Catholic Moments Podcast » Lisa’s Blog http://new.catholicmom.com All things faith, family and fun from a Catholic perspective. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 All things faith, family and fun from a Catholic perspective. Lisa Hendey, CatholicMom.com no Catholic Moments #127 – Kim and Jason Kotecki http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/18/catholic-moments-127-kim-and-jason-kotecki/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/18/catholic-moments-127-kim-and-jason-kotecki/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:56:58 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6910 cm127This week on Catholic Moments, we welcome special guests Kim and Jason Kotecki.  Kim, a former Kindergarten teacher and Jason, a professional cartoonist fight “Adultitis” and make it their mission in life to help people to use strategies from childhood to create lives with less stress and more fun.  Their books include There’s An Adult In My Soup and you can visit them at www.Kimand Jason.com.

Please join me in supporting our good friends Greg and Jennifer Willits and their Rosary Army Apostolate by supporting this year’s Rosary Army Giving Campaign.

Are you going to be taken up in the Rapture? Deacon Tom invites you to live in the NOW of the Eucharist rather than worrying about the End Times.

This week’s Mary Moment is a reflection on the wedding at Cana as Sarah Reinhard taps into Mary’s title Mother of Divine Providence.  You can read more of Sarah’s reflections on this title, including the history, at her column at Today’s Catholic Woman.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/18/catholic-moments-127-kim-and-jason-kotecki/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm127.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6912" title="cm127" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm127.jpg" alt="cm127" width="265" height="199" /></a>This week on Catholic Moments, we welcome special guests <a href="http://kimandjason.com/blog/" target="_blank">Kim and Jason Kotecki</a>.  Kim, a former Kindergarten teacher and Jason, a professional cartoonist fight “Adultitis” and make it their mission in life to help people to use strategies from childhood to create lives with less stress and more fun. <span id="more-6910"></span> Their books include <a href="http://www.kimandjason.com/shop/theres-an-adult-in-my-soup.html" target="_blank">There’s An Adult In My Soup</a> and you can visit them at <a href="http://kimandjason.com/blog/" target="_blank">www.Kimand Jason.com</a>.</p> <p>Please join me in supporting our good friends Greg and Jennifer Willits and their <a href="http://www.rosaryarmy.com">Rosary Army</a> Apostolate by supporting this year’s <a href="http://www.rosaryarmy.com/?page_id=960" target="_blank">Rosary Army Giving Campaign</a>.</p> <p>Are you going to be taken up in the Rapture? <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> invites you to live in the NOW of the Eucharist rather than worrying about the End Times.</p> <p>This week’s Mary Moment is a reflection on the wedding at Cana as <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> taps into Mary’s title Mother of Divine Providence.  You can read more of Sarah’s reflections on this title, including the history, at her column at <a href="http://woman.catholicexchange.com/2009/11/02/2436/" target="_blank">Today’s Catholic Woman</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://kimandjason.com/blog/" target="_blank">www.Kimand Jason.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0971525366?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0971525366">There’s An Adult In My Soup</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0971525366" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/1004840/Handbook-Catholic-Moms/" target="_blank">Preorder <em><strong>The Handbook for Catholic Moms</strong></em></a></li> <li><a href="http://yoursphere.com/partner/catholicmom" target="_blank">Yoursphere</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Pregnancy Product Giveaway</li> <li><a href="../2009/11/11/2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/2009/09/23/2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" [...] This week on Catholic Moments, we welcome special guests Kim and Jason Kotecki.  Kim, a former Kindergarten teacher and Jason, a professional cartoonist fight “Adultitis” and make it their mission in life to help people to use [...] Catholic Moments #126 – Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere.com http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/11/catholic-moments-126-mary-kay-hoal-yoursphere-com/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/11/catholic-moments-126-mary-kay-hoal-yoursphere-com/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:43:35 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6807 cm126Conceived and founded by Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere is the first social networking service for youth that parents can embrace. Drawing on her corporate entrepreneurial experience as a media strategist, advertising, marketing and publishing VP formerly with CMP Media LLC, Mary Kay built the Yoursphere team. 

A proud wife and mother of five children (both biological and adopted, ranging in age from 4-17 years old), Mary Kay Hoal faces the same challenges every parent does: keeping her kids safe; raising them to be good, happy and well-balanced people; and providing them with the tools and support to create their own future.  While Mary Kay readily admits that she didn’t “get” the whole online social networking phenomenon at first, she quickly recognized its importance in her kids’ lives. After researching the disturbing landscape of social networking sites—including endless inappropriate content and thousands of predators targeting youth—Mary Kay’s mission became clear: raise the bar.  Yoursphere is a terrific online community where kids and teens connect, share and inspire — all in a place the puts Internet safety first. Parents can relax while kids and teens have fun.

A visit to a U. S. military cemetery near Florence Italy is the fodder for this week’s Deacon Moment with Deacon Tom Fox. Tom suggests we applaud all our veterans and to pray for them on this, their special day.

Sarah Reinhard’s struggling with prayer, and her Mary Moment reflection this week includes a quote from Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire: The Encounter That Changed Her Life and How It Can Transform Your Own, by Joseph Langford, and thoughts on tapping into Mary’s desire to help us succeed.

This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/11/catholic-moments-126-mary-kay-hoal-yoursphere-com/feed/ 2 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm126.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6808" title="cm126" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm126.jpg" alt="cm126" width="267" height="181" /></a>Conceived and founded by Mary Kay Hoal, <a href="http://yoursphere.com/partner/catholicmom" target="_blank">Yoursphere</a> is the first social networking service for youth that parents can embrace. Drawing on her corporate entrepreneurial experience as a media strategist, advertising, marketing and publishing VP formerly with CMP Media LLC, Mary Kay built the <a href="http://yoursphere.com/partner/catholicmom" target="_blank">Yoursphere</a> team. <span id="more-6807"></span></p> <p>A proud wife and mother of five children (both biological and adopted, ranging in age from 4-17 years old), Mary Kay Hoal faces the same challenges every parent does: keeping her kids safe; raising them to be good, happy and well-balanced people; and providing them with the tools and support to create their own future.  While Mary Kay readily admits that she didn’t “get” the whole online social networking phenomenon at first, she quickly recognized its importance in her kids’ lives. After researching the disturbing landscape of social networking sites—including endless inappropriate content and thousands of predators targeting youth—Mary Kay’s mission became clear: raise the bar.  <a href="http://yoursphere.com/partner/catholicmom" target="_blank">Yoursphere</a> is a terrific online community where kids and teens connect, share and inspire — all in a place the puts Internet safety first. Parents can relax while kids and teens have fun.</p> <p>A visit to a U. S. military cemetery near Florence Italy is the fodder for this week’s Deacon Moment with <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom Fox</a>. Tom suggests we applaud all our veterans and to pray for them on this, their special day.</p> <p>Sarah Reinhard’s struggling with prayer, and her Mary Moment reflection this week includes a quote from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159276309X?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=159276309X">Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire: The Encounter That Changed Her Life and How It Can Transform Your Own</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=159276309X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, by Joseph Langford, and thoughts on tapping into Mary’s desire to help us succeed.</p> <p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://yoursphere.com/partner/catholicmom" target="_blank">Yoursphere</a></li> <li><a href="http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/" target="_blank">Mary Kay Hoal’s Blog</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/11/05/2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com [...] Conceived and founded by Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere is the first social networking service for youth that parents can embrace. Drawing on her corporate entrepreneurial experience as a media strategist, advertising, marketing and publishing VP [...] Catholic Moments #125 – Steve and Joni Abdalla, Wee Believers http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/05/6692/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/05/6692/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:39:27 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6692 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.  The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the “My Mass Kit”, a great tool for faith formation for little ones. During this conversation, we discuss the mission and history of Wee Believers, as well as the “leap of faith” taken by the Abdalla family to share their love of faith with others.

