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Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

⚡ A Lightning Strike, a Near-Death Experience, and a Powerful Call to Conversion In this extraordinary testimony, Gloria Polo, a dentist from Bogotá, Colombia, shares the dramatic story of what happened to her on May 5, 1995, when she and her nephew were struck by lightning at the National University in Bogotá. What followed was an astonishing near-death experience that profoundly changed the course of her life. During her testimony, Polo describes seeing her own body after the lightning strike and encountering an overwhelming light and love that she understood to be the presence of God. She describes visions of souls, the consequences of sin, Purgatory, the Eucharist, Confession, the priesthood, and the reality of God's mercy. She also recounts how she came to understand the spiritual consequences of choices she had made earlier in life, including her involvement with abortion, occult practices, witchcraft, astrology, yoga, and other activities that had drawn her away from the Catholic faith. One of the most powerful moments of her testimony comes when she describes being shown the importance of prayer, the Sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, the Holy Mass, and the intercession of others. She says that the prayers of other people—including a simple farmer praying for her—played a crucial role in receiving a second chance at life. 🙏 Her message is ultimately one of God's mercy: that conversion is possible, that prayer matters, and that we should never stop praying for the conversion and salvation of our loved ones. Please note: Polo's testimony is delivered primarily in Spanish, with an interpreter translating her testimony into English throughout the conversation. In this powerful Catholic testimony, you will hear about: • A miraculous survival after being struck by lightning • A profound near-death experience • Visions of Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell • The spiritual reality of sin and its consequences • The importance of Sacramental Confession • The power and beauty of the Holy Eucharist • Eucharistic Adoration and prayer • The Catholic priesthood and the Holy Mass • The importance of praying for priests and families • The power of intercessory prayer • Conversion and God's infinite mercy • The importance of praying for the conversion of our children and loved ones • A powerful warning about abortion and the dignity of human life • How God can give us a second chance This testimony is a powerful invitation to examine our own lives, return to the Sacraments, deepen our devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and pray continually for those who have wandered from the faith. ✝️ May this testimony encourage you to seek God's mercy, return to Confession, receive Jesus worthily in the Eucharist, and never underestimate the power of prayer. If this testimony touches your heart, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear this message. #CatholicTestimony #NearDeathExperience #Catholic #Eucharist #JesusChrist #Conversion #DivineMercy #Confession #HolyMass #Purgatory #Prayer #CatholicFaith #ProLife #CatholicTestimonySpanish

