bailey_po_01Welcome to "How Can I Keep from Singing," a supplemental podcast in support of the Marian Cenacle Rosary Podcast. In this 'faith in action' series, host Susan Bailey shares from her own life how praying and singing the rosary, studying the word of God and practicing other spiritual exercises nourishes her faith and surrounds her with a shield of grace as she faces the trials of unemployment in her family. A song, often sung and written by Susan, will be featured with each podcast episode. May this series encourage you as you face the trials of this difficult economy, or any other trial in your life.

In Episode #1, titled "Feasting," Susan shares how feasting on prayer, the scriptures, the mass and the Eucharist have strengthened her and surrounded her with grace. And how a very familiar prayer, and one line in particular, has given her much needed strength.

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Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 (from the Sunday Lectionary, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Psalm 34 (from the Sunday Lectionary, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Music: "How Can I Keep from Singing" (Quaker Hymn), performed by Susan Bailey.

Susan would enjoy your feedback. Share your stories, your prayer requests. Write to her at susan@gvonline.net or call the feedback line at 206-600-6940.

About the Author

Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey is the author of River of Grace: Creative Passages Through Difficult Times (Ave Maria Press), and Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message (ACTA Publications), part of their Literary Portals to Prayer series. Along with her blogs Be as One and Louisa May Alcott is My Passion, Susan writes for the Diocese of Worcester newspaper, The Catholic Free Press.