What is it like at your parish before liturgy starts? Is it a quiet, sacred church? Or is it noisy and neighborly? Deacon Tom discusses this by sharing about a recent Saturday evening at his parish in Arizona.

Do you want a Mary Vitamin in your inbox?  Sarah Reinhard shares a quote from a recent Mary Vitamin and encourages you to sign up to receive your own.

This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/05/6692/feed/ 1 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm125.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6693" title="cm125" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cm125.jpg" alt="cm125" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our guests this week, Steve and Joni Abdalla, are the Catholic parents of three daughters and the founders of <a href="http://www.WeeBelievers.com" target="_blank">Wee Believers</a>™, an authentically Catholic toy company based in Indianapolis.  <span id="more-6692"></span>The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the “My Mass Kit”, a great tool for faith formation for little ones. During this conversation, we discuss the mission and history of Wee Believers, as well as the “leap of faith” taken by the Abdalla family to share their love of faith with others.</p> <p>What is it like at your parish before liturgy starts? Is it a quiet, sacred church? Or is it noisy and neighborly? <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> discusses this by sharing about a recent Saturday evening at his parish in Arizona.</p> <p>Do you want a <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MaryVitamin/" target="_blank">Mary Vitamin</a> in your inbox?  <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> shares a quote from a recent Mary Vitamin and encourages you to sign up to receive your own.</p> <p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.weebelievers.com/" target="_blank">Wee Believers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seanclive.com/" target="_blank">Sean Clive – <em>The First Day</em></a></li> <li><a href="../2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Rosary Workout Book Contest, CatholicMatch.com Membership Contest</li> <li><a href="../2009/10/28/2009/10/21/2009/10/07/2009/09/30/2009/09/23/2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa_Hendey/619733302">Lisa’s Facebook Profile</a>, <a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/profile/LisaHendey" target="_blank">SQPN Connect Page</a>, <a href="http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=40062&check=-46335136&s=1">Plurk</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/LisaHendey">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpngear.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1">Catholic Mom Logo Store</a></li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the <a title="feed" [...] Our 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.  The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the “My [...] Single Mom is a Champion for Life http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/23/single-mom-is-a-champion-for-life/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/23/single-mom-is-a-champion-for-life/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:29:01 +0000 Lisa Hendey http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6384 lacyA huge thanks to my friend Tony Rossi of Christopher Closeup for bringing to my attention the story of Lacy Dodd, a board member of Room at the Inn, a Charlotte based pregnancy resource center and maternity after-care facility.  During this month of October when we pray for the dignity of all human life, Lacy is a true champion for the unborn.

I hope you will take a few minutes to listen to Tony’s recent Christopher Closeup interview with Lacy, where we learn a little bit more about how she went from single mom to pro life advocate.  During the show, Lacy shares her experience of an unplanned pregnancy during her senior year at the University of Notre Dame.  Despite lack of support from her boyfriend, Lacy chose life for her beautiful daughter.  With the aid of her family, including her twin sister Amanda, Lacy was able to serve for five years in the US Army while raising her daughter.

Following her discharge from the military, Lacy relocated to Charlotte, where she became involved with Room at the Inn.  This fantastic organization is a model for pregnancy care centers across the country and has recently partnered with Belmont Abbey College in creating a special program targeted specifically at college students.  This new program offers the following support:

  • Free, one-on-one counseling with a licensed, professional counselor to help with issues that may be causing stress and create plans for a successful future
  • Material assistance such as clothing, diapers, food, baby and nursery supplies
  • Personalized guidance to gain assistance through additional community resources
  • Referrals to adoption agencies (if desired)
  • Emotional and peer support

Their planned facility – which will be open to students at other colleges or vocational schools in the region – will have two residential wings housing up to 15 mothers, 15 infants and eight toddlers, as well as a chapel, laundry, playroom, kitchen and family-style dining room.

I am so proud of young moms like Lacy who take time to help others who may be facing a fearful situation with support, care and compassion.  If you would like to join me in supporting Room at the Inn, visit their website now to learn how you can help.

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/23/single-mom-is-a-champion-for-life/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lacy.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6385" title="lacy" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lacy.jpg" alt="lacy" width="285" height="250" /></a>A huge thanks to my friend Tony Rossi of <a href="http://www.christophers.org/CloseupPodcast" target="_blank">Christopher Closeup</a> for bringing to my attention the story of Lacy Dodd, a board member of <a href="http://www.rati.org">Room at the Inn</a>, a Charlotte based pregnancy resource center and maternity after-care facility<span id="more-6384"></span>.  During this month of October when we pray for the dignity of all human life, Lacy is a true champion for the unborn.</p> <p>I hope you will take a few minutes to listen to <a href="http://www.christophermedia.org/closeup/doddbentz2.mp3" target="_blank">Tony’s recent Christopher Closeup interview with Lacy</a>, where we learn a little bit more about how she went from single mom to pro life advocate.  During the show, Lacy shares her experience of an unplanned pregnancy during her senior year at the University of Notre Dame.  Despite lack of support from her boyfriend, Lacy chose life for her beautiful daughter.  With the aid of her family, including her twin sister Amanda, Lacy was able to serve for five years in the US Army while raising her daughter.</p> <p>Following her discharge from the military, Lacy relocated to Charlotte, where she became involved with Room at the Inn.  This fantastic organization is a model for pregnancy care centers across the country and <a href="http://www.rati.org/content/OurPrograms/CollegeOutreach/tabid/63/Default.aspx" target="_blank">has recently partnered with Belmont Abbey College in creating a special program targeted specifically at college students</a>.  This new program offers the following support:</p> <ul> <li> Free, one-on-one counseling with a licensed, professional counselor to help with issues that may be causing stress and create plans for a successful future</li> <li>Material assistance such as clothing, diapers, food, baby and nursery supplies</li> <li>Personalized guidance to gain assistance through additional community resources</li> <li>Referrals to adoption agencies (if desired)</li> <li>Emotional and peer support</li> </ul> <p>Their planned facility – which will be open to students at other colleges or vocational schools in the region – will have two residential wings housing up to 15 mothers, 15 infants and eight toddlers, as well as a chapel, laundry, playroom, kitchen and family-style dining room.</p> <p>I am so proud of young moms like Lacy who take time to help others who may be facing a fearful situation with support, care and compassion.  If you would like to join me in supporting Room at the Inn, <a href="http://www.rati.org/content/WanttoHelp/tabid/57/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit their website now to learn how you can help</a>.<br /> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0616483571750974"; /* 468x60, created 11/24/08 */ google_ad_slot = "6366515756"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script><br /> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></p> A huge thanks to my friend Tony Rossi of Christopher Closeup for bringing to my attention the story of Lacy Dodd, a board member of Room at the Inn, a Charlotte based pregnancy resource center and maternity after-care facility.  During this month [...] Catholic Moments #123 – Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/21/catholic-moments-123-fr-andrew-gawrych-c-s-c/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/21/catholic-moments-123-fr-andrew-gawrych-c-s-c/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:47:45 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6288 cm123Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, edited the book The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition.

