Monthly Archives: August 2010
Growing in “God’s style”….Pope Benedict XVI directs us……
Written on August 31, 2010 at 5:04 am, by terry.polakovic
How do we women of ENDOW see ourselves? Do we live according to the “style of pagans” or to the “style of God?” In speaking to a group of his former students about this past Sunday’s gospel, Pope Benedict teaches the about the divine style. As reported in an article in Zenit The Pope says ... Read More
Happy Birthday to Bl. Mother Teresa…let us LOVE….
Written on August 26, 2010 at 8:02 am, by terry.polakovic
“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Bl. Teresa of Calcutta She would have turned 100 years old on Aug. 26 “‘By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, ... Read More
We are called to build a civilization of love…….The Pope asks for Our Blessed Mother’s intercession……
Written on August 24, 2010 at 7:31 am, by terry.polakovic
In the past two weeks the Church as celebrated two feasts of our Blessed Mother. The Assumption and the Queenship of Mary. Who better do we have as an example of perfect obedience to God’s will than our Mother Mary? Pope Benedict had this to say as reported in a recent article from the Catholic ... Read More
“Ella”….a deception…attacking conception…..
Written on August 19, 2010 at 9:36 am, by terry.polakovic
The name of God in Hebrew is “El,” coming from a root word meaning “might, strength, power.” The FDA has recently approved a new drug by the name of “Ella.” The claim for its use is to “prevent pregnancy for up to five days after unprotected sex.” I can’t help but wonder why the name ... Read More
From Summer Into School: Four Ways to Ease The Transition
Written on August 17, 2010 at 4:44 am, by terry.polakovic
We hope you enjoy this article by Ginny Kubitz Moyer It’s that time of year again. Teachers are decorating their classrooms, brand-new lunchboxes wait to be filled, and kids who have savored the delights of vacation are looking downright glum. If you’re a hardcore summer fan, you too may find it tough to get excited ... Read More
Encouragers need encouragement too…..
Written on August 12, 2010 at 4:02 am, by terry.polakovic
We women are most certainly created to bring forth life. We open ourselves to bearing life, we open to carry love and to be encouragers of others. It is such a gift to find a new source which helps us stay informed and connected….and to be encouraged in our vocation of love. Growing in faith ... Read More
In search for Truth, St. Benedicta of the Cross found that truth had a name: Jesus Christ……
Written on August 10, 2010 at 3:51 am, by terry.polakovic
Yesterday, we celebrated the feast day of a beautiful saint who searched for the truth and “at the end of a long journey, she came to the surprising realization: only those who commit them selves to the love of Christ become truly free.” During his homily for the canonization of Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta ... Read More
Make room for the Divine guest…….make a habit of hospitality!
Written on August 5, 2010 at 6:22 am, by terry.polakovic
Today our Catholic Church celebrates the dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome. This basilica is the oldest church in the West dedicated to the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the holy Mother of God. Our Blessed Mother uttered the perfect “Yes” to God in offering all of herself in becoming the Mother of ... Read More
Precious gift of HUMAN LIFE…our duty to protect, to cherish and to treasure……
Written on August 3, 2010 at 10:39 am, by terry.polakovic
Have you ever slowed down to consider how much you value life? I will never forget an observation which made me aware of how different cultures and families within them value life. Years ago our son went on a soccer trip to Costa Rica and he came home with a very interesting observation. He was ... Read More
