My heart's joy...
Dear Friends,
So much has happened since I last wrote! In March, Sally Robb and I began recording the “Mary's Touch” radio programs, and on May 1, the show went on the air! Since then, more than 40 stations have begun broadcasting the shows via radio and streaming audio. Now, six days a week, you can hear real-life stories of Mary’s love. If your community doesn’t have a station playing the show, you can listen online from any location in the world. To find a list of the stations and times visit the Mary's Touch Web site.
In late April, I was honored to participate at the Catholic Daughters of Texas conference in Dallas and to speak before the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) conference in Waco. What dynamic and inspiring women I met at these conferences! I was struck by their quiet dignity and moved by their beautiful faith. These ladies are the faith keepers…the ones who embraced the faith of their mothers and fathers and who have, so generously, passed it on to their children. I am reminded of Mary, and I have an image of her guiding her young Son in the ways of her faith, teaching Him, as He sat on her lap, how to pray; raising Him to be a Godly Man. The women I spoke with at these conferences are such beautiful examples of how to carry on the legacy that is Mary’s “Yes.”
And speaking of Mary’s legacy, I am happy to tell you about two outreach programs that have been initiated through Mary’s Touch: “Mary’s Legacy,” which extends our Blessed Mother's "Yes” by promoting life-giving ministries, and “Through the Eyes of a Child,” which provides children with an opportunity to share their own personal stories of Mary’s love. So far, these programs have assisted Gabriel Project and two parochial schools in their fundraising efforts. You can learn more about Mary’s Touch outreach programs and our exciting work by visiting the Web site.
My work for Mother Mary has provided me with so many beautiful experiences. I have met many generous people who have shared their stories of Mary’s love, and I have been truly blessed to share them with you…and so, it is with mixed feelings that I tell you that I will discontinue my communications with you through this blog. I find that my time is now filled with the demands of producing “Mary’s Touch,” and it is there where my heart is, for I truly believe that more hearts can be touched by these stories when told by the people who lived these experiences, in their own words, with their own voices. It is my heart’s joy to follow Mary’s calling in this new direction, and I urge you to join me. Please visit http://www.marystouch.org/ There you can listen to beautiful one-minute stories of Mary’s love. There you will find the list of stations and times when “Mary’s Touch” is on the air.
In closing, I’d like to recommend a beautiful book to you…The Catholic Companion to Mary, written by Mary Kathleen Glavich. Based upon extensive research, the book presents what the Catholic Church believes about Mary. Don’t let this description fool you…the book presents Mary in a new and very real-to-life way. I promise you will discover a new way of thinking about her…and your relationship with her may grow in ways you never expected.
My friends, this is not a farewell letter. You can still follow my activities on the Mary’s Touch Web site and through the radio programs. Please tune in and listen to “Mary’s Touch.” We have many wonderful, moving stories to share with you. I promise…you will be inspired.
Blessings,
Cheri
So much has happened since I last wrote! In March, Sally Robb and I began recording the “Mary's Touch” radio programs, and on May 1, the show went on the air! Since then, more than 40 stations have begun broadcasting the shows via radio and streaming audio. Now, six days a week, you can hear real-life stories of Mary’s love. If your community doesn’t have a station playing the show, you can listen online from any location in the world. To find a list of the stations and times visit the Mary's Touch Web site.
In late April, I was honored to participate at the Catholic Daughters of Texas conference in Dallas and to speak before the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) conference in Waco. What dynamic and inspiring women I met at these conferences! I was struck by their quiet dignity and moved by their beautiful faith. These ladies are the faith keepers…the ones who embraced the faith of their mothers and fathers and who have, so generously, passed it on to their children. I am reminded of Mary, and I have an image of her guiding her young Son in the ways of her faith, teaching Him, as He sat on her lap, how to pray; raising Him to be a Godly Man. The women I spoke with at these conferences are such beautiful examples of how to carry on the legacy that is Mary’s “Yes.”
And speaking of Mary’s legacy, I am happy to tell you about two outreach programs that have been initiated through Mary’s Touch: “Mary’s Legacy,” which extends our Blessed Mother's "Yes” by promoting life-giving ministries, and “Through the Eyes of a Child,” which provides children with an opportunity to share their own personal stories of Mary’s love. So far, these programs have assisted Gabriel Project and two parochial schools in their fundraising efforts. You can learn more about Mary’s Touch outreach programs and our exciting work by visiting the Web site.
My work for Mother Mary has provided me with so many beautiful experiences. I have met many generous people who have shared their stories of Mary’s love, and I have been truly blessed to share them with you…and so, it is with mixed feelings that I tell you that I will discontinue my communications with you through this blog. I find that my time is now filled with the demands of producing “Mary’s Touch,” and it is there where my heart is, for I truly believe that more hearts can be touched by these stories when told by the people who lived these experiences, in their own words, with their own voices. It is my heart’s joy to follow Mary’s calling in this new direction, and I urge you to join me. Please visit http://www.marystouch.org/ There you can listen to beautiful one-minute stories of Mary’s love. There you will find the list of stations and times when “Mary’s Touch” is on the air.
In closing, I’d like to recommend a beautiful book to you…The Catholic Companion to Mary, written by Mary Kathleen Glavich. Based upon extensive research, the book presents what the Catholic Church believes about Mary. Don’t let this description fool you…the book presents Mary in a new and very real-to-life way. I promise you will discover a new way of thinking about her…and your relationship with her may grow in ways you never expected.
My friends, this is not a farewell letter. You can still follow my activities on the Mary’s Touch Web site and through the radio programs. Please tune in and listen to “Mary’s Touch.” We have many wonderful, moving stories to share with you. I promise…you will be inspired.
Blessings,
Cheri
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