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The Proverbs 31 Woman and St. Josemarie Escriva's Heroic Minute

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The Proverbs 31 Woman is an absolute ROCK STAR of virtuous living. She does it all - from being the perfect wife, to owning a business, to making clothes, serving the poor and more. What is her secret? The most important attribute she has - the one that fuels all her other virtues is that she is a "woman who fears the Lord." (Pr. 31:30) Her relationship with the Lord is the motive and strength behind all her other undertakings. It is no surprise to read that she too lives out the Heroic Minute - "rising while it is still night..to provide food for her household and tasks for her maidens." (Pr. 31:15) Click here to read more about what we can learn from her Heroic Minute...

Saint Pope John Paul II and the Heroic Minute

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Today the church celebrates the first official feast day of Saint Pope John Paul II.  His heroism and total devotion to his prayer time, even during times of illness, injury and suffering, that propelled him to the heights of holiness and made him a compelling witness to the world of a life lived in complete surrender to the Lord. Click here to read more about Saint Pope John Paul II's morning prayer routine.

Take the 14 Day "Heroic Minute" Challenge

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Are you addicted to the snooze button? Feel like the rest of your house has begun their day before you? Looking to grow in holiness, but struggling in controlling even the smallest of your desires? Wanting to carve out more time for prayer and silence in your busy life but don't know how? Join me at Saints 365 as we begin the 14 Day "Heroic Minute" challenge - click the link below to find out which great Saint coined the phrase "Heroic Minute" and read more about the challenge! http://saints365.blogspot.com/2014/10/take-14-day-heroic-minute-challenge.html