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Among Women Espresso Shot #38: Blessed are those who mourn

I’m back with another Among Women Espresso Shot with my continuing series on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. I’m taking the eight beatitudes and unpacking them in three ways: 1) How the beatitude paints a picture of Jesus and reveals his countenance – or shows us a summary of his life. 2) How…

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Among Women Espresso Shot #37: Blessed are the poor in spirit

The latest Among Women Espresso Shot podcast continues with examining the Beatitudes. This 15-minute podcast delves into one verse: “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (MT 5:3) This podcast examines the inspiration Jesus, where we put our trust, and the call to be humble — like Jesus. My reflections…

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Among Women Espresso Shot #36: The Beatitudes, an overview

Listen to Episode 36 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching. The topic: The Beatitudes – A Snapshot of Jesus and Christian Life In this espresso shot, I begin a series looking at the Beatitudes, as found in Matthew 5:1-12. This podcast offers a brief overview of…

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Among Women 248: Catholic Working Mothers

One of the most popular topics on the Among Women podcast has been that of working mothers. In this latest episode, I welcome longtime listener and now author of The Catholic Working Mothers’ Guide to Life — Joanna Wahlund — to tackle this important subject. This episode of Among Women examines the challenges of mothers who…

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Among Women 247: Becoming Women of the Word

In this new episode of Among Women, we ponder the call based on the title of Sarah Christmyer’s new book Becoming Women of the Word. It’s a wonderful conversation filled with the story of Rahab’s faith, as found in the book of Joshua. This is the kind of faith that calls us to trust in…

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Among Women 246: 5 New Saints and a Manual for Women

In this new episode of Among Women I offer a summary of the lives of 5 new saints being raised to the altar today (3 religious women, 1 laywoman, and 1 priest-Cardinal): Dulce Lopes Mariam Thresia Marguerite Bays Giuseppina Vannini John Henry Newman I’m also happy to be joined by my friend, Danielle Bean, and…

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Among Women 245: And Lovely It Is – with Sarah Hart

In this special music edition of Among Women, I bring you new music from Grammy-nominated singer-songerwriter, Sarah Hart.A Listen to AW 245 now. “And Lovely It Is” is Sarah’s 11th album and features songs about her family and more. Join us for a lovely conversation with stories about the music from Sarah Hart. You’ll find all…

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Among Women Espresso Shot #35: Praying, Sacrificing, and Reparation

Our Lady at Fatima gave a bold message of prayer and penance. But before she arrived on the scene, God sent an Angel to the children, the visionaries at Fatima. Learn the prayers that the Angel taught the children — a powerful and needed kind of intercession for the Church and the world we live…

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Among Women 244: The Power of Forgiveness

I’m back in the studio and Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur drops by the Among Women podcast to talk about her new book, The Power of Forgiveness. We spend time talking about forgiveness from God as it comes to us via the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, as well as talking about the graces we need to forgive others…

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Catching up with Among Women… Plus, explore 2 new books this summer!

I’m happy to share some great podcasts from conversations I’ve had in recent weeks with two wonderful authors.  In episode 242 of Among Women, I unpack “holy hacks” which not only assist us in growing in the spiritual life, but it is also the great title of a new book from my guest, Patti Maguire…

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