This time on Among Women we look at the beauty of being both Martha and Mary with an excerpt from author Lisa Hendey’s A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, just one of the book in the Catholic Mom imprint series from Ave Maria Press. This episode also introduces another new book in the line, The Catholic…
Read MoreThe creativity behind the folks at Catholic Memes is incredible. One part funny-bone, one part Catechism, I love these! Here are some of my favorites that spread Catholic joy. *F.U.N. = frequent unbridled nonsense note: comments have been disabled because I’m not at my desk to moderate them.
Read MoreIf you’ve been an Among Women listener for a while, you’ve seen the podcast web pages grow and change through the years. Today I’m a happy to announce the latest version, courtesy of the web talents of Dorian Speed of Up to Speed. Some of you may know Dorian as the author of the Scrutinies blog,…
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Back in February, I had heard that the Catholic Voices team would be coming to the Archdiocese of Boston. A few folks I know gave me a nudge to apply. I wasn’t sure I was a good candidate, but I was curious nonetheless. Catholic Voices is a program that takes committed Catholics who want to…
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One of the nicest things in the book-writing process for me was when Terry Polakovic, the Executive Director of Endow, offered to write the foreword to Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious. She writes, “Pat and I both seek to communicate that when women appreciate and nurture their “feminine genius” through prayer and faith-filled living, they are…
Read MoreThe Characteristics of Effective Evangelization If, then, our encounter with Christ is the premise of evangelization, what are some of the other characteristics of evangelization that will render it effective in our time? Let me suggest the 4 Cs of effective evangelization – namely that it needs to be CLEAR, CHALLENGING, COMPASSIONATE, and CONVINCING. First,…
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This post is for all those who struggle with their relationship with their fathers. Sometimes, when Father’s Day comes around, we are reminded more acutely that the pain of these relationships or non-relationships plays like uncomfortable background noise in our lives. I’m no expert in the field of human relationships, but I do know this:…
Read MoreToday I’m over at Catholic Mom, with another installment in what I loosely call, “Tales from the Empty Nest” … a little ruminating about my passing on furniture to my daughter who is getting married very soon. I’m busy repainting two pieces of furniture that have already served three generations of my family — a…
Read MoreA great bit courtesy of the Jay Leno Show and some hidden cameras at a gas station… Not only did I smile at this, but I’m reminded to have a song in my heart EVERY day! H/T The French Revolution blog
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For a limited time, now thru June 16th, registration is open for local participants from the greater Boston area, ahead of the general registration open to the general public. Get your ticket for the Catholic New Media Conference now! The conference will take place at the Archdiocese of Boston’s Pastoral Center. For a list of…
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Here it’s coffee and conversation, and where the faith-sharing is often a friendly mix of catechesis and cannoli. It’s a place where we can catch up…
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