Greetings dearest Sisters…

As is habit, when my birthday draws near, I ask the Lord, He who makes all things new, about the ‘theme’ of the new year ahead.  In 2002 I did not depart from the inquiry.  When the response came back, however, I took it a bit stiffly.  “Pray the rosary every day.”  Having returned to the treasury of the Catholic Church in March of 1999, I had only infrequently picked up the beads.  “Well, Lord, I am going to need a lot of help if this is the plan.  I don’t even know the Mysteries.”  Three days after this conversation and two days after my birthday, Pope JPII declared the Year of the Rosary along with the gladsome debut of the Luminous Mysteries within the context of his Apostolic letter of said date, The Rosary of the Virgin Mary.  I savored and studied every word.  Oh, happy day.  Oh happy year, and bountiful grace upon grace.  A life changer.

The love affair with the Rosary continues:  my contentment in the dark of restless nights, my solace when my mother passed, my go-to gift for RCIA candidates, my essential hiking gear and my ever-ready work commute companion.  In this month dedicated to the Rosary, it is fitting to encourage its use for your weekly Seven Sister Holy Hour.  If it isn’t part of your normal Hour, perhaps in October you could make an exception and include it for Father’s benefit.  Praying for Father’s own love of the rosary may be a companion prayer to include too.

In each of the six apparitions of Fatima (this year holding the special graces of the centenary), Mary urged with great insistence that we pray the Rosary every day.  The Rosary is both meditation and supplication.  Pope St JPII reminds, “Insistent prayer to the Mother of God is based on confidence that her maternal intercession can obtain all things from the heart of her Son.”  As we pray for the priest or bishop to whom we are committed to pray, this is good news!  All things obtainable from the heart of Jesus!

Here are seven (a favored number!) insights from champions of the Rosary:

“I could conquer the world if I had an army to say the rosary.” – Bl Pope Pius IX

“We should meditate on the mysteries (of the rosary), applying them to the circumstances of our own lives.” (so too, the lives of the priests for whom you pray) – St Anthony Mary Claret

“We honor her (Mary) by praying the rosary with love and devotion and by radiating her humility, kindness, and thoughtfulness towards others.” – St Teresa of Calcutta

“The flowers of the rosary never perish.” – Ven Pope Pius XII

“Today, as in other times, the rosary must be a powerful weapon to enable us to win in our interior struggle, and to help all souls.” – St Josemaria Escriva

“The rosary of Mary is the great lever, it is the anchor of salvation for society and for individuals.  Lepanto (Oct 7) and Vienna (Sept 12) are names associated with the rosary.  The victories over the Albigensians, over French philosophies, over liberalism and modernism find their explanation in the rosary.”  – Bl James Alberione

“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the holy rosary.”– Servant of God Lucia dos Santos (Fatima seer)

Recently I met with Bishop Conley of Lincoln, NE, regarding Seven Sisters.  Knowing that he knew our Apostolate Chaplain, Fr Joseph Johnson, I asked if perhaps they studied in Rome together.  He explained that at the time of their meeting he was already a priest working at the Vatican, but was residing at the NAC (North American College) where Fr Johnson was then a seminarian.  While recalling this, Bishop Conley gazed off a bit in the distance, appeared to be holding something imaginary in his hand, and said, “He was the sacristan for the NAC Chapel and I fondly recall him moving along on his rosary beads in one hand as he set up for the holy Masses there with the other.”  It comes as no surprise then that years later this seminarian-ordained-priest who carries a serious weapon (the rosary) would hold a witness of generosity so strong that it would spark the genesis of this international Apostolate, Seven Sisters.  May God richly reward Fr Joseph Johnson.

