Maria Johnson

Our Lady of Charity answers my prayers… she sent Maria Morera Johnson on pilgrimage with the #PopeInCuba

One of the many fruits of my friendship with María Morera Johnson, is not only finding a friend who loves the Blessed Mother and the Rosary, but through her I learned about Mary’s title as Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba. Her full title in Spanish is La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre.  Good…

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My Year to Write Forewords: 3 great books coming from Melanie Rigney, Lisa Mladinich, and Maria Morera Johnson

When the first request came in, I was a bit shocked and humbled. Within a couple weeks two more invitations came in. Last winter, amidst the trials of being cooped up by continual snow storms, God gave me three new assignments in support of other writers with new books. It is with deep gratitude that…

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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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Good for the Soul: On Writerly friends, Pray-ers, and Sisters-in-Christ

I am a blessed woman and I know it. For much of my life I have not only enjoyed the love and friendship of my husband, Bob, but I have known the wealth of women friends who are devoted to Christ and each other. And let me tell you, Bob himself is grateful that I…

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Go Deeper with God: 7 Among Women “Best of” Podcasts about Prayer

AW 77 A Special Edition on Prayer:  Among Women listeners open up about why prayer is important to them, and the role it plays in their lives. Listen! AW 143 Growing in Friendship with Jesus and His Queen: A conversation with the dynamic and fun-loving author/blogger/film producer Sr Helena Burns FSP as we break open her book, He…

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Another feast day for Momma Mary — as Patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is among my favorite titles for Mary. And though my circumstances prevent me from sharing very much here, I do have a few things you may like… My favorite quote from this apparition: “Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am…

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The F.U.N. Quotient…

Three very random and unrelated blog posts that made me smile this week… First, is one that I somehow instigated. Maria Johnson is my pal and she owns a nice camera and she’s takes it with her on many of her travels. This week she  composed an entire blog post on feral chickens…  and other feral creatures…

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Still Pouring High Test: Another Cup of Coffee hosts the Blessed, Beautiful, & Bodacious blog tour

Here’s a little introduction to the book’s blog tour: Ten Bodacious Basic… Ten Minutes at Time: listen to ‘Blog Tour for “Blessed, Beautiful, & Bodacious”’ on Audioboo Another Cup of Coffee is, to me, one of the world’s greatest names for a blog, and I’m happy that the Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious blog tour is parked…

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The F.U.N. Quotient… Catholic wives edition

Thanks for a clever jokester and all around new media creative guy Ashley Collins, my gal pals and I ended up in a fun little meme-like photo op. (From left to right: yours truly, Kelly Wahlquist, Maria Johnson, Sarah Reinhard, and the ringleader in getting the photo — Lisa Hendey.)

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Among Women Podcast #146: The Power of a Praying Friend

It’s great to have a friend. It’s even greater to have a friend who not only prays, but joins you in prayer. Check out the latest episode of Among Women as we prepare to welcome the Year of Faith and search for ways to grow in sharing our faith with others. Here’s one idea: pray…

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