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1. Live out the mystery of Mary's visit to Elizabeth

2. Help Catholic women to open more and more to the Holy Spirit through a deeper commitment of their lives to Jesus as Lord and to impart the Holy Spirit to one another by their love, service, and sharing the good news of salvation

3. Provide opportunities which foster growth in holiness

4. Sponsor the Magnificat Meal, the essential function of Magnificat

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Daily personal prayer

Realization of the personal love of God the Father

Personal Knowledge of and love for Jesus Christ and commitment to Him as Lord

Experience of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and openness to all His gifts

Frequent participation in the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation

Study and daily reading of the Sacred Scriptures, the word of God

Deep love for and loyalty to the Catholic Church, as expressed through the Church's teaching authority, the pope and the bishops in communion with Him, who serve as guides in matters of faith and morals

Sensitivity to the needs of the Church and willingness to address these needs through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy

Deep love for and devotion to Mary as mother and model of all Christians, especially women

Appreciation of the vocation of Christian Women

Reverence for the sanctity of life from its origins to its fulfillment in God

Fostering the work of intercessory prayer, and

Promoting unity as expressed in Ephesians 4:3 - "Make every effort to preserve the unity which has the
Spirit as its origin and peace as its binding force."

Diocese of San Bernardino, California

Contact us/ October 2, 2008