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Catholic Moments #126 – Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere.com

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Nov 11th, 2009 • Category: Catholic Moments Podcast, Catholic New Media, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Teens

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.  (more…)

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

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

UI_Box_NewI just received a very interesting email signed by the former Senator of Pennsylvania.  While I seriously doubt that Senator Rick Santorum was actually sitting at his desk emailing me, Lisa from CatholicMom.com (more…)

MeFertil iPhone App Helps Track for NFP

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

I recently had the opportunity to review a new iPhone application that appears to be very helpful for those families practicing Natural Family Planning.  MeFertil retails on iTunes for $4.99 and helps whether you are looking to practice NFP or to become pregnant. (more…)

Catholic Moments #124 – Mike St. Pierre

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

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

Lisa Interviewed on Catholic Chicks

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Technology

A huge thank you to Monique of Catholic Chicks for “adopting me” recently and offering me a very fun interview opportunity.  (more…)

New iPhone App from CatholicTV

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Video

This new iPhone app from CatholicTV looks pretty cool – I love the YouTube video!
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I’m “Among Women”

By Pat Gohn • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Technology

amongwomenA humongous “Thank You Sister” goes out to my good friend and fellow podcaster Pat Gohn, who invited me to converse with her on this week’s episode of the ever-fabulous Among Women Podcast(more…)

Liturgy of the Word Video Reflection for 9/27/09

By John Paul the Great University • Sep 26th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, John Paul the Great University, Technology

More insight and inspiration from John Paul the Great Catholic University.  Find the Sunday Liturgy of the Word readings here and our Gospel Activities here. (more…)

Catholic College Month at Homeschool Connections

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Education Resources, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Teens

collegeWe moms of high schoolers need to say a huge “thank you” to our friend Maureen Wittmann, who will be hosting Catholic College Month during the month of October over at Homeschool Connections.  (more…)

Catholic Musicians Will Donate Their Voices to God on CatholicTV Telethon

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Music, Technology, Video

catholictv_logoBest wishes to CatholicTV for their upcoming annual telethon – if you love Catholic music, this sounds like a perfect opportunity to tune in and catch some of your favorites (more…)

Dear Hollywood

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Teens, Video

Kudos to the ladies of Growing Up Lane and Visualize Love for their incredible idea, “Project Chaste”.  Sick of the lies today’s media moguls heap on teens and young adults, they have come together to send a message that many young people today are choosing chastity and have the strength to withstand attacks and misinformation.  (more…)

A Shocking Vision of Students, New Media and Technology

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Teens

I caught this video over at Mike Hayes’ blog – with a teen headed to college next year and a tremendous interest in New Media, it caught my attention.  I’ve seen my kids “multitask”, seen how they interact with their friends online and in person, seen them turn off the TV (more…)

New Online Community for Catholic Young Adults

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 17th, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Technology

ibloom_logo_pantoneCongratulations to Katy and Mark Walker, Co-Founders, of the new and exciting online community for young adults, www.iibloom.com(more…)

SacredVerse.com – Bible Verses on the Go!

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 15th, 2009 • Category: Education Resources, Lisa's Blog, Prayer, Technology, Teens

Sacred Verse.com Logo 09 RGBCongratulations to Maria Marsella, founder of the new service SacredVerse.com, on her creative use of new media technology in evangelization.  (more…)

My Breakfast with Fr. Leo Patalinghug

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: Books, Cooking, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Year for Priests

DSC05196This morning, Fr. Leo Patalinghug — of Grace Before Meals and recent Food Network fame — cooked breakfast for me!  Actually, he cooked for over 200 guests, all local members of our Catholic Professional and Business Club.  (more…)

Live Podcast on Vocations

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Podcast, Technology

NL_logo_colorTomorrow at 1 p.m. CST, Sisters Julie Vieira, IHM, and Maxine Kollasch, IHM, of A Nun’s Life Ministry will be hosting a live podcast on Vocations and the 2009 NRVC/CARA Study. (more…)

New Rosary Resource – Rosary.com

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 15th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Prayer, Technology

Congratulations to the folks at The Catholic Company for the wonderful accomplishment of reclaiming the domain www.Rosary.com and opening it to serve Our Blessed Mother on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  (more…)

Twitter Founder Responds to Archbishop’s Criticism

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 7th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, Technology

Twitter attack 'could have been work of teenager in his bedroom' I was very interested in this article commenting upon Twitter founder Evan Williams’ recent response to Archbishop Vincent Nichols’ comments on the spiritual and emotional dangers of social networking.  (more…)

Catholic Moments #114 – Father Robert Barron

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Catholic Moments Podcast, Lisa's Blog, Podcast, Technology, Video

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.  (more…)

Join Me in Supporting The Catholicism Project

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 5th, 2009 • Category: Community Service, Education Resources, Lisa's Blog, Technology, Video

wofDuring the month of August, in my writing and podcasting efforts, I will be encouraging my fellow Catholic moms (and dads, kids, grandparents and religious…) to join me in supporting the work of Father Robert Barron and his tremendously innovative evangelistic effort, The Catholicism Project.   (more…)