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Beautiful..thanks

amen thank u

I really hope that one day people, religious, stops saying to me and others that they will go to hell when they really actually dislike me/you. It is so mean, rude and evil. Btw! I am not religious and do not think any of the defined gods exists. The fact that in the bible it is described that god made the "flood" to kill of humans and animals because god did not like us is on the same level as what a dictator would do. No one should follow a murderer! Religion is immoral in its definition, text and message.

Yes! I liked that prayer to love people the way I love my children. I often expect people to love my children the way they love theirs. I think I should do the same. And that about injustice against my children. I’m living it right now at church with one of my adult children being treated less than because of their poor choices. We think church should be aplace of acceptance. And yes accountability but some people wear their sins in their sleeve. How I have felt in my heart Mary saying to me that she’s is inviting me to share in the suffering she had with her son. He was rejected and had no fault of his own. I tell her no thanks I’m good. It’s too painful and I can’t do it ;(. This is another invitation to forgive:(. And in regard to silence it was used in my house growing up as a punishment and even though it hurt so much somehow I found myself doing the same with my husband and my children. Being in silence in the Chapel is a way of healing.

I love all the ways that this devotional comes back to Encounter. Christina, I loved when you talked about seeking freedom from "white knuckling" it and relying on ourselves. Lisa, your comment about how we "create our own hurdles and obstacles" is so true. I also loved when Stefanit said that she prays "Lord, help me love people like i love my children." Finding God in the silence has always been the biggest motivator for me in my day. Thanks ladies.

And that about daddy and daughter relationship it’s something i had to work on intentionally growing without a father.

I relate to the no feeling good enough to do any kind of mission. Not even within my family. I try to bring them to church so God’s people can tell them about God. I guess my presence among them and my service to them would be my mission and that would be enough.

Soo good! To me my almonds are to try to pray as many prayers as I can. Catholic podcasts and videos instead of allowing my hunger to take me to God.

So much to cover in this first week of Encountering Emmanuel. I love when Monique reminds us that there are "part of ourselves that need conversion". Yes.....so true. I love what Christie said about having "Joy of Missing out", that we trust in joy where the Lord has us. Also the beauty of the Church in offering us times like Advent to have these holy "resets". Lastly, I love when Lisa says that Joy is not always a feeling but it is a way of living. Amen!!!! Happy Advent friends!

What if when mama put us in our rooms after our tantrums she prayed with us and explained that being silent and alone after a tantrum with Jesus and Mary can be healing.

There was so much goodness is this discussion. I loved how Aimee talked about how God is not just "sustaining us" but "satisfying us"!! I love how she also talked about this concept of us keeping "backup almonds" or a "safety net" for ourselves when we believe that God will not sustain or satisfy. We have come to rely on ourselves verses trusting God with, what Lisa called, our "hunger pangs". So good and so true. I love how Bridget reminded us that we are called to love whom the Lord puts in front of us, whether that be a large number or just one. I also love how Bridget shared about how we may not see the fruits of our labors in this life. Beautiful ladies.

Interesting so I guess I have mama issues and that’s why it’s so difficult for me to connect with her and pray daily Rosary hmm interesting

I relate to this part so much. I was raised by a single mother and that’s what I was taught. Though it up. Get it done. And true didn’t teach me how to be empathetic and to be tender with my children

The Plans 😭. So I didn’t messed up my whole life? 😭🙏🏼😭🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

This is Soo Good 😭🔥🙏🏼

She is my best heavenly friend too! At the beginning of every Mass, I ask her to pray for me to obtain the same love, humility, and docility and be willing to suffer as she had❤

Please continue to pray for this women's retreat that I am organizing. Pray for protection against attack and for all the women who will attend.

Thank you for the prayers for Avianna's confirmation. It was a beautiful Mass and Sacrament.

Booo....I thought it was 3pm your time!!! I was excited to join you today. Listening now.

Have you ever unlocked your full 34 strengths report? I have found so much value in knowing my top 10, as well as learning my bottom 5...and what to avoid! lol

I loved the book "Living Your Strengths" - I have it on CD and e-book!

Oh my goodness, I'm so excited for you. I will be praying immensely for you, dear friend.

Hi, Listening to the replay, God’s blessings on all. 🙏🙏. Anne

Praying for all of these prayer intentions. Thank you for your prayers.

Thank you for continuing to pray daily for my son’s reversion to the faith; I’d like to mention him by his name, Luke.🙏🏻

Thanks for another great day of prayer. So blessed by this time.

Lord, make us humble of heart. I ask for your prayers for my ministry work, for the mental health of my family, and for God's holy will in my life.

Thank you for sharing that post I wrote. It's such a beautiful reminder for me, as well, of my mission and His call on my heart.

I meant to comment the other day. Thanks for the prayers for all the Kairos retreat. Eager to hear today how everything went.

I love being more aware of the stations of cross on church walls during lent … and finding St Veronica station #6 …

For the reversion of my son to the Catholic faith.

Prayers for my children who will be attending their Kairos retreat this weekend. May the Holy Spirit run wild among these teens. Come Holy Spirit.

Such a beautiful reminder that we are to be constantly praying for renewal....being students in the school of the Holy Spirit

Excited to journey along with others in this consecration.

For my children and their vocations. For deeper intimacy with Our Lord.

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I am so glad to see that both of you are young women who are involved in finding out about Sister Josefa Menendez. I am 73 years and I read her book almost 15 years ago. No one knew heard of her when I spoke to them about her. I love her.

Wow...I read her book/The Way of Divine Love and it scared the living day lights out of me. Some of her taking to hell was most incredible. I almost couldn't comprehend her magnitude of how GOD used her. Even though I was scared I picked up some of her information. Whenever, I enter the church I always do the Sign of the Cross (5) times before I sit in my pew in honor of Our Lord's (5) wounds.

Good to recognize yourself for the small wins, just try not to celebrate by buying more stuff. Not saying you should punish ish or be hard on yourself but recognition of the fails (buying more stuff you didn’t breed)?is just as important

So sad I missed it! Looks like a great time!

👀 *promo sm*

Beautiful touching. Thank you Jesus my love ❤

I am reading her book is so inspiring and makes you want to love more and more Jesus to the point to be all for Him . ❤ is a delight to the soul this reading.

I really like this video! Thank you for sharing

So glad to have found you and your channel...love and blessings from an exceptional cold South Africa🇿🇦

This was very helpful thank you.

This is so beautiful! I'm sorry I can't make it again - but I'm praying for you and spreading the word!!

Hi there. I just found your channel and I'm a new subscriber. I'm so happy that you are a Christian and that there's a ministry out here that tackles the spiritual life as well. God bless you from Kingston Ontario Canada

I was giving this victim soul to study on her in my bible study and share on her life and visions and stumbled across this video. I’m so grateful for this grace and I’ve learned so much. Thank you