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Pregnancy Product Giveaway
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Anne McClure, Columnists, Contests, Lisa's Blog, Moms, ReviewsBringing new life into the world is a profound miracle; but for some women, pregnancy itself isn’t easy. To show our support, celebrate the blessing, and pamper our pregnant friends, we decided to offer a pregnancy giveaway during the month of November.
MPower – Senator Rick Santorum and Steve McEveety Take on Offensive Media
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Entertainment, Lisa's Blog, TechnologyI just received a very interesting email signed by the former Senator of Pennsylvania. While I seriously doubt that Senator Rick Santorum was actually sitting at his desk emailing me, Lisa from CatholicMom.com
MeFertil iPhone App Helps Track for NFP
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, NFP, TechnologyI recently had the opportunity to review a new iPhone application that appears to be very helpful for those families practicing Natural Family Planning. MeFertil retails on iTunes for $4.99 and helps whether you are looking to practice NFP or to become pregnant.
New Magazine for Catholic Singles
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Lisa's BlogCongratulations to the creative and editorial team behind Tobias Magazine, the new print magazine for Catholic singles.
Prepare Now for Feast of Our Lady of Kibeho on 11/28
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Books, Lisa's Blog, PrayerMany of you will recall that during my recent podcast conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, Immaculee invited us to celebrate this year in a special way the Feast of Our Lady of Kibeho on November 28.
Extraordinary Catholic Speaker – Coleen Kelly Mast
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Conferences, Lisa's Blog, Moms, TeensThis month at Fallible Blogma, Matthew Warner is hosting Support a Catholic Speaker Month, a round-up of some of the Catholic speakers who do so much to educate and inspire us.
Help Fight Global Trafficking
By Lisa Hendey • Nov 1st, 2009 • Category: Community Service, Lisa's Blog, Moms, VideoThe following video contains some graphic and upsetting descriptions of the pain of global prostitution and human trafficking – but will perhaps help open your eyes to some very painful truths in our world and how you and I can be of help.
Young Catholic men find joy and fulfillment in ‘knightly’ service of Christ’s Eucharistic Presence
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 31st, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, PrayerThank you to Gerald Korson and the Knights of the Holy Eucharist for sharing the following information. A wonderful prayer and contact information for those interested in vocations follows below. Please join me in praying for the Knights and for all those seeking vocations to the Religious Life.
Daily Readings Reflection for 10/31/09
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 31st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Fr. Bert BubyScripture: Lectionary # 484. Sat of 30th week. Romans 11:1-2.11-12.25-29.
Psalm 24: 12-13.14-15.17-18. Luke 14:7-11.
The Holy Scriptures are filled with hope and consolation. Paul tells us
that the “gifts of God and the call of God are irrevocable.” All of the
covenants and promises that God has made with us are faithfully kept by the
God of [...]
Catholic Book Spotlight – The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary by Karen Edmisten
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 31st, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog, PrayerAs we close out this Month of the Rosary, it’s not too late to put a little spark into your devotion to the Rosary. One of the best resources I’ve seen lately that will help you fall in love with this wonderful devotion is The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.
PEAK – What Can We Do For Our Priests?
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Video, Year for PriestsI love this video from the USCCB suggesting what you and I can do for our priests during this Year for Priests – you’ll have to listen to find out what “PEAK” stands for! Have you “PEAK”ed lately?
College Admissions – A Laughing Matter? Yes!
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Eric, Lisa's BlogHilarious! Eric received the following email from University of Chicago encouraging him to meet their early application deadline. I got a giggle out of several of these, especially # 7. Reaching out to kids with a sense of humor is greatly appreciated!
St. Anne’s Helper – Catechetical Resource
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's BlogThanks to Mary for sharing the following information about St. Anne’s Helper, which looks to be a good resource for helping share the faith with our families.
Children’s Gospel Video Message for Sunday, November 1
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog, VideoI hope you enjoy our first attempt at creating a Sunday Gospel message for the children in our lives. Please help us spread the word by sharing this video on your blog.
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Fr. Barron’s Take on Vampires
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Books, Lisa's Blog, Movies, VideoYou guys know how much I love the work of Fr. Robert Barron and his Word on Fire ministry. I thought that, leading up to Halloween this weekend, you might enjoy his take on the current vampire-mania dominating popular culture.
Catholic Music Spotlight – Nancy Krebs
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 25th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, MoviesNancy Krebs has long been one of my favorite Catholic musicians. With the recent release of her latest CD, Moved by God, and the launch of her newly redesigned website at NancyKrebs.com, Nancy has been one busy woman!
Big Award for Catholic Mom of Ten & Grandma of 28
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 24th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, MomsCongratulations to Mrs. Barbara Henkels for being chosen as the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Catholic Leadership Award from The Catholic Leadership Institute.
God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways By Mary Beth Bonacci
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 24th, 2009 • Category: CatholicMatch.com, Lisa's BlogI’m so happy to share the following article from our wonderful sponsor, CatholicMatch.com, the leading Catholic singles community. Author Mary Beth Bonacci offers her remarkable, and yet temporary, experience as a foster mom.