Sarah Reinhard brings us a Mary Moment with Deacon flair!  Sarah and Deacon Tom Fox discuss devotion to the Blessed Mother, including the self consecration to Mary, Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary, the Madonna House, and Sarah’s column on Our Lady of Combermere.  Don’t forget to contact Deacon Tom at his Catholic Vitamins podcast to get one of the free copies of the “Discerning Your Gifts” brochure.

We close the show this week with a debut of the terrific Popple song Salt and Light from their new CD “Hip Hip Hooray”.  Check out the Popple website and download or order your copy of Hip Hip Hooray today.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CatholicMatch.com as they begin sponsoring this podcast.  Please support CatholicMatch.com and be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership to the Leading Catholic Singles Community.

This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/21/catholic-moments-123-fr-andrew-gawrych-c-s-c/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cm123.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6289" title="cm123" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cm123.jpg" alt="cm123" width="265" height="181" /></a>Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at<a href="http://www.parish.sjvaz.net/" target="_blank"> St. John Vianney Catholic Church</a> in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, edited the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594711623?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1594711623">The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1594711623" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.<span id="more-6288"></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> brings us a Mary Moment with Deacon flair!  Sarah and <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom Fox</a> discuss devotion to the Blessed Mother, including <a href="http://www.franciscan-archive.org/bvm/pfconsec.html%20" target="_blank">the self consecration to Mary</a>, Louis de Montfort’s <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895552795?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0895552795">True Devotion to Mary</a></strong></em><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0895552795" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, the <a href="http://www.madonnahouse.org/ourlady/index.html%20" target="_blank">Madonna House</a>, and Sarah’s column on <a href="http://woman.catholicexchange.com/2009/06/08/1552/%20" target="_blank">Our Lady of Combermere</a>.  Don’t forget to contact Deacon Tom at his <a href="http://www.catholicvitamins.com" target="_blank">Catholic Vitamins podcast</a> to get one of the free copies of the “Discerning Your Gifts” brochure.</p> <p>We close the show this week with a debut of the terrific Popple song <em>Salt and Light</em> from their new CD “Hip Hip Hooray”.  <a href="http://popple.us/" target="_blank">Check out the Popple website and download or order your copy of Hip Hip Hooray today</a>.</p> <p>We are thrilled to announce our partnership with <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa" target="_blank">CatholicMatch.com</a> as they begin sponsoring this podcast.  Please support <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a> and <a href="../2009/10/07/catholicmatch-com-membership-contest/" target="_blank">be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership</a> to the Leading Catholic Singles Community.</p> <p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a [...] Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, edited the book The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily [...] Catholic Moments #122 – Hiking the Camino with Deborah Schaben http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/07/catholic-moments-122-hiking-the-camino-with-deborah-schaben/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/07/catholic-moments-122-hiking-the-camino-with-deborah-schaben/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:23:59 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6027 cm122This week, we go along on the adventure of a lifetime with friend and fellow SQPN listener Deborah Schaben.  Listen in as Deborah shares her pilgrimage along the  Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

Today — Sarah Reinhard is featured on a combined Deacon Moment and a Mary Moment. We hope you’ll join us as Sarah discusses her conversion to the Catholic Faith and how Mary was close to Sarah during her entire journey into the Church.

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This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/07/catholic-moments-122-hiking-the-camino-with-deborah-schaben/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cm122.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6029" title="cm122" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cm122.jpg" alt="cm122" width="265" height="181" /></a>This week, we go along on the adventure of a lifetime with friend and fellow <a href="http://www.sqpn.com" target="_blank">SQPN</a> listener Deborah Schaben.  Listen in as Deborah shares her pilgrimage along the  <em><em>Camino</em> de <em>Santiago</em> de Compostela. <span id="more-6027"></span></em></p> <p>Today — <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> is featured on a combined <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Moment</a> and a Mary Moment. We hope you’ll join us as Sarah discusses her conversion to the Catholic Faith and how Mary was close to Sarah during her entire journey into the Church.</p> <p>We are thrilled to announce our partnership with <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa" target="_blank">CatholicMatch.com</a> as they begin sponsoring this podcast.  Please support <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a> and <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/07/catholicmatch-com-membership-contest/" target="_blank">be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership</a> to the Leading Catholic Singles Community.</p> <p>This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by <a href="http://www.catholicmatch.com/lisa">CatholicMatch.com</a>, the Leading Catholic Singles Community.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Deborah Schaben – <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=601526092&ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/dislp38" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/086716882X?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=086716882X">Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=086716882X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://paulsmen.com/" target="_blank">Paul’s Men Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.worcestercommissionforwomen.org/" target="_blank">“Gather Us In” Conference featuring Immaculee Ilibagiza</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/09/30/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Rosary Workout Book Contest, CatholicMatch.com Membership Contest</li> <li><a href="../2009/09/30/2009/09/23/2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book [...] This week, we go along on the adventure of a lifetime with friend and fellow SQPN listener Deborah Schaben.  Listen in as Deborah shares her pilgrimage along the  Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Katherine Barron’s New Catholic Book Club Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/05/katherine-barrons-new-catholic-book-club-podcast/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/05/katherine-barrons-new-catholic-book-club-podcast/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:27 +0000 Lisa Hendey http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5981 I hope you’ve had a chance to check out my friend and our CatholicMom.com Columnist Katherine Barron’s new podcast, The Catholic Book Club.  On the show, Katherine is holding discussions with a broad cross section of women to discuss the wonderful book Choosing Beauty: A 30-Day Spiritual Makeover for Women by Gina Loehr.  I had such a great time with Katherine discussing Gina’s chapter on “Fortitude”.  I am always more comfortable asking questions than answering them, but Katherine made this interview an absolute pleasure!!  Please subscribe to Katherine’s new podcast and listen here for our conversation.

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/05/katherine-barrons-new-catholic-book-club-podcast/feed/ 0 <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://libsyn.com/images/catholicinasmalltown/Choosing_Beauty.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="181" />I hope you’ve had a chance to check out my friend and our CatholicMom.com Columnist <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/category/columnists/katherine-barron/" target="_blank">Katherine Barron</a>’s new podcast, <a href="http://catholicinasmalltown.libsyn.com/index.php?post_category=cbc" target="_blank">The Catholic Book Club</a>.  <span id="more-5981"></span>On the show, Katherine is holding discussions with a broad cross section of women to discuss the wonderful book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867169214?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0867169214">Choosing Beauty: A 30-Day Spiritual Makeover for Women</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0867169214" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> by Gina Loehr.  I had such a great time with Katherine discussing Gina’s chapter on “Fortitude”.  I am always more comfortable asking questions than answering them, but Katherine made this interview an absolute pleasure!!  Please subscribe to Katherine’s new podcast and <a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/catholicinasmalltown/CBC_4.mp3" target="_blank">listen here for our conversation</a>.<br /> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0616483571750974"; /* 468x60, created 12/15/08 */ google_ad_slot = "7225620023"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script><br /> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></p> I hope you’ve had a chance to check out my friend and our CatholicMom.com Columnist Katherine Barron’s new podcast, The Catholic Book Club.  On the show, Katherine is holding discussions with a broad cross section of women to discuss the [...] Catholic Moments #121 – Immaculée Ilibagiza http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/30/catholic-moments-121-immaculee-ilibagiza/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/30/catholic-moments-121-immaculee-ilibagiza/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:40:33 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5855 cm121This week, we are honored to share a conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker.  Immaculée’s books include Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, Led By Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide, and her latest book Our Lady of Kibeho: Mary Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa.

Today on this Deacon Moment: words on an Archbishop… an Irish curmudgeon priest… and the late Holy Father John Paul II. Join Deacon Tom in a tender moment about priests in this, the Year of the Priest.

