Pat Gohn

My Year to Write Forewords: 3 great books coming from Melanie Rigney, Lisa Mladinich, and Maria Morera Johnson

When the first request came in, I was a bit shocked and humbled. Within a couple weeks two more invitations came in. Last winter, amidst the trials of being cooped up by continual snow storms, God gave me three new assignments in support of other writers with new books. It is with deep gratitude that…

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Sisters of Life featured in NY Times & WSJ! #YearOfConsecratedLife

Did you know that the Sisters of Life were founded by the late Cardinal John O’ Connor to serve the Church and, in particular, to spread the pro-life teachings of our faith and fight against the culture of death? And as this is the Year of Consecrated Life, let’s just take a few moments and…

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This makes me think… the empty nest and growing older is a privilege…

Arriving at an older age is to be considered a privilege: not simply because not everyone has the good fortune to reach this stage in life, but also, and above all, because this period provides real possibilities for better evaluating the past, for knowing and living more deeply the Paschal Mystery, for becoming an example…

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I’m over at the WINE Blog… talking about the fantastic… the infinite…

Women In the New Evangelization = that’s WINE! I’m happy to be contributing to their blog this week! Catholics believe in the fantastic, the miraculous, and the infinite! God. Love. Forgiveness. Friendship. Heaven. Friendship with God of the universe! Joy for eternity! Truly, this is the stuff of celebration! I’m a wine drinker – and…

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Among Women Podcast 191: Jenny’s IVF Story — a powerful story of loss, healing, and redemption

This is a very important show for the Among Women audience since it is first time we’ve discussed in-vitro fertilization, both in relation to Catholic teaching, and within the life story of a guest. For many years I have searched for a guest who would dare to talk about this subject in a reasonable and…

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Gohn fishin’

No Chevy van. Just a Mini Cooper, and the one I love.

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This^ is one badass book by María Morera Johnson — literally! Did I mention it’s about saints?!

Yes, that’s really the title… My Badass Book of Saints… and from what I’ve read, the saints in there are pretty badass — but in a you’ll-never-guess-this kind of way! Fun stuff! And good story telling too. The book is due out in November, but let’s get excited and pre-order it NOW! Just cuz we can!…

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This makes me think… quotes from St Philip Neri

Short effective prayers of St Philip Neri: “Jesus, be a Jesus to me.”  “I cannot love you unless you help me, my Jesus.”  “My Jesus, if you want me, cut the fetters that keep me from you.” Good advice from him: “Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore, the…

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Among Women Podcast 190: Cultivate your faith in a garden – with Margaret Rose Realy

I’m pleased that my Among Women guest is Margaret Rose Realy, author of A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac and my longtime friend from the Catholic Writers Guild. We discuss the new book and the intersection of faith and the beauty of creation. Margaret is not only a blogger and author, but she’s a Master Gardener. Enjoy this conversation from…

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