"Getting to the Heart of the Matter" is what Sister Mary Lucy Astuto pinpoints in every issue when she takes a common sense approach to living our faith with her practical columns.

    This weekend, Sister reflects on discernment of God's Will in this hectic, fast-paced world where impatience has supplanted the old-fashioned ethics of skilled labor and doing the little things in extraordinary ways. Everyone wants to see results, but are they willing to stop, think and pray? If not, their garments of grace will disintegrate in the mill of malaise. However, like the house built on the rock, if we are meticulous in our preparations and heed what God is asking through the teachings of the Church, Sacred Scripture and our daily responsibilities, then slowly but surely we will weave a strong garment that will withstand all the elements the world, the flesh and the devil will launch. The needle of persistence and patience will string together piece by piece tremendous graces and merits not only for ourselves, but for the many souls in Purgatory. This is the essence of her column, How to Discern the Will of God.

    Her column provides effective, vital insights into our faith and ways of fulfilling God's Will every day in every way. You can visit Sr. Lucy at her web site for Heart of Mary Ministry at http://www.heartofmaryministry.com or you can reach her at Srmarylucy @aol.com by e-mail.

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Explanation of Sister Mary Lucy Astuto's GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER column

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