October is the Month of the Rosary, but it’s also Respect Life Month, and Sarah Reinhard encourages us to pray a rosary — even if we’re no good at it — for human life.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/30/catholic-moments-121-immaculee-ilibagiza/feed/ 2 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm121.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5856" title="cm121" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm121.jpg" alt="cm121" width="265" height="181" /></a>This week, we are honored to share a conversation with <a href="http://www.immaculee.com/" target="_blank">Immaculée Ilibagiza</a>, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker. <span id="more-5855"></span> Immaculée’s books include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401908977?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1401908977">Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1401908977" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401918883?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1401918883">Led By Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1401918883" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, and her latest book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140192378X?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=140192378X">Our Lady of Kibeho: Mary Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=140192378X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</p> <p>Today on this Deacon Moment: words on an Archbishop… an Irish curmudgeon priest… and the late Holy Father John Paul II. Join <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> in a tender moment about priests in this, the Year of the Priest.</p> <p>October is the Month of the Rosary, but it’s also Respect Life Month, and <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> encourages us to pray a rosary — even if we’re no good at it — for human life.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.immaculee.com/" target="_blank">Immaculée Ilibagiza</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.olmstpatrick.org/immaculee.htm" target="_blank">Immaculee appearance at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Merced, California</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="../category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Truth for Teens Contest, Rosary Workout Book Contest</li> <li><a [...] This week, we are honored to share a conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker.  Immaculée’s books include Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, [...] Catholic Moments #120 – Peggy Bowes, Rosary Workout http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/23/catholic-moments-120-peggy-bowes-rosary-workout/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/23/catholic-moments-120-peggy-bowes-rosary-workout/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:23:55 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5715 cm120Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to raise and homeschool her two children.  Peggy’s lifelong enthusiasm for fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant.  Her devotion to our Blessed Mother and her great prayer, the Rosary, inspired Peggy to create the Rosary Workout and to share this devotion with others. Be sure to head over and leave a comment on our Rosary Workout Book Contest Post for your chance to win a copy of the Rosary Workout.

Have you seen the play or the movie “The Man For All Seasons?” In it, Sir Thomas More introduces us to a silence that loudly speaks the Truth. Does our silence or do our actions speak loudly? This Deacon Tom reflection invites us to consider Thomas More as we head towards Respect Life Sunday.

This week, Sarah Reinhard challenges you to think of Mary as a blankie, and you’ll get some history of Our Lady of Walsingham too!  (Note: much of this material originally appeared in Sarah’s column on Our Lady of Walsingham at Today’s Catholic Woman.)

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/23/catholic-moments-120-peggy-bowes-rosary-workout/feed/ 2 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm120.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5722" title="cm120" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm120.jpg" alt="cm120" width="265" height="181" /></a>Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to raise and homeschool her two children.  Peggy’s lifelong enthusiasm for fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant.  Her devotion to our Blessed Mother and her great prayer, the Rosary<span id="more-5715"></span>, inspired Peggy to create the <a href="http://rosaryworkout.com/" target="_blank">Rosary Workout</a> and to share this devotion with others. <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/23/rosary-workout-book-contest/"><strong>Be sure to head over and leave a comment on our Rosary Workout Book Contest Post for your chance to win a copy of the Rosary Workout</strong></a>.</p> <p>Have you seen the play or the movie “The Man For All Seasons?” In it, Sir Thomas More introduces us to a silence that loudly speaks the Truth. Does our silence or do our actions speak loudly? This <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> reflection invites us to consider Thomas More as we head towards Respect Life Sunday.</p> <p>This week, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> challenges you to think of Mary as a blankie, and you’ll get some history of Our Lady of Walsingham too!  (Note: much of this material originally appeared in <a href="http://woman.catholicexchange.com/2009/03/16/592/" target="_blank">Sarah’s column on Our Lady of Walsingham at Today’s Catholic Woman</a>.)</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Peggy Bowes: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.rosaryworkout.com/index.html" target="_blank">Rosary Workout</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/rosaryworkout" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://rosaryinfo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://growinguplane.com/project-chaste" target="_blank">Dear Hollywood/Project Chaste </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.40daysforlife.com/" target="_blank">40 Days for Life</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=121" target="_blank">CatholicTV Telethon</a></li> <li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/category/contests/">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Truth for Teens Contest, Rosary Workout Book Contest</li> <li><a href="../2009/09/16/2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li> <li><a [...] Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to raise and homeschool her two children.  Peggy’s lifelong enthusiasm for fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and Lifestyle and Weight [...] Catholic Moments #119 – Terry Polakovic, ENDOW http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/16/catholic-moments-119-terry-polakovic-endow/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/16/catholic-moments-119-terry-polakovic-endow/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:56:17 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5589 cm119On this week’s show, we learn more about the great organization ENDOW from Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Editor of the ENDOW Study Guides, Terry Polakovic.  Terry shares with us the mission of ENDOW and its ministry of bringing women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in humanizing and transforming society. Founded in 2003, ENDOW has grown from an idea into an international women’s ministry.  Over 5,400 women have participated in ENDOW study groups in the last six years.

How’s this for being bold? Deacon Tom says he’s doing a Plug for Jesus. What do you think? By the way, have you been to Adoration lately?

This week, Sarah Reinhard has a prayer from Our Lady of Akita.  You can learn more about Our Lady of Akita at the summary page at EWTN, or you can read about the miracles and drama in the more in-depth coverage at Mary Pages and Catholic Tradition.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/16/catholic-moments-119-terry-polakovic-endow/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm119.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5590" title="cm119" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm119.jpg" alt="cm119" width="265" height="181" /></a>On this week’s show, we learn more about the great organization <a href="http://www.endowonline.com/" target="_blank">ENDOW</a> from Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Editor of the ENDOW Study Guides, Terry Polakovic.  <span id="more-5589"></span>Terry shares with us the mission of ENDOW and its ministry of bringing women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in humanizing and transforming society. Founded in 2003, ENDOW has grown from an idea into an international women’s ministry.  Over 5,400 women have participated in ENDOW study groups in the last six years.</p> <p>How’s this for being bold? <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> says he’s doing a Plug for Jesus. What do you think? By the way, have you been to Adoration lately?</p> <p>This week, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> has a prayer from Our Lady of Akita.  You can learn more about Our Lady of Akita at the <a href="http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/akita.htm" target="_blank">summary page at EWTN</a>, or you can read about the miracles and drama in the more in-depth coverage at <a href="http://www.marypages.com/Akita.htm" target="_blank">Mary Pages</a> and <a href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/akita.htm" target="_blank">Catholic Tradition</a>.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Terry Polakovic: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.endowonline.com/" target="_blank">ENDOW Online</a></li> <li>ENDOW – <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ENDOW/80655879484?v=photos&sb=4#/pages/ENDOW/80655879484?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/ENDOWgroups" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://endowonline.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://endowonline.com/resources/events/forum/2009-conference/2009-conference" target="_blank">Catholic Women’s Conference </a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DP0J24?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002DP0J24">The Lost and Found Family</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=B002DP0J24" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday/" target="_blank">Catechetical Sunday 2009</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/09/11/2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/category/contests/" target="_blank">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Truth for Teens Contest</li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" [...] On this week’s show, we learn more about the great organization ENDOW from Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Editor of the ENDOW Study Guides, Terry Polakovic.  Terry shares with us the mission of ENDOW and its ministry of bringing [...] Catholic Moments #118 – Jim Merhaut http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/11/catholic-moments-118-jim-merhaut/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/11/catholic-moments-118-jim-merhaut/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:06:16 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5506 cm118Our guest on this week’s podcast is Jim Merhaut, a marriage and family expert, award winning author and national speaker.  Jim is currently the President of Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. Jim’s books include Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home and Godparenting for Life.

