Pat Gohn

This makes me think… an ancient church prayer for political leaders…

“Grant to them, Lord, health, peace, concord, and stability, so that they may exercise without offense the sovereignty that you have given them. Master, heavenly King of the ages, you give glory, honor, and power over the things of earth to the sons of men. Direct, Lord, their counsel, following what is pleasing and acceptable…

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I’m a guest at the WINE blog today… talking about wine and music and wisdom

A little proverb in the book of Sirach gets me started… “Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of wisdom is better than both.” —Sirach 40:20 Ah, wine and music! Two of my favorite things! Yet the proverb from Sirach offers much to consider as we examine the love of wisdom. The sound of a…

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I’m Keynoting at the Women on the Way Conference in the Diocese of Richmond, VA Nov. 21.

Come join me and 300+ friends for this women’s conference in the Diocese of Richmond. Registration is still open here!

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Thank you, Veterans! A tribute to Fr Emil Kapaun, Military Chaplain

I have this memory of helping my Mom packing goodies to ship to Vietnam where her younger brother was serving in the Army Infantry. In all I had four uncles who were in the military. Two were her younger brothers, and two were my father’s older brothers who were in the Navy. Today, I know…

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Celebrate Among Women’s “200th” episode by entering to win 1 of 4 prize packs (3 books each)! Enter thru 12/9.

  On December 10th, we reach 200 episodes of Among Women! I’m celebrating that milestone — to say thank you! thank you! thank you! The drawing for the 4 prize packages, each containing 3 books, focus on some of the major themes we’ve covered over the years… the feminine genius, Mary, the saints, and the maternal mission of women…

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Among Women 197: Badass Buddies and Pope Selfies – an interview with Maria Morera Johnson

This Among Women episode is one I’ve been waiting for all year! My friend, author and Catholic Weekend host María Morera Johnson, joins me for the Among Women interview. Maria brings some of the stories behind her new book, including how the book got its name:  My Badass Book of Saints: Courage Women Who Showed…

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This Makes Me Think… how good it is to be a child of God AND a child of the Church!

Jesus loves us so much that He wills to remain with us until the end of time. Therefore, He abides with us in the Blessed Sacrament as the Companion of our earthly pilgrimage, as the Food of our souls, but He also remains with us in the Church as our Guide, our Shepherd, and our…

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A Summer Leadership Conference in DC for Catholic Women ages 20-30 — The Given Forum. Apply now!

I’m happy to share this information about an exciting opportunity for faithful Catholic women between the ages of 20 and 30…. What’s it all about? From the event website… Why the theme, GIVEN? There are three pillars upholding this Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum. First: You are a gift! Second: God has given you gifts…

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Tomorrow is First Saturday! Who’s with me for Saturday #3? #5FirstSat4Mary

Since September I’ve been on a quest to make the Five First Saturdays devotion. So tomorrow is my third of, Lord-willing, five Saturdays. Today I’m going to confession in advance of the first Saturday because where I’ll be attending the First Saturday Mass in the morning, there will not be confessions available. So my First…

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