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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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The F.U.N. Quotient… birding edition

Stuff Birders Say… What non- birders Say to Birders…  (Note: if you see the video titles, there is no sh*t or swear words in these videos.)

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This makes me think… “Let your heart be an altar…”

Paul says: I appeal to you by the mercy of God to present your bodies as a sacrifice, living and holy. The prophet said the same thing: Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but you have prepared a body for me. Each of us is called to be both a sacrifice to God and…

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The F.U.N. Quotient… this one’s for the Mom’s

And if you’ve raised toddler’s, this one’s for you. Hope you smile!   Finally, here’s a cheerful soundtrack for your day!

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Quick Conversation Starters for Sharing Your Faith

Question: How can I strike up an evanvelization conversation? from Catholics Come Home on Vimeo.

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This makes me think… God’s desire is to be loved rather than feared.

I appeal to you by the mercy of God. This appeal is made by Paul, or rather, it is made by God through Paul, because of God’s desire to be loved rather than feared, to be a father rather than a Lord. God appeals to us in his mercy to avoid having to punish us…

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