In this Deacon Moment, Tom shares an incident that happened just this weekend when a Eucharistic Minister didn’t give a blessing to two young people coming forward at Communion time. What do you think about this?

Why does a picture need a frame? Is a giraffe still a giraffe if you draw it with a short neck? This week we contemplate frames on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown.

In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard shares a reflection on Mary written by her parish priest.

Today’s song:  Let’s Work Together by Gerard Faucheux

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/11/catholic-moments-118-jim-merhaut/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm118.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5507" title="cm118" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm118.jpg" alt="cm118" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our guest on this week’s podcast is <a href="http://jimmerhaut.com/" target="_blank">Jim Merhaut</a>, a marriage and family expert, award winning author and national speaker.  Jim is currently the President of <a href="http://www.vmesc.org/" target="_blank">Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center</a>.<span id="more-5506"></span> Jim’s books include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867166622?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0867166622">Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0867166622" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> and <a href="http://www.merhautbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Godparenting for Life</a>.</p> <p>In this Deacon Moment, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Tom</a> shares an incident that happened just this weekend when a Eucharistic Minister didn’t give a blessing to two young people coming forward at Communion time. What do you think about this?</p> <p>Why does a picture need a frame? Is a giraffe still a giraffe if you draw it with a short neck? This week we contemplate frames on Chesterton Moments with <a href="http://chesterton.org" target="_blank">Nancy Brown</a>.</p> <p>In this week’s Mary Moment,<a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank"> Sarah Reinhard</a> shares a reflection on Mary written by her parish priest.</p> <p>Today’s song: <a href="http://www.gfsongs.com/" target="_blank"> Let’s Work Together by Gerard Faucheux</a></p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Jim Merhaut: <ul> <li><a href="http://jimmerhaut.com/" target="_blank">JimMerhaut.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867166622?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0867166622">Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home</a><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0867166622" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, <a href="http://www.merhautbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Godparenting for Life</a></li> <li><a href="http://lifelongfaith.com/" target="_blank">LifeLongFaith.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.vmesc.org/" target="_blank">Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="../2009/09/02/2009/08/26/2009/08/13/category/contests/" [...] Our guest on this week’s podcast is Jim Merhaut, a marriage and family expert, award winning author and national speaker.  Jim is currently the President of Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. Jim’s books include Your [...] Catholic Moments #117 – Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/02/catholic-moments-117-sr-mary-prudence-allen-r-s-m/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/02/catholic-moments-117-sr-mary-prudence-allen-r-s-m/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:55:48 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5381 cm117Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan. This week, we discuss her participation in the writing of The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision.  She holds a professorship in philosophy at St. John Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, Montreal.

Everyone loves surprises. But only Chesterton realizes Who first thought about surprising us. What will you do to surprise your family today? Enjoy this week’s Chesterton Moment with Nancy Brown for the American Chesterton Society.

What’s that? The Leaky Deke? What the heck is that about? Today, Deacon Tom combines Confession, a visit by the Bishop and the Holy Spirit to help solve one of Tom’s problems.

This week, Sarah Reinhard shares a reflection on making grape jelly and the Blessed Mother’s upcoming birthday.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/02/catholic-moments-117-sr-mary-prudence-allen-r-s-m/feed/ 1 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm117.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5382" title="cm117" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cm117.jpg" alt="cm117" width="265" height="181" /></a>Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan. This week, we discuss her participation in the writing of <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594711984?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1594711984">The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision</a></strong></em><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1594711984" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />. <span id="more-5381"></span> She holds a professorship in philosophy at St. John Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, Montreal.</p> <p>Everyone loves surprises. But only Chesterton realizes Who first thought about surprising us. What will you do to surprise your family today? Enjoy this week’s Chesterton Moment with Nancy Brown for the <a href="http://chesterton.org" target="_blank">American Chesterton Society</a>.</p> <p>What’s that? The Leaky Deke? What the heck is that about? Today, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com">Deacon Tom</a> combines Confession, a visit by the Bishop and the Holy Spirit to help solve one of Tom’s problems.</p> <p>This week, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> shares a reflection on making grape jelly and the Blessed Mother’s upcoming birthday.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Sr. Prudence Allen, R.S.M.: <ul> <li><em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594711984?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1594711984">The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision</a></strong></em><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1594711984" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://cmswr.org/" target="_blank">Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious</a></li> <li><a href="http://cmswr.org/EucharisticCongress/EC_info.html" target="_blank">Sacrifice of Enduring Love Eucharistic Congress</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="../2009/08/26/2009/08/13/category/contests/" target="_blank">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a> – Making Music Praying Twice Homeschool Edition</li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a [...] Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan. This week, we discuss her participation in the writing of The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision.  She holds a professorship in [...] Catholic Moments #116 – Alicia Hernon http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/26/catholic-moments-116-alicia-hernon/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/26/catholic-moments-116-alicia-hernon/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:12:22 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5264 cm116This week, we feature the music of contemporary Catholic recording artist and mom Alicia Hernon.  I know you’re going to fall in love with her new CD Beloved. 

Mary has so many titles, but in this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard shares a poem on a cozy everyday sort of title, Our Lady of the Broom.  Visit Ginny Moyer’s Mary and Me Blog and check out her book Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God.

Have you ever wondered about author G.K. Chesterton? Who is he? Why should I care? Find out on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown of Chesterton.org and the American Chesterton Society.

How would you feel if you found your priest inebriated and passed out? Today, Tom shares a Deacon Moment story in which this very thing happened. Strange? Listen as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Priest.

Remember to comment here on the blog for your chance to win an awesome Sarah Bauer tshirt! Simply leave a comment by August 31, 2009 and you will be entered to win.  One winner will be randomly selected.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/26/catholic-moments-116-alicia-hernon/feed/ 4 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm116.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5265" title="cm116" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm116.jpg" alt="cm116" width="265" height="181" /></a>This week, we feature the music of contemporary Catholic recording artist and mom <a href="http://www.aliciahernon.com/" target="_blank">Alicia Hernon</a>.  I know you’re going to fall in love with her new CD <em><strong>Beloved</strong></em>.  <span id="more-5264"></span></p> <p>Mary has so many titles, but in this week’s Mary Moment, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> shares a poem on a cozy everyday sort of title, Our Lady of the Broom.  Visit <a href="http://blog.maryandme.org/" target="_blank">Ginny Moyer’s Mary and Me Blog</a> and check out her book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867168315?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0867168315">Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0867168315" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered about author G.K. Chesterton? Who is he? Why should I care? Find out on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown of <a href="http://chesterton.org" target="_blank">Chesterton.org</a> and the American Chesterton Society.</p> <p>How would you feel if you found your priest inebriated and passed out? Today, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Tom shares a Deacon Moment</a> story in which this very thing happened. Strange? Listen as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Priest.</p> <p><em><strong>Remember to comment here on the blog for your chance to win an awesome Sarah Bauer tshirt!</strong></em> Simply leave a comment by August 31, 2009 and you will be entered to win.  One winner will be randomly selected.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.aliciahernon.com/" target="_blank">Alicia Hernon- <em><strong>Beloved</strong></em></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.martindoman.com" target="_blank">Martin Doman</a>, <a href="http://www.ReginaDoman.com" target="_blank">Regina Doman</a></li> <li>Catholicism Project:  <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/donate.aspx" target="_blank">Donate,</a> <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/The-Catholicism-Project/Trailer.aspx" target="_blank">Trailer</a></li> <li><a href="http://sungrosary.com/" target="_blank">“How Can I Keep from Singing” Podcast by Susan Bailey</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.livewtl.com/" target="_blank">LiveWTL Podcast</a> by Avery</li> <li><a href="http://www.amongwomenpodcast.com" target="_blank">Among Women Podcast</a> by Pat [...] This week, we feature the music of contemporary Catholic recording artist and mom Alicia Hernon.  I know you’re going to fall in love with her new CD Beloved.  Mary has so many titles, but in this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard [...] Catholic Moments #115 – Making Music, Praying Twice http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/catholic-moments-115-making-music-praying-twice/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/catholic-moments-115-making-music-praying-twice/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:42:26 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4999 cm115Our special guest on this week’s podcast, Kate Daneluk, is the founder of a wonderful program entitled  Making Music Praying Twice.  Kate has taught music in Catholic schools and early education programs since 1994, when she graduated with high honors in Theology from St. Anslem College.  Continuing on with graduate work in education, she trained in early childhood music and movement at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton. A mother of four, Kate provides engaging workshops on faith-inclusive early childhood music and movement for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools.

