Could you not watch with me one hour?” This plea of the Eternal High Priest, our Lord Jesus Christ, to his beloved disciples (Mt. 26:40) is also my plea to my beloved sisters in Christ throughout the diocese of Colorado Springs. I invite women to participate in an apostolate that not only strengthens the Church but abundantly blesses those who pray.

Begun in 2011 by Janette Howe of St. Paul, Minnesota, the Seven Sisters Apostolate consists of a core group of seven women praying a holy hour one day of the week (covering each day of the week), specifically for their pastor or parochial vicar. Seven Sisters is now in 35 countries, with more than 4500 groups on six continents. The simplicity of the apostolate is such that no meetings or mandatory gatherings are required. Seven women, organized by one leader (called the anchoress), simply pray for one priest one hour per week on their designated day at a convenient time determined by each woman. 

If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Karen Soscia at (941)345-6833 or KarenSoscia@gmail.com.