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I am reading a book called, "Lourdes, Font of Faith, Hope and Charity' by Elizabeth Ficocelli. It is so good. I really love it. I hope in time to be able to interview Elizabeth about her book but for the moment I am just enjoying it. It has a lot of things about Saint Bernadette and Lourdes that I have never read before. Here is something that really grabbed me today. Maybe because its where I need to be.

Six years after Bernadette had seen the apparition of the Blessed Mother - a beautiful statue was to be placed in the grotto. Bernadette was not allowed to go to the shrine. This is what she shared with her cousin. "I'm as happy to stay in bed as I would be to go to the grotto. I would like to go . . . . God does not want me to. His will be done . . . . Don't feel sorry for me; when we do what God wants, no one should feel sorry."

I really, really like that quote. I wish I was like that. I spend all sorts of time feeling sorry for myself. I also spend all sorts of time explaining to God how I think things should be done. I'm sort of starting to lose my grip on this.. but I've miles to go yet.

Yesterday I interviewed Father George Montague about his new book, Holy Spirit Make your Home in Me Was a good interview. I asked Father different questions on how we can make Pentecost more powerful in our lives.. how we can open ourselves more fully to the Holy Spirit. Father George had warm and uplifting answers.I don't quite have the new mixer and condenser under my control yet.. but getting there.

Here's a link to the mp3 if you want to listen. The length is 27:30. Faith, Hope and Action - an Interview with Fr. George Montague Right click on link to save.

Blessings of Peace,
Sister Patricia
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FOREWORD (Part Four)

By Jerry Usher

For most of us, finding the time to pray well can be a challenge in today"s world. But that just gives us more opportunities to be creative and, if necessary, to make the appropriate changes in our lives that will afford us adequate time to spend in the Lord"s presence. Nothing could be more necessary. Nothing could be more rewarding.

As your heart is moved by the stories of the power of prayer compiled in this book by Sr. Patricia, make a new resolution today that you are going to make your whole life a prayer, and that you will devote at least a small amount of time each day to conversing with God. He"s waiting to hear from you. And he"s waiting to pour out His blessings in return.

From the Foreword for "101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer"
Jerry Usher is the Creator and radio host of Catholic Answers Live, www.catholic.com, and
co-author of Called by Name: The Inspiring Stories of 12 Men Who Became
Catholic Priests
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Blessings of Peace,
Sister Patricia and all the Sisters

Sr Patricia