United in prayer and mission – that our prayers may find the heart of every bishop and priest…

… eternal gratitude continues as you each remember to offer a wee Hail Mary for me every day….  Pray that I will not ‘spoil the beautiful work that God has entrusted…’  (St Mother Teresa)

Janette

+JMJ+

SEVEN SISTERS – in and out and about:  

SPANISH translation of Communique:  This is done every month by Zahyra B, Anchoress for a Seven Sisters group in Venezuela.  They are then posted (and archived) on the Web.  If easier to receive through an email account, please let me know.  Zahyra, your generosity teaches…

RESOURCES for encountering the ROSARY more deeply: Champions of the Rosary (2016, Donald Calloway, MIC),  The Rosary “The Little Summa” (4th ed, 2003, Robert Feeney), Praying the Rosary like Never Before (2017, Edward Sri).  The list could go on – but this is a happy start…

UPDATE: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25 

Nov 4, Saturday: Seven Sisters 4th Annual St Paul/Mpls Archdiocesan Day of Recollection/Retreat.  Theme: Getting to Know our Patrons (Heb 12:1a)  This event is fittingly within the octave celebration of All Saints Day and hosted by All Saints parish in Lakeville, MN.  Our Seven Sisters mission, of course, is sanctity of our priests. Let us anticipate grace upon grace upon grace that day!  Registration went live Sept 23.  Need not be from St Paul-Mpls Archdiocese to attend.  All welcome!  Best if Anchoresses can register for all those in her group wishing to attend.  Registration fee is $10 each. Pre-registration requested and preferred by Oct 23.  If you have questions or need help with registration,please contact Kim T at 952-393-5594 or at [email protected]

SEVEN SISTERS as TOPIC:

Gratitude to both Angela M and Cindy C who organized an informational booth for Seven Sisters when St Peters in Forest Lake, MN,  hosted a Spiritual Maternity Conference on Sept 9

Gratitude to Rhonda L who organized the very well attended Sept 30 Morning of Recollection in Lincoln, NE. Theme: The Privilege of Praying for Priests. The weekend included the visit with the Bishop and a stop for holy Mass and discussion at the Diocesan home for retired priests.  Priests in residence are delighted they may receive Seven Sisters groups.

Gratitude to Leone B, Joann O, and Corrine S who are organizing an informational booth for Seven Sisters for a Fatima Conference in Dubuque, Iowa on 10/14

Oct 10: CCW Deanery workshop in Brainerd, MN. Topic: History of Apostolate and mission

Oct 28, Saturday: Women’s Conference – St John the Baptist, Mankato, MN

Mid-Nov: Fr Johnson and Janette will speak together at a Regional/District Serra Club meeting  (MN/Dakotas). 

Ahead: Lorrie E will staff an informational booth at the Beauty in Christ Women’s Conference in Cedar Rapids, IA, on January 27,2018 (8 am – 3 pm) 

NOTEWORTHY: Just today learned that the EWTN spot (providentially?) necessitated a reschedule.  Likely to be in January 2018.  All has purpose…

Gatherings in North Dakota, Georgia and Florida remain in the prayer/discernment stage.

RAISING AWARENESS: Let us together remain open to starting groups for priests that are perhaps less visible (those not in a traditional parish setting).  Examples: Hospital Chaplains, Military Chaplains, Monasteries, Professors in Universities, School Chaplains, Retirement Home Chaplains, Canon Lawyers, priests serving in Seminaries, Chanceries,  Exorcists, and Retired priests. If you sense a call to this Apostolate, there is a priest or bishop who needs your prayers! 

Greetings dearest Sisters…

Contrary to its normal habits, one Spring a red-shouldered hawk nested in a towering tree next to our home.  We delighted daily to get a binocular-look of the fuzzy white heads of the growing babies peeking over the top of the colossal nest, begging for food.  Strong winds of a summer storm challenged the durability of the nest one afternoon and to the horror of our young son, who witnessed all, it collapsed. The pint-sized occupants plummeted to the ground.  We phoned the local Conservationist for help.  Upon his swift arrival, he nestled the four baby birds in a lidded basket and slung it on his side as he mounted the tree with foot gear, ropes and a plan.   Once the nest was masterfully rebuilt, he gently placed the young ones in its hollow.

Like for our fine-feathered friends, the storms of life arrive unexpectedly.  Assuredly they will come.  Assuredly they will visit the priest for whom you pray.  Our answer is simple.  We swiftly seek help from the One Who is the answer, Jesus Himself.  As St. Jane de Chantal reminds,  “Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.” While we might face the temptation to mull over situations that arise in the parish or diocese or with the priest himself, we best serve the situation and ourselves, by choosing prayer over the rumination.  “Go directly to Jesus without too much fuss,” counsels St Peter Julian Eymard.

