WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE?

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Beloved,

I never thought I would live to see this day. When I heard on the news that Pope Francis was seriously looking into having women deacons in the Catholic Church, I almost choked. When I was a little girl, the biggest thrill for me was to be able to go to church every morning during Lent.. At that time, we had to fast from Midnight on before receiving Communion so my mom would make me egg salad sandwiches with hot cocoa which I would bring with me and eat after Mass and Communion. Now that I am an adult, I realize that I probably could have gone to Mass every day even if it was not in Lent, but at that age, I was only thankful that I could do it during that special time.

I fell in love with Jesus (Jeshua) and he was the only one I prayed to. God, he was OK, Mother Mary, she was OK but Jesus, HE was my guy. Do you know that I have a license plate on my car that reads: JESUS IS MY GUY. No kidding. Back as a child, little girls were not allowed up on the altar. Only boys could as altar boys as they were called then. Today the little girls get to go up on the altar and all of them are called altar servers. It certainly was a male dominated era. Even though, the nuns were female and taking care of the altar, they were allowed only to do the work so the priests could do what was considered important. It sounds so medieval as I write this.

20 years ago, I achieved my dream of being on the altar where things look so different as you see the altar more clearly without all the people’s heads in the way. And you see the rest of the church from a different angle. Before this, I always tried to sit in the front pew so I could “feel” more like I was part of the ceremony taking place.

Since I was young, I have been terrified of microphones. In fact, at one house party with other married friends, they liked to pass around a microphone to everyone but I always went to the bathroom when it was my turn. Evidently that was noticed and one night, before I could get away, they pushed the microphone in front of my face. Guess what I did? I broke down in the “ugly” cry, I was so terrified. I was so embarrassed. I was terrified of spiders too and many other things. When I got more mature, I made a promise to myself that I would conquer all my fears. After all, they were just in my head, weren’t they?

My brother tortured me with spiders as a child so I concentrated on that fear first. I would use my husband’s shoes for a year which was a big step as I would usually run from them. Then I graduated to using my own shoes and eventually graduated to accepting them and left them alone to be who they were. I became a Reiki Master which meant taking vows to honor ALL life including the insects and spiders. I found out later that they are a symbol for money or abundance.

I then focused on conquering my fear of public speaking and microphones. First I joined Toastmasters, a group where you learn to speak in front of others which of course meant handling and dealing with a microphone. I even won a humorous contest in Toastmasters while going through a divorce. I was on my way. I became a Eucharist Minister who gives Communion so that I could face people one on one and give them such a precious gift at the same time. Then I became a lector at church which terrified me, it meant facing the whole congregation. In Toastmasters, I only had to face other people who had the same fear. The first time, I was so nervous and my stomach and knees let me know that. I was still shaking after Mass when people kept coming up to me and saying: “I could hear you. I could understand you!”. I suddenly realized that my greatest fear was my greatest gift to the world. It seems my voice resonates at a tone that even the hard of hearing can hear clearly. What an awakening that was. With those two skills, I was allowed on the altar.

I remember when my church put out the ad looking for prospective deacons only a short 10 years ago. I asked about female deacons but they were not even in consideration at that time. I guess I am a female rebel at heart as I believe that all people should be considered equal. I am not able physically to fulfill the role of deacon now but I am ecstatic that other women will have the opportunity to participate in the religious ceremonies in a deeper capacity. Hoorah! Another win for womanhood and another big milestone conquered. Have you noticed just how much women have gained the right to be equal, at least in the USA. We even have a female Presidential Candidate. NOW, let’s spread it around the world.

I have tried hard to conquer all my weaknesses but have to admit, I still have more to go. I liked this message from Eckhart Tolle and his explanation of why we still have some lingering challenges.

http://spiritlibrary.com/eckhart-tolle/can-the-ego-become-stronger-as-one-grows-more-conscious?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=21a9acc944-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-21a9acc944-120804410.

A solution to the chaos that is happening world wide.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/jim-self/questions-for-jim-how-should-i-handle-the-coming-challenges?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=21a9acc944-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-21a9acc944-120804410

Why was this not published on the media?

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/muslims-go-catholic-mass-across-france-show-solidarity-priests-murder/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=03-08-2016

What a wonderful way to display reciprocity although it was not the original intent.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/employees-thank-ceo-70k-minimum-wage-70k-tesla/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=03-08-2016

THERE IS A BRIDGE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho92k2CKNh0

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com

CLARITY OF VISION AND THE SPOKEN TRUTH ONLY

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Beloved,

We have finally finished with the conventions for the President Elect for both parties. Although informative it was still bombarding the airwaves. Here is a wonderful 6 minute meditation to relieve anxiety. I usually try to end my newsletter on a positive note but I feel that you need to feel more positive and calm now. Enjoy!

