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Women of Hope conference helps heal, inspire

Women like Mel McAnany (left) and Vicki Prather were able to meditate, pray and sing along with worship music provide by Holy Trinity youth minster Wade McNutt. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD

Women of Hope, a Catholic women’s conference of healing and forgiveness, was held Oct. 23-25 at Holy Trinity Church in Lenexa.

The goal of the conference, spearheaded by Holy Trinity parishioner Trudy Boynton, was to help women understand that the damage, hard knocks and brokenness in life are repaired by the grace of Christ’s healing love.

The three-day event included inspirational speakers, a visit from Archbishop Shawn McKnight, candlelight exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and to pray with worship music.

After a talk, women broke into small groups and discussed how their faith helps them manage life’s challenges. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD

Time was also set aside for fellowship and refreshments while shopping Catholic vendors.

To view more photos from the women’s conference, click here.

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