More than 30 people gathered in the Virginia G. Piper Chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, joined by more than 100 viewers online, for the inaugural Angels of Hope Prayer Circle gathering. This monthly in-person and live-streamed event features a time of intercessory prayer, an engaging guest speaker and celebration of the Mass, followed by fellowship. The inaugural Angels of Hope gathering featured Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V., who provided a stirring reflection on surrender, God’s desire to hear our voice and the power of intercessory prayer.