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Handmaidens in California
Handmaidens (California) is a faith formation group for single women between the ages of 18 and 35, dedicated to cultivating a deeper relationship with our Lord, as well as a greater understanding and appreciation of the dignity of their vocation as women.
Handmaidens | Authenticity in Prayer | January 26, 2019
“Prayer…is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us,” wrote St. Teresa of Avila. We need not be afraid to approach God in prayer. He desires that we bring Him our true selves – the real you conversing with the real God.
Handmaidens | Strength in Weakness | February 16, 2019
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…” Acts 1:8 We all have times in our lives when we feel weak and powerless. It is in these moments that the Holy Spirit most desires to come as Strength in our weakness. As St. Paul teaches us “When I am weak, it is then that I am strong.” Discover the incredible strength of God when you confront the reality of human weakness!
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Getting to know you: successful marriage
By Sister Carmelina, O.C.D. "Getting to know you; getting to know all about you." This is the story of every marriage (especially in the first years), and Mother Luisita had this amazing experience when, at the age of 15, she was married to Dr. Pascual...
New Beginnings
By Sister Jeannine Marie, O.C.D. "I will shed abundant blessing on all their undertakings." The lyrics to our song this month: "Getting to know you," say, That if you become a teacher by your pupils you'll be taught. Isn't this true when we think of...
It’s Christmas for all of the children
Sister Carmelina, O.C.D. In this year when we celebrate the family, December highlights birth or new life. We recall the song Lo How a Rose E're Blooming where we share with you the wonder of childhood and celebrate the child in each of us. Each new life...
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