Be sure to enter this week’s “Making Music Praying Twice” contest, for your chance to win the Homeschool Edition of Making Music Praying Twice.

Today’s Deacon Moment contains tribute and appreciation for the work and evangelization by Father Robert Barron. Deacon Tom’s Deacon Moment is about the Baptism of Our Lord and is titled, “The God of Mud and Muck.”

In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard not only includes a great Sarah Bauer song, “Mary’s Got My Back,” and also announces your chance to win a Mary’s Got My Back t-shirt.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/catholic-moments-115-making-music-praying-twice/feed/ 1 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm115.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5004" title="cm115" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm115.jpg" alt="cm115" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our special guest on this week’s podcast, Kate Daneluk, is the founder of a wonderful program entitled  <a href="http://makingmusicprayingtwice.com/" target="_blank">Making Music Praying Twice</a>.  Kate has taught music in Catholic schools and early education programs<span id="more-4999"></span> since 1994, when she graduated with high honors in Theology from St. Anslem College.  Continuing on with graduate work in education, she trained in early childhood music and movement at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton. A mother of four, Kate provides engaging workshops on faith-inclusive early childhood music and movement for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/making-music-praying-twice-homeschool-edition-contest/">Be sure to enter this week’s “Making Music Praying Twice” contest, for your chance to win the Homeschool Edition of Making Music Praying Twice.</a></strong></p> <p>Today’s Deacon Moment contains tribute and appreciation for the work and evangelization by <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/donate.aspx" target="_blank">Father Robert Barron</a>. <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom’s</a> Deacon Moment is about the Baptism of Our Lord and is titled, “The God of Mud and Muck.”</p> <p>In this week’s Mary Moment, <a href="http://www.snoringscholar.com" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> not only includes a great <a href="http://www.sarahbauer.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Bauer</a> song, “Mary’s Got My Back,” and also announces <strong>your chance to win a Mary’s Got My Back t-shirt.</strong></p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://makingmusicprayingtwice.com/" target="_blank">Making Music Praying Twice</a>.</li> <li>Catholicism Project:  <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/donate.aspx" target="_blank">Donate,</a> <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/The-Catholicism-Project/Trailer.aspx" target="_blank">Trailer</a></li> <li><a href="../category/contests/" target="_blank">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/08/06/2009/08/03/2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa_Hendey/619733302">Lisa’s Facebook Profile</a>, <a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/profile/LisaHendey" target="_blank">SQPN [...] Our special guest on this week’s podcast, Kate Daneluk, is the founder of a wonderful program entitled  Making Music Praying Twice.  Kate has taught music in Catholic schools and early education programs since 1994, when she graduated with [...] Catholic Moments #114 – Father Robert Barron http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/catholic-moments-114-father-robert-barron/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/catholic-moments-114-father-robert-barron/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:57:19 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4904 cm114My special guest for this week’s podcast is Father Robert Barron.  This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron’s latest project, Catholicism.  Please consider a donation of any size and join us in praying for Father Barron and his team.  Father Robert Barron is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual life-from prestigious universities to YouTube to national conferences and private retreats. The prominent theologian and podcasting priest is one of the world’s great and most innovative teachers of Catholicism. His global media ministry called Word on Fire has a simple but revolutionary mission – to evangelize the culture.

In today’s Deacon Moment, Deacon Tom tells of a mysterious August snowfall that outlined the grounds for this 4th century Basilica of St. Mary Major. It is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary and is one of five great and grand Churches of Rome.

Mary is our example in many things, including prayer.  This week, Sarah Reinhard uses a quote from Joseph Langford’s book Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady to guide us toward using Mary as our guide and example.  Read Sarah’s review of Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/catholic-moments-114-father-robert-barron/feed/ 2 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm114.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4906" title="cm114" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm114.jpg" alt="cm114" width="265" height="181" /></a>My special guest for this week’s podcast is Father Robert Barron.  This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron’s latest project, <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/The-Catholicism-Project/Trailer.aspx" target="_blank">Catholicism</a>.  Please <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/Donate.aspx" target="_blank">consider a donation of any size</a> and join us in praying for Father Barron and his team. <span id="more-4904"></span> Father Robert Barron is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual life-from prestigious universities to YouTube to national conferences and private retreats. The prominent theologian and podcasting priest is one of the world’s great and most innovative teachers of Catholicism. His global media ministry called <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org" target="_blank">Word on Fire</a> has a simple but revolutionary mission – to evangelize the culture.</p> <p>In today’s Deacon Moment, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> tells of a mysterious August snowfall that outlined the grounds for this 4th century Basilica of St. Mary Major. It is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary and is one of five great and grand Churches of Rome.</p> <p>Mary is our example in many things, including prayer.  This week, <a href="http://snoringscholar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> uses a quote from Joseph Langford’s book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Shadow-Our-Lady/dp/1592764215/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1248789105&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady</a> to guide us toward using Mary as our guide and example.  <a href="http://snoringscholar.blogspot.com/2009/06/mother-teresa-in-shadow-of-our-lady.html" target="_blank">Read Sarah’s review of Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady.</a></p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/" target="_blank">Word on Fire</a></li> <li>Catholicism:  <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/donate.aspx" target="_blank">Donate,</a> <a href="http://www.wordonfire.org/The-Catholicism-Project/Trailer.aspx" target="_blank">Trailer</a></li> <li>Father Robert Barron is represented by <a href="http://www.maximusmg.com" target="_blank">The Maximus Group</a>.  For more information or to contact Father Barron to speak to your parish or organization, visit <a href="http://www.tmgspeakers.com" target="_blank">TMGSpeakers.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/category/contests/" target="_blank">Current CatholicMom.com Contests</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a [...] My special guest for this week’s podcast is Father Robert Barron.  This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron’s latest project, Catholicism.  Please consider a donation of any size and join us in praying for Father [...] Catholic Moments #113 – Alabama Pilgrimage http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/03/catholic-moments-113-alabama-pilgrimage/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/03/catholic-moments-113-alabama-pilgrimage/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:29:04 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4818 cm113This week’s bonus episode brings you along on my recent trip to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.  Come along with my parents and me as we visit some wonderful Catholic sites in Alabama and enjoy a special interview with my 10 year old nephew, Patrick.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/03/catholic-moments-113-alabama-pilgrimage/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm113.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4820" title="cm113" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cm113.jpg" alt="cm113" width="265" height="181" /></a>This week’s bonus episode brings you along on my recent trip to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.  Come along with my parents and me as we visit some wonderful Catholic sites in Alabama and enjoy a special interview with my 10 year old nephew, Patrick.<span id="more-4818"></span></p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://svdpcatholicschool.org/" target="_blank">St. Vincent de Paul School, Long Beach, Mississippi </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.olamshrine.com/" target="_blank">Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stbernardabbey.com/default.asp?iId=KEMFL" target="_blank">St. Bernard Abbey </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.avemariagrotto.com/" target="_blank">Ave Maria Grotto</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/pilgrimage/welcome.htm" target="_blank">EWTN Pilgrimage Information</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/07/29/2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa_Hendey/619733302">Lisa’s Facebook Profile</a>, <a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/profile/LisaHendey" target="_blank">SQPN Connect Page</a>, <a href="http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=40062&check=-46335136&s=1">Plurk</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/LisaHendey">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpngear.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1">Catholic Mom Logo Store</a></li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the <a title="feed" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/CatholicMoments">feed</a> | Subscribe with <a title="iTunes" href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=262109947">iTunes</a><br /> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0616483571750974"; /* 468x60, created 12/15/08 */ google_ad_slot = "8366895310"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script><br /> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></p> This week’s bonus episode brings you along on my recent trip to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.  Come along with my parents and me as we visit some wonderful Catholic sites in Alabama and enjoy a special interview with my 10 year old [...] Catholic Moments #112 – Woodeene Koenig-Bricker http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/29/catholic-moments-112-woodeene-koenig-bricker/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/29/catholic-moments-112-woodeene-koenig-bricker/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:09:05 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4739 cm112Our special guest for this week’s show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice.

