour. It will consist of an opening prayer, review and discussion of the homework assignment, a 20 minute lecture, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Online sessions for this 8-week course will take place throughout the 2019 Lenten Season on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM EST, beginning on March 5th and ending on April 30th. Study materials will be emailed a week prior to each meeting.***Though Live Like a Catholic is the sequel to Pray Like a Catholic, it is not necessary for participants to have taken Pray Like a Catholic in order to benefit from this course. ﾿ Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the Director of Communications and New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the last 10 years she has been the lead researcher for Women of Grace’s New Age Q&A Blog which is the largest blog of this kind in the world. The library of information now exceeds 1200 entries on everything from acupuncture and angels to wicca and yoga. She has also authored seven books, including The Learn to Discern Compendium: Is It Christian or New Age which has an imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Liguori Publications published the story of her conversion, entitled, We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl. Along with Johnnette Benkovic, she co-authored the Young Women of Grace Study Program which teaches girls ages 13+ about what it means to be authentically feminine. Her latest publication is The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, published by Avila Institute, which has an imprimatur from the Diocese of Birmingham. Her national journalism awards include the Bernadine-O'Connor Award for Pro-Life Journalism, the Eileen Egan Journalism Award from Catholic Relief Services, and numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Philadelphia Press Association. Read More …