Hi Kitty! Happy Divine Mercy Sunday to you! I listened to your Divine Mercy Miracle story today to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. I pray that you had a wonderful day amidst all of this uncertainty in our world during this pandemic. I also wanted to let you know that we were able to get your […]
Kitty, I want to personally thank you for the most beautiful and deeply moving Divine Mercy experience of my life. The music minister at our parish (Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Slidell) sent an invitation to all the choir members encouraging them to watch your video yesterday. I am so glad we did! I […]
My Miracle Story! Easter Sunday 2020 (by Parish from La.) I have to share this with you, and I cannot explain it; however, I will try. I was down in the hospital [with COVID-19] and thought my world was crashing around me. I was so sad, crying for [my loved ones who have COVID-19 or […]
Kitty – I so enjoyed your YouTube concert on Saturday and I know that the Holy Spirit is abundantly blessing your Sounds of Peace project! I live in Greeley, where many of the northern Colorado Covid19 patients are being brought to the hospital here. I took one of the players over to a Physician’s Assistant […]
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, I will be taping at EWTN in Irondale, AL, an episode of Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic Williams in the mid-afternoon (time TBA). If you would like to attend the taping, please comment on this post with your name (I won’t publish it, but I will see it). We will have so much fun!
There are a number of opportunities for you to attend Mass, get a tour, etc., before the taping, and all information can be found here. You can also find a link to lodging in the area. If you would like to coordinate with other Morning Glories who want to go, I encourage you to reach out on our “Kitty’s Morning Glories” Facebook page and look for my post about it.
On Friday, February 10, 2023, there are a number of happenings at the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL, which is about an hour away. Check back here for more details later this week. In the meantime, you can visit their website.
Finally, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, you are invited to attend the conference in Hoover, AL, where I will be speaking with the delightful Emily Wilson. The event is FREE, but you do need to register by emailing John Martignoni at jmartignoni@bhmdiocese.org (see flyer below for details). Can’t wait!
2/2/23 SCHEDULE UPDATE:
THURSDAY, Feb. 9th: EWTN visit and taping
The EWTN Religious Catalogue Gift Shoppe is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
7:00 AM – Daily televised Mass and Rosary. No reservations are needed to attend Mass. Just walk into the Chapel. More room is available in St. Michael’s Hall, adjacent to the Chapel
11:00 AM – Confessions in St. Michael’s Hall, Monday-Saturday
12 NOON – Non-televised Mass, Monday-Friday
2:45 PM – Studio Tour of EWTN, Monday-Friday – No reservations needed – Starts at Gift Shop lobby
4:00 PM – Taping of Women of Grace with Johnnette and Kitty (30 mins)
5:00 PM – OPTION – to stay and watch taping of final show
5:45 PM — end of taping
8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM – Daily adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – The Chapel stays open until 10:00 pm for prayer
Everyone is welcome to walk around the Network’s building, see the satellite dishes, use picnic tables, etc.
FRIDAY, Feb. 10th: Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL
Dress Code Please wear attire that covers the shoulders and pants or skirts/dresses below the knee while inside the churches. Temporary apparel is available at the Reception desk if needed. The Shrine is open from 6 am – 6 pm every day.
9:55 am – Park at the JPII Eucharistic Center.
10-11 am – Susie Stokes will give us a personal guided tour. (*she’s already scheduled us).
Optional activities you are free to do:
11:30am – Rosary in the main church
12:00 pm – Mass in main church
Lunch will be provided to our group following Mass at the home of Celia Fernandez, a Guardian of the Faith Cenacle member, who will be inviting the other Cenacle members to join us. Details TBA.
You can also go downstairs into the lower church/crypt where Mother Angelica and the sisters are buried. You are free to sit quietly and have reflection time down there.
3:00 pm – Chaplet of Divine Mercy and confessions in the main church.
There are also other areas you can visit on site: a replica of the Lourdes grotto, a picnic area near the Pieta/ memorial site for aborted or miscarried babies, a replica of the Nativity, and the castle/gift shop. Confessions are also available at 8 am. All information can be found on their website: https://olamshrine.com/visit/https://olamshrine.com/visit/
If you would like to connect with other Morning Glories to caravan, make hotel arrangements, etc., please comment below. It’s going to be such a fun trip! I’ll pin this post to the top of the page so you can find it easily.
SATURDAY, Feb., 11th: Women’s Conference with Emily Wilson (see photo for all details). 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. FREE, but registration is required.