This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict’s key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Woodeene helps us understand how a commitment to being environmentally responsible blends with our Catholic faith and offers suggestions for building this lifestyle within our families.

We begin a series of monthly reflections on the Year of the Priest. In today’s reflection, Deacon Tom invites us to consider that priests are a manifestation of the love of Christ, and that priests are the gloves that God uses to touch us.

In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard reflects on Mary as a baby person, inspired by the experience of her brother’s new son.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/29/catholic-moments-112-woodeene-koenig-bricker/feed/ 0 <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4740" title="cm112" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cm112.jpg" alt="cm112" width="265" height="181" />Our special guest for this week’s show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594712115?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1594712115">Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1594712115" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.<span id="more-4739"></span></p> <p>This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict’s key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Woodeene helps us understand how a commitment to being environmentally responsible blends with our Catholic faith and offers suggestions for building this lifestyle within our families.</p> <p>We begin a series of monthly reflections on the Year of the Priest. In today’s reflection, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> invites us to consider that priests are a manifestation of the love of Christ, and that priests are the gloves that God uses to touch us.</p> <p>In this week’s Mary Moment, <a href="http://snoringscholar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> reflects on Mary as a baby person, inspired by the experience of her brother’s new son.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594712115?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1594712115">Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1594712115" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker</li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/07/22/2009/07/15/2009/07/08/2009/06/24/2009/06/18/2009/06/11/2009/06/04/2009/05/27/2009/05/20/2009/05/13/2009/05/06/2009/04/30/2009/04/22/category/book-club/" target="_blank">CatholicMom.com Book Club</a></li> <li><a href="http://catholicmom.catholiccompany.com/">The Catholic Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa_Hendey/619733302">Lisa’s Facebook Profile</a>, <a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/profile/LisaHendey" target="_blank">SQPN Connect Page</a>, <a href="http://plurk.com/redeemByURL?from_uid=40062&check=-46335136&s=1">Plurk</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/LisaHendey">Twitter</a></li> <li><a [...] Our special guest for this week’s show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice. This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope [...] Catholic Moments #111 – Steve Weidenkopf, Epic http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/22/catholic-moments-111-steve-weidenkopf-epic/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/22/catholic-moments-111-steve-weidenkopf-epic/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:56:07 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4634 Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource Epic: A Journey Through Church History. Epic is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic Church. Steve and his co-author, Dr. Alan Schreck, identfy the main events in history, culture and politics, as well as identifying the popes, martyrs, saints and Doctors of the Church.

This week, Deacon Tom shares a reflection “Do Not Lose Heart — There is Good News!” Tom’s sharing is based on thoughts from a Staff Worker at Madonna House in Canada.

Sarah Reinhard reflects on a passage from Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, encouraging us to seek Christ’s peace in the midst of suffering.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/22/catholic-moments-111-steve-weidenkopf-epic/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cm111.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4635" title="cm111" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cm111.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="181" /></a>Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1934217506?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1934217506">Epic: A Journey Through Church History</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1934217506" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</strong></em> <em><strong>Epic</strong></em> is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic Church. <span id="more-4634"></span> Steve and his co-author, Dr. Alan Schreck, identfy the main events in history, culture and politics, as well as identifying the popes, martyrs, saints and Doctors of the Church.</p> <p>This week, <a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom</a> shares a reflection “Do Not Lose Heart — There is Good News!” Tom’s sharing is based on thoughts from a Staff Worker at Madonna House in Canada.</p> <p><a href="http://snoringscholar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard reflects</a> on a passage from <em><strong>Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady</strong></em>, by Joseph Langford, encouraging us to seek Christ’s peace in the midst of suffering.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Steve Weidenkopf – <a href="http://catholictimeline.com/" target="_blank">CatholicTimeline.com</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1934217506?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1934217506">Epic: A Journey Through Church History</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1934217506" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O21IB8?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001O21IB8">Epic: A Journey Through Church History,20-Part Study (20 CDs)</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=B001O21IB8" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O21IBI?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001O21IBI">Epic: A Journey Through Church History, 20-Part Study (10 DVDs)</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=B001O21IBI" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" [...] Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource Epic: A Journey Through Church History. Epic is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic Church. Steve and his co-author, Dr. [...] Congratulations to Regina Doman! http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/21/congratulations-to-regina-doman/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/21/congratulations-to-regina-doman/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:20:13 +0000 Lisa Hendey http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4622 Happy hugs to Catholic author and friend of CatholicMom.com Regina Doman for the great news that her audio Drama based upon her amazing book The Shadow Of The Bear has won a big award! The following press release shares all of the details.

The Shadow of the Bear Audio Drama Wins 2009 Uni Award from the Sonic Society
Press release from Chesterton Press.

MP3 of Award Presentation:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/sonic/SSociety158.mp3 (Shadow begins at about 22 minutes into the show.)

Based on the book by Regina Doman, The Shadow of the Bear audio drama has won the Sonic Society’s 2009 Uni Award for Best Audio Drama Show.

The Sonic Society (www.sonicsociety.org) is a Broadcast/Podcast out of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. It
showcases the very best of Modern Audio Drama from around the world.  On their show during November
2008 the Sonic Society featured the entire 4-hour audio drama of The Shadow of the Bear, produced by Andrew Schmiedicke and written and directed by Regina Doman of Chesterton Productions
(www.chestertonproductions.com).

At the end of May 2009, the Sonic Society invited its 50,000 listeners world wide to nominate their favorite
show for its 2nd Annual Uni Awards.  The finalists in seven different categories were chosen by popular vote
and announced on the Sonic Society’s blog on June 9. The listeners then voted on the finalists.  After all the
votes were in, Jack Ward of the Sonic Society said, “The Shadow of the Bear won by a clear majority the
“Best Audio Drama Show”.

