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Thank you, Mother Angelica, for teaching us the art of networking for Jesus…

Jesus was her spouse and Eucharistic Adoration was the center of her television ministry. That’s what stands out for me as the Catholic world mourns the passing of Mother Angelica, foundress of two religious orders of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and Franciscan Missionaries, and the Eternal Word Television Network, EWTN.  With prayer and…

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Just call me the Titanium Hipster…

Other than a few podcasts, things have been a little quiet around here on the writing front. I’m just past a month post-op. On Jan 29 I had surgery for my second total hip-joint replacement. This time it was on my left side. In 2008, about a month after I graduated with my Masters, I…

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9 Days for Life starts today! (A quick video to explain it!)

This is a great initiative in anticipation of the 2016 March for Life.

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I’m just one of the many presenters supporting “The Catholic Conference 4 Moms” on February 20, 2016!

I’ll be presenting at the Catholic Conference 4 Moms, Feb 20, 2016. I’m just one of many guest speakers featured! Who? This is for Moms — all moms need support in their faith and their mission! Watch the video trailer here.  What? An online conference that you can stream or download as an individual, or…

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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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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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Schedule for Ave Maria Press Book Signings at #WMF2015. Meet me & others at Booth 742!

Awesome book resources from many of Ave Maria Press’ authors can be found at booth #742 at the World Meeting of Families! Hope to see you this Wednesday at 2pm! Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 4 p.m.–Live broadcast with Greg and Lisa Popcak Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 9:45 a.m–live broadcast with Grace Urbanski 10 a.m.–Grace Urbanski…

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It’s like I’m going to the Catholic Super Bowl. #PopeIsHope #goodiswinning #PopeinPhilly

I feel like I’m going to the Catholic Super Bowl! And we’re all rooting for the same team! It seems to me that the World Meeting of Families (WMF) has morphed into the World Meeting with Francis, and I could not be happier. So many details, so many people coming to see him. I’ll be part of…

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My thanks to Terry Polakovic…

Those of you familiar with Among Women, or my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, may recognize Terry Polakovic’s name. Terry was one of the founders for Endow, a wonderful ministry to women that specializes in educating on the nature and dignity of women. She later became its President and one of the…

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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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