A LEETER OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND FAITH

Maryknoll November 12, 2007 Dear Alix
Greetings from Maryknoll!
I am very sorry that I have taken so long to write to you since Jen sent me the packet of prayers, the booklet and all the papers telling about your very wonderful work to stop abortions and to help those many young people who need prayers, knowledge, strength and courage in their pregnancies to carry on and trust in God’s loving care through Our Lady of All Graces. I found the materials you sent very inspiring and informative. Your own accounts of the messages from Our Lady are beautiful and hopefully will touch the hearts of those most in need of them at the time.
I myself am pretty immobile here and do not have many contacts in parish work, but I have given out some of the little packets to pregnant friends and I finally gave the papers and the rest of the packets to two of our Sisters doing parish work around here. I am sorry I cannot do much but I will pray each day to Our Lady of All Graces. For many years I have said a prayer for the unborn each a.m. My sister Anne, now deceased, who was the mother of 8 children, (Jack D.) Jen’s husband is one of them, gave me this prayer and she was always very interested in the abortion issue.
I will also remember your very fine ministry and the efforts and movements of Arise, Jerusalem, Arise Ministry in Honesdale in my prayers. Blessings and peace to you, Alix and all your devoted members. May God continue to bring you His love and encouragement in your works.
Please give my regards to your wife, Mary. I remember meeting you both at Jen’s baby showerin April. I was able to attend baby Bridget’s baptism in Bayside, Sep. 29Th. Thank God for the safe delivery and good health of Jen’s baby which Jen attributes a great deal to you both in helping and praying for her. Maybe we’ll meet again sometime. Keep well and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely in Christ
Sister Mary Therese C.
Please, remember Sister in your prayers; she passed away
not too long ago, after a long illness.
Will you please share some of your experiences with us and give hope and encouragement to those who may not think that what they have to say is inspiring. Communication is the best possible way for us to learn and appreciate the effects Our Lady has on all of us, Her children. We need your encouragement and prayers to continue our missionary work. We know that it matters to you. Thank you for your support. The A.J.A.M.