A consistent testimony from Seven Sisters intercessors is that they find their hearts moving in this inclination:  of prayer before rushing to judgements, prayer before trying to fix a situation themselves, prayer to seek the wisdom and peace of the highest sort – from He whose ways and thoughts are higher than ours.  What a gift this is!  The Saintly Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, states from experience, “Jesus is waiting for you in the chapel.  Go and find Him when your strength and patience are giving out, when you feel lonely and helpless.  Say to Him: ‘You know well what is happening, my dear Jesus.  I have only You. Come to my aid…’ And then go your way.  And don’t worry about knowing how you are going to manage.  It is enough to have told our good Lord.  He has an excellent memory.”

As Seven Sisters we are perfectly posed to do this, as we consistently rest all our cares in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, resigning ourselves into His Hands, His Heart, His Plan. “O God, come to my assistance.  O Lord, make haste to help me” (beginning of the Liturgy of the Hours – Psalm 70:1).

That Summer “when the baby birds fell”, our family also remembers the day that the birds, having gained strength in their natural abode under the nurturing of their mother, took flight from the nest.  In some small way, we sensed we contributed to that happy day.  We called upon someone to help that had the right equipment, the right compassion and the right plan.  As intercessors for our priests and bishops, let us continually entrust them to the care of their Mother Mary and her Son.  May the words of the prophet Isaiah be realized in their lives and ours alike:  But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).

United in prayer and mission -that our prayers may find the heart of every bishop and priest…

… eternal gratitude continues as you each remember to offer a wee Hail Mary for me every day….  Pray that I will not ‘spoil the beautiful work that God has entrusted…’  (St Mother Teresa)

St Jeanne Jugan (quoted above) also says, “The Hail Mary will take us to heaven.” What about you, are you afraid of heights?!  Let’s travel together!

Janette
+JMJ+

SEVEN SISTERS – in and out and about:  

HAPPY TRAILS and WELCOME: Mary S. is in the process of handing the baton of the Web Site management to another, Rose C.  She is being called to a new chapter in her already rich and full life.  Mary, there are simply not words for your holy endeavors of launching the beautiful Web site.  Your prayerful management is evident!  Our heartfelt prayers of gratitude and hope accompany you. Welcome, welcome to Rose, who is one of the Seven Sisters for Archbishop Hebda.  We remain in the best of hands and heart in Rose!

REMINDER:  THANK YOU to the 85% of Anchoresses that have responded to Marg W to update the Spreadsheet info. If you, as an Anchoress, have not responded, please check your InBasket and Spam for prior emails from her. Her email:  [email protected]’s critical we keep our records current. Let’s hope for 100% response by the end of this month!

RAISING AWARENESS: Let us together remain open to starting groups for priests that are perhaps less visible (those not in a traditional parish setting).  Examples: Hospital Chaplains, Military Chaplains, Monasteries, Professors in Universities, School Chaplains, Retirement Home Chaplains, Canon Lawyers, priests serving in Seminaries, Chanceries,  Exorcists, and Retired priests. If you sense a call to this Apostolate, there is a priest or bishop who needs your prayers! 

SEVEN SISTERS as TOPIC:

Gratitude to both Bridget K and Deb T who organized and conducted informationals regarding Seven Sisters in the Winona diocese and St. Paul- Mpls Archdiocese.

Sept 6: CCW in St Pius X parish in White Bear Lake, MN (informational, history of the Apostolate)

Sept 30, Saturday: gathering/retreat in Lincoln, NE. Theme: The Privilege of Praying for Priests

Oct 28, Saturday: Women’s Conference – St John the Baptist, Mankato, MN

Fr Johnson and I will have an appearance on EWTN in October, a Relevant Radio spot on Oct 20 and speak together at a Regional/District Serra Club meeting in mid-November (MN/Dakotas).

Gatherings in North Dakota, Georgia and Florida are in the prayer/discernment stage

UPDATE: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25 

Nov 4, Saturday: Seven Sisters 4th Annual St Paul/Mpls Day of Recollection/Retreat.  Theme: Getting to Know our Patrons (Heb 12:1a)  This event is fittingly within the octave celebration of All Saints Day and hosted by All Saints parish in Lakeville, MN.  Our Seven Sisters mission, of course, is sanctity of our priests. Let us anticipate grace upon grace upon grace that day!  Registration will go live on Sept 23.  Need not be from St Paul- Mpls Archdiocese to attend.  All welcome!