“I couldn’t be more delighted,” said Regina.

“So many people helped to make this happen,” said Andrew.

Joe Miller donated the production studio and sound equipment.  Most of the cast came from Christendom
College, Front Royal, Virginia; but there were also some from Canada, and Leonardo de Felipis of St. Luke
Productions (www.stlukeproductions.com) played both the villain and the victim in the show.  The band
Scythian (www.scythianmusic.com) gave permission for their performance of the “Drums of Belfast” to be
used as the opening and closing music for the drama, and Johnny Doman (www.johnnydoman.com) wrote and performed most of the music used within the drama.

Ken Fast of Northern Rain Studio in Canada (www.northernrainstudio.com) handled all the post-production.
After receiving the digitized recordings of the actors and actresses, Ken and his team edited and mixed the
performance with music and sound effects.  “I think it’s a great example of how we can all work together no
matter where we are,” Ken said.  “Through the power of the internet we can transfer it, and way up here in
Alberta, we can do the sound track.”

And the result of this cooperative work is fantastic.  Not only did The Shadow of the Bear win the “Best Audio Drama Show”, it was also a finalist in 4 other categories:

1. Best Sound and Editing by Northern Rain Studio
2. Best Script by Regina Doman (www.ReginaDoman.com)
3. Best Actress for Theresa Ford Fisher’s performance of Blanche Brier
4. Best Actor for Alex Fedoryka’s performance of Bear

The Shadow of the Bear is about a mysterious young man, who lands on Blanche and Rose Brier’s doorstep in New York City. The two sisters have conflicting opinions on whether or not he is dangerous. Even as Blanche learns to trust him, her fears that Bear’s friendship threatens their family prove terrifyingly true. A modern retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale, “Snow White and Rose Red”.  For more information about this story and its sequels, visit www.FairyTaleNovels.com.

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/21/congratulations-to-regina-doman/feed/ 1 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/albumcover.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4627" title="albumcover" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/albumcover.jpg" alt="" width="277" height="222" /></a><em>Happy hugs to Catholic author and friend of CatholicMom.com <a href="http://reginadoman.com/" target="_blank">Regina Doman</a> for the great news that her audio Drama based upon her amazing book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883937760?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1883937760">The Shadow Of The Bear</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=1883937760" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> has won a big award! </em><span id="more-4622"></span><em>The following press release shares all of the details. </em></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>The Shadow of the Bear Audio Drama Wins 2009 Uni Award from the Sonic Society</strong></span><br /> <em>Press release from Chesterton Press.</em></p> <p><em>MP3 of Award Presentation:  <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/sonic/SSociety158.mp3" target="_blank">http://traffic.libsyn.com/sonic/SSociety158.mp3</a> (Shadow begins at about 22 minutes into the show.)</em></p> <p>Based on the book by Regina Doman, <strong>The Shadow of the Bear</strong> audio drama has won the Sonic Society’s 2009 Uni Award for Best Audio Drama Show.<br /> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-0616483571750974"; /* 468x60, created 11/24/08 */ google_ad_slot = "6366515756"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // --></script><br /> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script></p> <p>The Sonic Society (<a href="www.sonicsociety.org" target="_blank">www.sonicsociety.org</a>) is a Broadcast/Podcast out of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. It<br /> showcases the very best of Modern Audio Drama from around the world.  On their show during November<br /> 2008 the Sonic Society featured the entire 4-hour audio drama of The Shadow of the Bear, produced by Andrew Schmiedicke and written and directed by Regina Doman of Chesterton Productions<br /> (<a href="www.chestertonproductions.com" target="_blank">www.chestertonproductions.com</a>).</p> <p>At the end of May 2009, the Sonic Society invited its 50,000 listeners world wide to nominate their favorite<br /> show for its 2nd Annual Uni Awards.  The finalists in seven different categories were chosen by popular vote<br /> and announced on the Sonic Society’s blog on June 9. The listeners then voted on the finalists.  After all the<br /> votes were in, Jack Ward of the Sonic Society said, “<strong>The Shadow of the Bear</strong> won by a clear majority the<br /> “Best Audio Drama Show”.</p> <p>“I couldn’t be more delighted,” said Regina.</p> <p>“So many people helped to make this happen,” said Andrew.</p> <p>Joe Miller donated the production studio and sound equipment.  Most of the cast came from Christendom<br /> College, Front Royal, Virginia; but there were also some from Canada, and Leonardo de Felipis of St. Luke<br [...] Happy hugs to Catholic author and friend of CatholicMom.com Regina Doman for the great news that her audio Drama based upon her amazing book The Shadow Of The Bear has won a big award! The following press release shares all of the details. The [...] Catholic Moments #110 – Kathy Bleichrodt http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/15/catholic-moments-110-kathy-bleichrodt/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/15/catholic-moments-110-kathy-bleichrodt/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:50:19 +0000 Catholic Moments Podcast http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4484 On this week’s episode, we feature the story of Kathy Bleichrodt, a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the Mother Mary series of catechetical books for Catholic families.  In conjunction with this week’s podcast, we are offering you a chance to win one of three prize packages of Kathy’s books.  Click here to enter this super giveaway and share these terrific resources with the special children in your life.

Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled “Spiritual Freedom” inspired by the books Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus and Spiritual Freedom: God’s Life-changing Gift by Father Dave Pivonka.

Sarah Reinhard encourages us to emulate Mary’s trusting surrender to God’s will for our lives in this week’s Mary Moment.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/15/catholic-moments-110-kathy-bleichrodt/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cm110.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4480" title="cm110" src="http://new.catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cm110.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="181" /></a>On this week’s episode, we feature the story of <a href="http://www.willywheat.com/" target="_blank">Kathy Bleichrodt</a>, a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the <em><strong><a href="http://www.willywheat.com/" target="_blank">Mother Mary</a></strong></em> series of catechetical books for Catholic families.  <span id="more-4484"></span>In conjunction with this week’s podcast, we are offering you a chance to win one of three prize packages of Kathy’s books.  <a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/15/family-catechetical-books-contest/" target="_blank">Click here to enter this super giveaway and share these terrific resources with the special children in your life</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.deacontomonline.com" target="_blank">Deacon Tom Fox</a> shares a reflection entitled “Spiritual Freedom” inspired by the books <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/086716882X?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=086716882X">Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus</a></strong></em><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=086716882X" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> and <em><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0867168609?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0867168609">Spiritual Freedom: God’s Life-changing Gift</a><img style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=catholicmomcom&l=as2&o=1&a=0867168609" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </strong></em>by Father Dave Pivonka.</p> <p><a href="http://snoringscholar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Reinhard</a> encourages us to emulate Mary’s trusting surrender to God’s will for our lives in this week’s Mary Moment.</p> <p>Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email <a href="mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com">lisa@catholicmom.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Links for this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/15/family-catechetical-books-contest/" target="_blank">Family Catechetical Books Contest</a></li> <li><a href="../2009/07/06/a-catholic-mom%e2%80%99s-ultimate-embroidered-gift-set-contest/" target="_blank">A Catholic Mom’s Ultimate Embroidered Gift Set Contest</a></li> <li><a href="http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/" target="_blank">SQPN Connect</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.olgpicnicnh.org/" target="_blank">Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Picnic and Christian Concert</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.angelusband.com/" target="_blank">L’Angelus</a></li> <li><a [...] On this week’s episode, we feature the story of Kathy Bleichrodt, a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the Mother Mary series of catechetical books for Catholic families.  In conjunction with this week’s podcast, we are [...]