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ple of what it’s like to be a committed, spiritual and grace-filled wom-
an. Their well-earned wrinkles and confident, gleam in their eyes were
the results of their consistent prayer life.All my life I watched and lis-
tened to their life stories of joys and struggles. Through it all, their
faith in God never faltered. I learned that having faith will get us
through anything.These women were self-less and full of grace.They
revealed their wisdom through commitment, prayer and love for their
families.They are all gone now, but I still ponder their quiet, contem-
plative presence and how they taught me that sacrifice, prayer and
commitment will prevail.Though the example of these ” prophetesses”
I am committed to God and my faith.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of grace.Thank
you for sending your Son Jesus to redeem us.We
know that we can’t go through life alone. Help us to
listen and learn from the wise prophets in our lives
so that we may be grateful and spread the good
news.Amen
__________
Rita Fortner
Eucharistic Min-
ister
LivingYour Gifts