“O, how great is the priest! … If he realized what he is, he would die.” – St John Vianney

St John Vianney, pray for us!
Feast Day – August 4

Greetings dearest Sisters…

In celebration of the Feast of one of our Patrons, St John Vianney, am passing on a reflection from Fr Jeffrey F Kirby (priest of ten years).  Rich fare!  May it bring a wellspring of new life to help form your prayers for the priest for whom you pray!

United in prayer and mission –
that our prayers may find the heart of every bishop and priest…

Janette
+JMJ+

Pope Francis Raises the Bar for Priests
and that’s a Good Thing

By Fr Jeffrey F Kirby
Diocese of Charleston , SC
07/31/17

I celebrated the tenth anniversary of my ordination this past week.  I am surprised how quickly the time has flown, how much has been expected of me as a priest, and how much good God has been able to do in me and through me when I have heeded the counsel emphasized by Pope Francis.

As Pope Francis calls for deeper reform within the Church, he has raised the level of expectations for his priests. As some members of the clergy decide to isolate themselves and their ministry from him, and choose a different path contrary to his direction, the pope goes to the heart of the matter.

He reminds priests: “For the flock he is a shepherd, not an inspector, and he devotes himself to the mission not fifty or sixty percent, but with all he has.”

The pontiff calls priests back to Jesus Christ, who is to be their first love. He exhorts them to live their consecration to the Lord Jesus without exception. The pope unflinchingly exposes the dark spirits of pride, vanity and greed, which can betray a priest’s dedication to the Gospel, and calls the clergy to prayer, humility, and to a simplicity of life.

And on that foundation, the pope echoes the commission given by Jesus Christ to go into the world, foster fellowship with all men and women, and selflessly serve those in need. As he famously said, priests are to know “the odor of the sheep.”

In his teaching, the pope continues this summons when he instructed: “The heart of the priest is a heart pierced by the love of the Lord. For this reason, he no longer looks to himself, but is turned towards God and his brothers and sisters.”

Drawing on his own decades of sacerdotal ministry, the pontiff dissects the heart of a priest, explaining that “it is no longer ‘a fluttering heart,’ allured by momentary whims, shunning disagreements and seeking petty satisfactions. Rather, it is a heart rooted firmly in the Lord, warmed by the Holy Spirit, open and available to our brothers and sisters.”

This catechesis particularly hit home for me as I celebrated the tenth anniversary of my ordination this past week. I am surprised how quickly time has flown, how much has been expected of me as a priest, and how much good God has been able to do in me and through me when I have heeded the counsel emphasized by Pope Francis.

In ten years, I’ve learned that a priest can either be a “man of God” or a man of this world. He can be a person of prayer or of domination, one who shepherds or one who harms, he can be either a prince or a penitent.

When unchecked, ministry can quickly become self-promotion or indulgence. It can be a seedbed of entitlement, resentment, and self-pity.

When tempered, however, ministry can be a constant opportunity for love, self-donation, and generous service. When lived well and according to one’s ordination, the priesthood becomes a bridge.

And over this bridge the priest can bring the tenderness of God and his saving message of mercy and kindness into the world while simultaneously bringing wounded and hurt humanity into the welcoming presence of God. This interconnection is the work of the priest. It’s what should drive him in his service and motivate him in his outreach.

And this is the mission to which Pope Francis is attempting to refocus and redirect the affection and energy of his clergy.

And so, the pope would teach about Jesus Christ: “The Heart of the Good Shepherd tells us that his love is limitless. It is never exhausted and it never gives up. There we see his infinite and boundless self-giving. There we find the source of that faithful and meek love which sets free and makes others free.”

Without any equivocation or compromise, therefore, Pope Francis calls all priests today to pursue and strive to be nothing less than the Good Shepherd himself.

Does every priest seek to live this lofty vocation of love?

Perhaps a few avoid it, but most have staked their lives on this journey of the Cross and Resurrection, of failure and repentance, and of compassion and renewal.

