PRAYER WARRIORS!

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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 who quickly moves mountains to make birthday memories more special than most.

There is nothing like a women's prayer group to stir things up! Spiritually motivating moms to carry the message of unconditional Love into their busy lives and back to their children and their spouses. There is nothing more beautiful than bonding with like minded women who know the true source of their strength lies in the simple serenity that comes from God who is "Father, but especially mother."

When the girls are praying-watch out! The earth will shake, the weak will crumble-and the renewal that follows will rattle you to the bone...Because when two or more of my prayer warriors are gathered in his name-all of Heaven is listening and dancing with delight!

Today was a great day...A grace filled gift of joy and Love and light. A wonderful way to honor the Father, through the Mother together with friends who radiate perfect peace-every time we get together!

You go girls! I'm so grateful for you!

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