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Catholic Moments #125 – Steve and Joni Abdalla, Wee Believers

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Catholic Moments Podcast, Education Resources, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Reviews

cm125Our guests this week, Steve and Joni Abdalla, are the Catholic parents of three daughters and the founders of Wee Believers™, an authentically Catholic toy company based in Indianapolis.  (more…)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

By Gospel Team • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Sunday's Gospel

11_15_09_imageThirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (more…)

Pregnancy Product Giveaway

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Anne McClure, Columnists, Contests, Lisa's Blog, Moms, Reviews

pregnancy_giveawayBringing 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. (more…)

MPower – Senator Rick Santorum and Steve McEveety Take on Offensive Media

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Entertainment, Lisa's Blog, Technology

UI_Box_NewI 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 (more…)

MeFertil iPhone App Helps Track for NFP

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, NFP, Technology

I 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. (more…)

New Magazine for Catholic Singles

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog

tobias_magCongratulations to the creative and editorial team behind Tobias Magazine, the new print magazine for Catholic singles.  (more…)

Prepare Now for Feast of Our Lady of Kibeho on 11/28

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Books, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

OLKibehoMany 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. (more…)

Extraordinary Catholic Speaker – Coleen Kelly Mast

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Conferences, Lisa's Blog, Moms, Teens

mastThis 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.  (more…)

Help Fight Global Trafficking

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 1st, 2009 • Category: Community Service, Lisa's Blog, Moms, Video

The 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.  (more…)

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, Prayer

knights1Thank 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. (more…)

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, Prayer

EdmistenAs 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(more…)

PEAK – What Can We Do For Our Priests?

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Video, Year for Priests

Banner-largeI 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? (more…)

College Admissions – A Laughing Matter? Yes!

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Eric, Lisa's Blog

uocHilarious!  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! (more…)

St. Anne’s Helper – Catechetical Resource

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog

ContactUsCatholicCatechismRThanks 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. (more…)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

By Gospel Team • Oct 29th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Sunday's Gospel

a_gift_that_pleased_jesusThirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (more…)

Catholic Moments #124 – Mike St. Pierre

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Catholic Moments Podcast, Catholic New Media, Education Resources, Lisa's Blog, Podcast, Productivity, Technology

cm_124Michael St. Pierre is the host of a wonderful blog entitled The Daily Saint, where he works to promote the spirituality of work.  Mike is the president of Morris Catholic High School in Denville, New Jersey. (more…)

Children’s Gospel Video Message for Sunday, November 1

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Video

I 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.



Fr. Barron’s Take on Vampires

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Books, Lisa's Blog, Movies, Video

barron_robertYou 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.  (more…)

Catholic Music Spotlight – Nancy Krebs

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 25th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Movies

Nancy KrebsNancy 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!  (more…)

My Favorite Superheroes!

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 25th, 2009 • Category: Family, Lisa's Blog, Photos
My nephews, Spiderman (Tyler) and Superman (Evan)

My nephews, Spiderman (Tyler) and Superman (Evan)