Inspired by the Parable of the Ten Wise Virgins (Matt 25: 2-13), this book affirms the wealth of grace entrusted to praying women. Through poignant stories and teaching, eleven Catholic women, single, widowed, married, mothers and grandmothers, magnify the Marian vocation of living as contemplatives in action. Learn how, amidst the noise of a secular culture, the authors were formed in joy and sorrow, and discovered the transformative power of prayer. Each chapter ends with spiritual reflections: "Ponder, Practice, Pray," and "Feminine Wisdom" from women saints. Eucharist, Scripture and Mary are prominently highlighted. Here is a book that can inspire the new outpouring of the oil of prayer for healing and holiness. Kathleen Beckman: The Marian Heart Prays Johnnette Benkovic: The Transforming Power of Prayer Dr. Ronda Chervin: Prayer: Sigh of the Heart Dr. Pia De Solenni: Prayer: With Sisters in Christ Dr. Mary Healy: Prayer: God's Overflowing Grace Lisa M. Hendey: Daily Prayer with Saints Joan Lewis: Prayer: A Heart to Heart with the Lord Kathyrn Jean Lopez: Pope Benedict XVI & Women Who Pray in Love Marilyn Quirk: Prayer: A Relationship With The Living God Vicky Thorn: Prayer: My Ear to His Heart Kelly Walhquist: Just Pray Prayer: A Willed, Practiced Response to Love How Mary Prays: Scriptural Lessons Praying Against Evil: Spiritual Mothers Prayer of the Pierced Heart Prayer Partners: Mary and the Holy Spirit Deep Calls to Deep From Childish to Childlike Creating New Saints-in-the-Making Prayer Foundation: Family Of Prayer, Schedules and Priorities Authenticity in Prayer Prayer Leads to Service Intercessory Prayer: The Present Role of Women Six Fruits of Prayer