In the end, most priests understand their mission and labor to do their best in spite of their own insecurities, sins and weaknesses. And so, it is right for Pope Francis to call on and admonish the priests of the Church, as if saying: “Become what you were born to be! The Church and the world need you. Give everything without counting the cost. Don’t be distracted. Stay the course. Lov

Greetings dearest Sisters…

I visited a friend who was nearing the threshold of this life, leaning toward the next.  She was lucid when I arrived that afternoon and I took advantage of her wakefulness to pose a question: “Tell me your favorite Mystery of the rosary. Let’s pray it.”  Flashing a radiant-albeit-weak smile, without hesitation, she breathed her sure answer, “Oh … the Agony in the Garden.”

It came as no surprise that while Pat likely had the energy reserves for only one decade that afternoon, she would swiftly choose such a fitting Mystery for our mutual meditation.  Her life seemed to amplify its essence: adherence to the will of God through perseverance.

It is something I admired more deeply in her that day … and something I clearly recognize in the woman that gives her fiat to the Seven Sisters way of prayer.  Like Pat, she is a woman whose “yes means yes” and despite an occasional (frequent?) unexpected ‘barbed wire’ in the path, she keeps her commitment to prayer, her resolution to the Will of God to pray.

The Catechism (#2741) reminds through the late 4th c monk, Evagrius Ponticus: “We have not been commanded to work, to keep watch and to fast constantly, but it has been laid down that we are to pray without ceasing.”  Over and again I learn from Seven Sisters intercessors that they are not “fitting this Holy Hour” into their schedule, but rather make a distinction that they are “allotting this time within their life of prayer” for this purpose.  Surely, this perspective and witness of fervor blooms out of love: humble, trusting and persevering.

Our perseverance is a gift. “We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance,” advises St Philip Neri.  Our Lord puts a desire in our hearts to persevere.  At times it seems elusive. Let us pray as St Philip advises and trust we will receive it! “Perseverance is a great grace.  To go on gaining and advancing every day, we must be resolute, and bear and suffer as our blessed forerunners did.  Which of them gained heaven without a struggle?” (St Elizabeth Ann Seton)

The Catechism (#2729) also reminds that “the habitual difficulty in prayer is distraction.”   In April of 2016 I sent a Communique on this subject and it might prove beneficial to revisit it.  In a nutshell: distractions are a universal challenge even among the saints, but not insurmountable. Discipline to turn one’s heart back to attending to God and His presence is the certain defeat of distraction.  Let us be resolute. Remain stouthearted in developing that discipline.  As has been memorably said, “Get cracking” (Mother Angelica).  Let us not underestimate or judge the merits of developing the discipline to persevere. Simply continue. St Alphonsus Liguouri (Feast: Aug 1), encourages and reminds:  “If you have many distractions at prayer, that prayer of yours may well be upsetting the devil a great deal.”

Likely nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.  We experience this in the physical world and know the same to be true in the finest of our endeavors in the spiritual realm. May God continue to richly reward us as we hold fast to the course of our commitments to pray for our priests and bishops.

If you are unable to meet the committed hour of your particular day, you remain faithful to your duty by securing someone to accept the privilege of covering for you.  You need only to explain the Apostolate mission as best you can, emphasizing that the Holy Hour is completely given to the intentions of one priest/bishop. A growing number of women have become keen to a call to serve in the Apostolate as full time intercessors by being asked to cover a Holy Hour here and there.  How beautiful are God’s plans to extend His invitation…

May God richly reward our tenacity, fidelity, perseverance and love – the lasting thing!

I have long had the feeling that, since the world is growing so rapidly worse and worse and God has lost His hold, as it were, upon the hearts of men, He is looking all the more earnestly and anxiously for big things from those who are faithful to Him still. He cannot, perhaps, gather a large army round His standard, but He wants every one in it to be a hero, absolutely and lovingly devoted to Him. – Fr William Doyle, SJ

United in prayer and mission –
that our prayers may find the heart of every bishop and priest
… eternal gratitude continues as you each remember to offer a wee Hail Mary for me every day….  Pray that I will not ‘spoil the beautiful work that God has entrusted…’  (St Mother Teresa)

I am also grateful for your emails and notes of encouragement, as well as sacrificial donations to the Apostolate.  I pass many materials on weekly, so be assured that 100% of your giving is used for the Apostolate and its furtherance.

