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THE MANTLE
Marian Mantle
Online Prayer Group Update
January 29, 2004
We Join in Prayer Under
the Mantle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
[Please send your prayer
requests to
pray@marianmantle.com
or
maryann@marianmantle.com]
++MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR
++PRAYER INTENTIONS
++GOD'S WORD FOR US
++WORDS OF HOPE
++WHAT'S NEW AT THE MARIAN MANTLE GROUP?
++MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR
Hi,
Everyone,
It's quite a bit colder in the Kansas City area today than it was at
the time of our last update. We've been through an ice storm, a snow storm,
and bitter cold this week. A couple of days ago the clouds were finally
gone and the sunlight shining through the ice encrusted trees made my front
yard look as if it were covered in diamonds. When we place our troublesome
situations in His care, we can be sure the Son is shining in them--even
though clouds of trials may keep us from seeing Him at work. We trust, that
in His great plan, good WILL come from every situation as long as we
continue to pray and have faith. We welcome some new members again this
week. Please continue to email your impressions and opinions on any of the
prayers from the booklets. It's the only way I have of knowing if they are
helpful. In weeks to come, I will share your comments with the members of
the prayer group (after getting your permission to do so, of course).
As always, I invite you to share your story with me of your
heartaches and your miracles.
May we all be uplifted and renewed as more people join us so that we
are moved to continue to persevere in prayer for our prodigals. May our
prayers be answered as God wills.
Peace,
MaryAnn
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PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY 7,
2004
[Prayer
intentions submitted to this group are shared only in the semi-weekly
email update sent to members of the online prayer group. Please keep all of us
and our prodigals in your prayers--just as we will pray for you.]
GOD'S WORD FOR US
Matthew 18:14 "For I will
pour out water on the thirsty land and streams
on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My
blessing on your descendants."
"Prayer must be insistent since insistence denotes faith" - St. Padre Pio
OUR LADY'S
WAYS
At a presentation this week a woman shared this beautiful story of hope.
Her daughter and gentleman friend have been living together for several
years. While the young man has many good qualities, Mom continues to pray
that her daughter's relationship will one day be adjusted to include her
return to the practice of the Faith into which she was born and faithfully
reared. While visiting their home in the Southwest, daughter surprised her
with a trip to a mission church. They arrived just in time to attend mass.
When her visit was ending, as a little parting gift, this Mom bought her
daughter a statue of Our Lady of Guadelupe.
Mom told us, "They put it on their mantle, but I had no idea if it would
still be there on my next visit. To my wonderment, not only was the statue
still there when I returned, they are now collecting images of Our Lady of
Guadelupe!"
How very like Our Lady! She gets our attention. Then she calls, "Come
walk with me." This young couple is now seeking her. Yes, I know. Right
now they are searching in gift shops, antique malls, and flea markets. God
abides in such places, also. Each of our own personal experiences surely has
shown us where any journey with Mary eventually leads, and hopefully this
one will, too!
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Upcoming Silent Strength presentations are scheduled for February 7
at St. Patrick's Church in Kansas City, KS,March 11 at St. John La Lande
Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO, and March 17 & 21 at St. Mary's Church
in Manchester, IA. If your group is interested but funding is limited, we
do not charge a fee. We only ask a free will offering taken up to help with
presentation expenses. (If out of the local Kansas City area, we ask that
travel expenses be provided.)
Please give the email address
pray@marianmantle.com to any of your
family and friends who might benefit from joining our online prayer group.
PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORY
--If you are seeing prayers answered, we want to hear about it.**
--Also, if you know of someone who has returned to the Faith after prayer
by someone who cared about them, please share the story.**
--Who are you praying for today? If you would like to share your story, I
want hear it.**
--Do you have a question you would like to ask the group?**
**Please email
maryann@marianmantle.com or phone 913-526-8977. If no
one
answers, please leave your name and phone number and a good time to return
your call and I will call you back.
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