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Hi Everyone,
I'd just like to share something that has really been a blessing to me in my prayer life these past few weeks. Although I believe that prayer is so vitally important, I've had a difficult time getting my prayer life off the ground due to the demands of homeschooling & raising a large family. There are days that I barely have time to say some simple prayers, never mind meditation. Recently a friend of mine started a yahoo group called The Mary Vitamin. When you sign up for the group you receive a daily "vitamin" (only the moderator posts). The vitamin includes a quote about Our Lady along with a meditation. It's recommended that you write these down as you reflect upon them. The next step is to make a resolution which involves thinking about some aspect of Our Lady's character throughout the day - this is the "time-release" part of the vitamin. It really works! I can't remember being this prayerful and reflective ever on a daily basis. I'm also learning so much about Our Lady that I never knew. The best part is that it is so do-able! It takes me about 10 minutes every morning. If for some reason I don't get a chance in the morning for my "vitamin" I squeeze it in at another point in the day as I wouldn't want to go through the day without it.
Try it & see what you think. For those of you who are consecrated to Our Lady, this is a perfect way to live out your consecration!
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Brenda (mom to 6)
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Thank you, Brenda. It looks really good!
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Whoa...this could be cool! Thanks!
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Thank you Brenda - I've been wanting to learn more about Mary and try to shape my life after her...this could be just what I need! 
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Wow! I'm so thrilled that some of you think it might work for you! The Mary Vitamin has really made my Advent this year. I consistently make the time for it as I look so forward to mediating on Our Lady throughout the entire day. It's amazing how much there is to learn about Our Lady!
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Thanks Brenda!
I'm really finding this helpful to meditate on Mary.
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I'm a little embarrassed to bump up this thread, I never really know if I will have the grace to continue this apostolate, but if a daily Marian meditation might help you during Advent, I offer this help.
The link is in my signature.
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Helen,
You are in my prayers. I've very much benefited from many of your posts in Mary Vitamin and elsewhere. I hope Mary keeps you close in your apostolate and I hope many others take advantage of your hard work.
I could say LOTS of other nice things - but for the sake of your humility I'll keep it quiet! 
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Amie
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