The Beatitudes were asked to come to Denver by the former Denver archbishop, Cardinal J. Francis Stafford. The Meerts brought their three young daughters with them to Denver. But members believe God answers even unspoken prayers. Last New Year's Eve, Meert realized the larder was bare except for frozen fish sticks and ice cream. As he started to leave, a woman arrived at the door with a huge ham and cookies for their New Year's Eve dinner.
Money is spent only on necessities.
Members don't go to concerts or movies and take only two weeks a year for vacation. They have a television but rarely watch it. They read newspapers and magazines. Prayer may be the answer. The Denver Post.