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

In this inspiring episode of Hearts of the Holy Family, host Yves Jacques welcomes Father Paul Norman, pastor of Holy Family Parish in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, for a deeply personal testimony about his extraordinary journey with the Blessed Virgin Mary, his vocation to the priesthood, and his pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Father Paul shares how his devotion to Our Lady began in a devout Catholic family and deepened dramatically after the death of his mother in 2006. In his grief, he encountered the profound reality of Mary as his spiritual mother while praying before the Pietà at St. Francis of Assisi Church in North Adams. His story continues through Madonna House in Canada, his consecration to Mary, his years with the Franciscan Friars, and ultimately his call to the diocesan priesthood. Father Paul recounts a powerful moment during prayer when he perceived Our Lady taking his hands and saying, “These are priests' hands. What will you do with them?” Years later, his spiritual director and vocation director independently echoed those same words, helping confirm his call to the priesthood. Father Paul also shares his pilgrimage to Medjugorje, where he celebrated Mass for hundreds of pilgrims, experienced a profound period of illness and spiritual reflection, and describes a deeply moving encounter in which he experienced Our Lady wrapping him in her mantle of love. Even more remarkably, a priest friend later told him that he had dreamed of the exact same scene. Throughout this powerful conversation, Father Paul reflects on: 🙏 The Blessed Virgin Mary as our spiritual mother 🙏 The power of the Holy Rosary and Marian consecration 🙏 Discerning God's will and a vocation to the priesthood 🙏 The importance of surrendering our fears to God 🙏 The role of Mary in leading us closer to Jesus 🙏 The meaning of suffering and carrying our crosses 🙏 His pilgrimage to Medjugorje and Ascension Hill 🙏 Experiencing God's consolation in the midst of suffering 🙏 The importance of the Fiat: “Not my will, but Thy will be done” 🙏 How Our Lady helps us prepare for heaven Father Paul reminds us that Mary always leads us to her Son. Whether we are experiencing consolation, uncertainty, illness, grief, or the weight of the cross, we can invite Our Lady into our lives and trust her intercession. “Stay close to Our Lady. She'll always lead you to her Son.” If you are struggling with your faith, discerning God's will, carrying a difficult cross, or simply seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus, this testimony offers a beautiful reminder that we do not have to walk the journey alone. 🙏 Pray the Rosary every day. Stay close to Mary, and allow her to lead you to Jesus. Hearts of the Holy Family explores Catholic faith, Marian devotion, prayer, Eucharistic devotion, Catholic spirituality, testimonies, and the ways God continues to work in the lives of His people. 👍 If this testimony touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who may need encouragement in their faith. #BlessedVirginMary #Catholic #CatholicFaith #OurLady #VirginMary #Rosary #MarianConsecration #CatholicPriest #Priesthood #Vocation #Medjugorje #CatholicTestimony #HeartsOfTheHolyFamily #HolyFamily #Jesus #CatholicChurch #Faith #Prayer #CarryYourCross #MotherOfGod

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

In this episode of Hearts of the Holy Family, host Yves Jacques welcomes Patti Schwartz from the Cenacle of Love, an international Catholic prayer group dedicated to prayer, reparation, conversion, and the salvation of souls. Together, Yves and Patti discuss the power of persistent prayer* the importance of the Holy Rosary, and the mission of bringing souls closer to God through prayer and sacrifice. Patti shares the story of how the Cenacle of Love began and how women and men from across the United States—and now around the world—have come together as a community of prayer. 🌹 In this episode: • The Cenacle of Love prayer group and its mission • The power of persistent prayer and reparation • Praying for the conversion of family members and loved ones • The Holy Rosary as a spiritual weapon • The importance of purity of intention in prayer • Prayer, sacrifice, penance, and Adoration • Novenas, the Catholic liturgical calendar, and devotion to the saints • Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory • Consoling the Hearts of Jesus and Mary • Our Lady of Fatima's call to pray the Rosary • How prayer can transform families and communities • A remarkable image associated with the birthday celebration of Our Lady • The growing international prayer community of Hearts of the Holy Family Patti also shares a remarkable testimony surrounding a celebration of Our Lady's birthday, when an unexpected image appeared that she believes was a special sign from Our Lady. Yves and Patti emphasize that prayer is not simply about asking God for things—it is about loving God, making reparation, praying for sinners, and cooperating with God's grace for the salvation of souls. "Prayer changes everything." If you are in need of prayer, **leave your prayer intention in the comments below. The Hearts of the Holy Family community and the Cenacle of Love prayer warriors will pray for your intentions. ❤️ Join us in prayer. Whether you can pray every morning, every evening, or simply whenever you are able, every sincere prayer offered with love has value. You do not need to be in the same place to be united in prayer. 🔔 Subscribe to Hearts of the Holy Family and join this growing Catholic prayer community as we seek to spread devotion to the Holy Family, pray for conversion, make reparation, and bring more souls closer to Jesus. 🙏 Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us! #CatholicPrayer #HolyRosary #OurLadyOfFatima #HeartsOfTheHolyFamily #CenacleOfLove #PrayerWarriors #Catholic #Rosary #Prayer #Conversion #Reparation #CatholicFaith #OurLady #HolyFamily #Novena

Special Prayers For Our Lady of the Assumption Feast .Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.

Patti Schwartz of the Cenacles of Love Prayer Group, prays for the country and world peace daily at Hearts of the Holy Family.