Miracle Moments

A chorus line of prayer moved through my home today. Mother's-meditating on the mysteries of the most Holy rosary. Heads were bowed, hearts were opened, while voices were chanting the rhythmic repetition of the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father. A cenacle of prayer devoted to remembering the greatest gift ever...The life of Jesus Christ. As we prayed the rosary, participating in the life of Mary whose focus was always on Jesus, my prayer partners answered the heavenly call to Pray, Pray,Pray. Unceasingly-individually, with our families and within our communities. We prayed today for special intentions and we opened ourselves up to the spirit of God which flowed through us, illuminating the power and the purpose of our lives. My friends gather each week at one home or another...And today it felt anointed...To gather at my home...Where the presence of God is poignant. We talked and we laughed and we ate and we drank (lemonade), thanks to our party planner Karen ...

My brother Robert has brought a lot of happiness into my life and into the lives of my children. In fact, he's been more than just a brother, he's been one of my best friends. He's the kind of guy who's always thinking about others...Sending surprise packages or gifts and calling just to make sure everyone's alright. Today is Robert's birthday and I am grateful to God for the gift of his life...and for the sacrifices he's made for this great nation of ours. You see Robert is among a few good men and women, called into Military service. He is a career officer in the United States Army Corps of engineers. For nearly thirty years my brother has served our country here and abroad, sacrificing his personal needs so that the rest of us can enjoy our lives...Free and clear of the threats that hold so many countries in bondage. It is so often a thankless job, because all too often, civilians don't have a clue of just how blessed they are to have dedicated ...

My beautiful child Zachary turns 12 today! He's the caboose, yet the driving force that keeps this house hopping! I marvel at this child. My surprise gift from God, just five months after I gave birth to my fourth son. I should have known there would never be a dull moment with him...Like the angel Gabriel who announced Christ's coming, Zachary proclaimed his presence in the same week that I buried my dad. As I bid farewell to one life, I welcomed the next. Both scenarios caught me off guard, surprised the heck out of me...and sent me to my knees in deep, reflective prayer. As my pregnancy progressed the doctor worried that Zack might have developmental issues...Heart or lung defects or maybe Downe Syndrome. So we prayed for health and wisdom, strength and acceptance. And when he came screaming into the world, there was no doubt that this awesome bundle of joy had fooled everyone. Zack is all boy-a football running back, with finely chiseled features and a heart of gold....

At my home-we have Crosses everywhere. In all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life. Large antique iron Crosses salvaged from the ruins of old European churches, Medjugorje Crosses, homemade Crosses, garden Crosses...You name it, we have it. I began collecting them long before it became vogue. Something about the cross, the crucifix-spoke to me...Something touched my heart and stirred my soul...So I began collecting them and putting them on display around my home-as symbols of my faith in Christ and my gratitude for his sacrifice. Tuesday is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross-or the triumph of the Cross...The most potent and universal symbol of the Christian faith. It is a day to remember our victory over death...through the sacrifice of the God who became man, then willingly suffered and died a very painful death-for the forgiveness of our sins. The Cross poignantly symbolizes the passion, crucifixion and resurrection. Our personal gift of redemption. Our hope for the w...

My life as I know it-changed last weekend. I stepped into new shoes-which surprisingly-felt quite comfortable. Evangelization 2010 in Natchez Ms. proved to be one powerful platform...Preaching, praising and proclaiming the most pertinent message I know. Victory over death. I shared the podium with gifted evangelists...Near death survivor and Protestant Minister Howard Storm, For the Love of God Worldwide leader, John Rick Miller and Catholic Theologian Judy Landrieu Klein. As I soaked in the setting and shared my testimony-I marveled at the spiritual unity among such diverse messengers. "So God created the human race in his image...male and female he made them." Genesis 1:27 It was as though God himself had picked and merged together each unique person under the guiding hand of our earthly host, Hedy Boelte. As I spoke-the words flowed freely from one thought to the next and it felt as though I were being guided and directed by a gentle, persuasive force with a mission of ...