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/ann-albers/ann-albers-mini-meditation-calming-anxiety?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=e1083f26b8-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-e1083f26b8-120804410

Wow. Have you heard that we are already moving into the 7th dimension? I have been focusing on the movement into the 5th dimension when somehow, when I wasn’t looking, the freedom to move much higher was here all the time. It is a reminder to me not to put myself in a box and allow my wings to explore ALL that is possible. I feel much like a butterfly who thought she was already out of the cocoon but was just dreaming it while still being in the cocoon. I will be reminding myself more often to just be in the moment and not putting myself into a dimensional category. Here is some info of what we have to look forward to.

http://spiritlibrary.com/starchild-global/the-lions-gate-2016?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=e1083f26b8-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-e1083f26b8-120804410

Do you know what I like about storms? Sometimes they are frightening and most times you need to stay inside shelter but the best part comes afterward. RAINBOWS! Storms do not have to be just about the weather although right now my part of the earth is happy to receive the much needed rain. I believe in my heart that mental storms cause much more damage than nature’s storms. Have you noticed that although Earth has been inundated with storms either water or fire, there is very little loss of life? Mother Earth is trying to bathe and clean herself but is very aware of humans and does her best to protect us. A rainbow after the storm just gives more proof that we are so loved.

http://heavenletters.org/look-at-rainbows.html

Have you ever said yes to someone or something to keep peace or avoid confrontation? I have although I do it less and less now. I finally love myself and my peace of mind more than just following other people’s ideas. Yours’s and my point of view is sacred. Here is a reminder to you from the angels to love yourself more fully and only do what makes your heart feel good.

http://spiritlibrary.com/ann-albers/your-sacred-point-of-view?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=ddfdd0beb6-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-ddfdd0beb6-120804410

I feel that we all need some extra loving energy so I will end on this note.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/jamye-price/being-clear-weekly-lightblast-with-jamye-price?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=c02447b125-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-c02447b125-120804410

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com

BREATHE PEACE – DRAMA IS EVERYWHERE

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Beloved,

I am feeling more hopeful about my knee and hip situation. I have feared the wheelchair as I could only see that in my near future. I know this goes against what my heart tells me and most importantly that my belief is that we create what we focus on. I just could not see or focus on freedom from pain in movement when every time I took a step; it hurt. So, of course, I focused on that. My mind would not listen to me as I tried to focus on health and freedom in my body. Patience. That is what I needed but when you are waiting for something, it feels like an eternity. I did not give up completely though and was open to new thoughts, ideas and therapy.

Physical therapy has changed so much in the last 10 years. It amazes me what they can do and the knowledge they now have. I started going after my regular doctor had no other suggestions for me after my last knee surgeon said I was not a good candidate for knee replacement.His last resort was to strengthen the muscles around my knee so it would hurt less. The reason I was so scared was that the other hip and back were painful now so there was not another leg I could stand on. They both hurt so I was even more confined to not doing my normal activities. The physical therapist had me doing some light exercises twice a day and visiting them twice a week. My son Bruce suggested I ask about taping. He had it done and it relieved a lot of his pain. So I asked them about taping and they did it on my sacroiliac and I was in complete shock that just putting tape on a spot would relieve so much of my pain. I started to sleep better and move around a lot more.

I am telling you this in case you are ignorant of taping. If you have any muscle pain or pain anywhere, I would suggest you consult a physical therapist for that treatment. I am still in awe of how much my pain was released. I have had a shorter leg for years and a friend referred me to a chiropractor she had used and he gave her a lift for her short leg and now she is even able to go for a walk. I took her advice, went to the chiropractor and he took X-rays and gave me a lift for my shoe. I am gradually weaning my body into that adjustment and that is also relieving some of the pain. I know that the bone on bone in my left knee is still there but it is being assisted by all these therapies. I now see a much longer future ahead of me where I can do more of the activities that I used to do. If you have any fears or situations that cause fear. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP.

There was a full moon this week, did you feel it? The world did and reacted accordingly. Your happiness depends only on you. Be like a child again.

http://files.ctctcdn.com/6a626ea1201/11e32b39-6f9b-4aaa-82d8-5ce440d38d24.pdf

With all the drama going on during this election process, I think this article gives a good explanation of how you can handle all of it by honoring yourself, your point of view and especially with no drama leaving yourself feeling good and peaceful.

http://spiritlibrary.com/ann-albers/your-sacred-point-of-view?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=ddfdd0beb6-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-ddfdd0beb6-120804410

Another way to use Pokemon, the new sensation that gets humans to be outdoors. .

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/animal-shelter-enlists-help-pokemon-go-players-walk-dogs/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=20-07-2016

If one 12 year old child can do this, she is quite the leader and example for all of us. She could not have done this alone, she needed her parents and also volunteers but it all began with her. Out of the mouths (hearts) of babes.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-yr-olds-food-pantry-feeds-1000-people-monthly/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=20-07-2016

I found this video to be quite enlightening and informative on what is actually happening on our planet and in our world. The President AND the People with David Muir.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vND_VKq6F0E

A new word in our vocabulary but what an explanation and what a result. Flip the script in your life.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-offered-a-robber-a-glass-of-wine-flipping-the-script/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=20-07-2016

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com