Janette
+JMJ+

SEVEN SISTERS – in and out and about:  

Greetings dearest Sisters… and friends of God…

Long remembered is the glow in the countenance of a friend that was asked to consider Seven Sisters.  Her swift and fitting response was, “Oh, yes, yes … much is accomplished before our Eucharistic Lord!”

Surely we can, and should, enter the secret place of our own heart and repose in the contemplation of God.  But God Himself has provided another dwelling place for us – the light of His real Presence!  My friend understands this, and further, understands that this is an ideal environs to lift the soul and concerns of our earthly Shepherds.

How splendid of the Holy Spirit to inspire this Apostolate to have its workings in the quiet and rich habitation of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.  …in quietness and trust is your strength. – Isaiah 30:15

SEVEN REASONS (that I learned from YOU!) of how we are benefiting from our prayers offered intentionally before the Blessed Sacrament:

1) Growth in love. Considering another greater than ourselves is God’s commandment and design for us to grow in love. “Out of love, place yourselves at one another’s service”  (Gal 5:13).

2) Praying for the least among us.  Prayer of St Teresa of Calcutta (echoing Our Lord) “Whatever you did unto one of the least, you did unto Me.”  The priest has accepted the position of servant to all.  Our prayers help him to fulfill his call and we benefit in having a priest serve us who is embracing and witnessing his humble God-given call and holy place of service.

3) Docility in prayer. Putting ourselves in an environment of silence helps form our prayers. The Holy Spirit is our ever-ready help and Teacher par excellence.  “Silence is the law of the divine plans.  … We listen in silence; man enters into a silence that is God. … Silence is not an absence.  On the contrary, it is the manifestation of a presence, the most intense of all presences. … For silence is where God dwells.  He drapes Himself in silence. … All that is from God makes no noise.  Nothing is sudden, everything is delicate, pure and silent.” – Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise, 2017 (A must read!).

4) Heart wholeness and holiness.  The priest benefits, we benefit.  He is made to understand himself more truly and live it, and we the same.  Beatitude upon beatitude.  “In every Christian life there is a sacred domain of nascent growth in which dwells Christ – a domain in which we are more firmly rooted than we are in our own.  There He works and grows, takes possession of our being, draws our strength toward Himself, penetrates our thoughts and volition, and sways our emotions and sentiments, so that the word of the Apostle comes true:  ‘It is now no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me’ (Gal 2:20). ” – Msgr Romano Guardini, The Rosary of our Lady

5) Every sacrifice has merit.  Over and again you bear witness to the interior joy and benefit of keeping faithful to your committed day – even in the face of struggles and temptations to do otherwise. “One small act of obedience to God can sometimes cause us to make more progress spiritually than years of effort according to our own plans.  Fidelity to small graces draws down bigger ones.” – Fr Jacques Philippe, In the School of the Holy Spirit

6) Affecting others.  The sacrifice of these regular prayers are being noticed and affecting Seven Sisters families and even workplaces.  The proverbial pebble in the water affects many (in the seen and unseen).  Some connect their regular Holy Hours to recognizing that peace is spilling over into their home environs and others tell of more boldness of witness in the workplace.  Some have been inspired to encourage others to learn docility of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  Some have sensed their call to the Apostolate through your generous witness.

7) Unity with other intercessors: in our group, in the diocese, in the world.  In 2010 when I began offering a Holy Hour for Fr Johnson, there was no Seven Sisters.  There was one person quietly and happily praying. Not until the nudge arrived and others joined alongside in 2011 did this become a reality of seven working together.  Many of you speak of special sensed graces that unite us as intercessors with our individual groups and even the Body of Christ at large. We need each other and the fidelity of each otherthat our prayers may be seamless. Our concerted prayers bring a perception of unity, and unity itself is sensed to be realized through our prayers.  May God’s generous Will and Way be esteemed!

My gratitude joins yours as we together seek our Eucharistic Lord and consider the benefits! Each of us can individually and together proclaim:

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with JOY in your PRESENCE,

with eternal pleasures at your right hand. – Psalm 16:11 (my emphasis)

United in prayer and mission –
that our prayers may find the heart of every bishop and priest
… eternal gratitude as you each remember to offer a wee Hail Mary for me every day….  Pray that I will not ‘spoil the beautiful work that God has entrusted…’  (St Mother Teresa of Calcutta)

Janette
+JMJ+