CATHOLIC VOICES
HOW DO
 YOU MAKE TIME FOR
“In my crazy world
it is not easy. I rely
on a schedule of prayer with a group of 12 ladies. We call ourselves ‘Sisters of the Spirit.’ Much of our prayer time is by texting within our group. It is our prayer hotline.ˮ
Linda Rego
Holy Spirit, Kent
“Routine, routine, routine. No time for prayer?
Then no coffee, either.“
Mary Mele
Assumption, Bellingham
“Holy Cross in Tacoma offers 24/7, 365 days a year perpetual adoration
— so any time, day or night, I can sit with Jesus and chat.”
Nanci Cornell
Holy Cross, Tacoma
Our question for April:
What gives you hope?
Let us know at [email protected]!
PRAYER?
 “Purposeful planning. Early morning before the day gets busy, late night when everything quiets down.”
 Patricia Thomson
Holy Cross, Lake Stevens
“I incorporate short periods of prayer into the day, and I pray a lot while doing chores or driving.”
Zoltan Abraham
Mary, Queen of Peace, Sammamish
“I wake up early
and try to say some quiet prayers be- fore the alarm goes off a second time.“
Barbara Jeffers St. Nicholas, Gig Harbor
    “Remember to pray when putting on
your socks, starting the car, washing hands ......... There’s no need for a special space or time, as our Lord is always with us.”
Jeanie Veith
All Saints, Puyallup
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