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Catch up with Among Women podcasts for December

This is such a busy time of year for everyone! But I’ve been busy with Among Women the past week, too! Two shows released this week — one long and one short! #1: Among Women 238  invites us to become cultural mystics, and discover a deeper awareness of the sacred in our culture. Listen to this…

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Among Women 232: On the Cusp of Advent

This episode of Among Women begins with a few Advent tips. Then, it shines a spotlight on the life of two women who, as writers, offer their gifts for the sake of the Church, and advancing its mission. Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska is a Polish saint whose writing for the missions eventually blossomed into a religious…

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Among Women 218: Advent and Ignatian Spirituality

In this latest episode of Among Women, I finally overcome software crashes and bring you a podcast! Yay! Join me for a look at the “three comings” of Christ in Advent, and a look at Elizabeth’s role in the Gospel as it pertains to Advent. Plus a primer on the Examen prayer and Ignatian Spirituality,…

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Third Sunday of Advent Music – “Ready the Way”, by Curtis Stephan

In this video, the artist/composer talks about the meaning behind the song for a few minutes. If you just would like to hear the song, skip to 5:26 in the video. I’m liking this one because of its simplicity… I can just sing it as I go through my day.

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Books for the Catholics on Your List: 5 Keepsakes, 5 Classics, & 5 Good Stories + Bonus suggestions

What kinds of books do I like to read, and what makes a good Christmas present? I like keepsake kinds of books, I like spiritual classics, and I like a good story… I’m offering this list to see if there’s something on it that might be of interest for your Christmas shopping needs. (I also…

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This makes me think… about the challenge of letting the Lord lead every aspect of my life…

The Three Comings of the Lord We know that there are three comings of the Lord. The third lies between the other two. It is invisible, while the other two are visible. In the first coming he was seen on earth, dwelling among men; he himself testifies that they saw him and hated him. In…

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It’s First Saturday tomorrow — Make it a Morning with Mom! #5FirstSat4Mary

Tomorrow is a First Saturday. I hope you’ll join in beginning this 5-month devotion or continue along with me. This is my 4th of 5 first Saturdays. Earlier posts are here: the beginning, the second, and third. The first post outlines the “how-to’s” for the First Saturday devotion. I’ve learned a few things as I’ve…

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