Pat Gohn

Among Women “Espresso Shot” debuts today. Our topic: Perseverance

I hope you will enjoy this new, shorter, version of Among Women. Listen here! The topic is perseverance and it’s a reflection on Psalm 103. Listen to the podcast. ::: Faithful Among Women listeners will know that I recently announced on episode 191 that I’m attempting to offer fresh audio three times a month… that…

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Among Women 192: Finding God in Hollywood and where you are

Among Women is back! This episode recaps my summer break from podcasting and returns with reflections on building a strong prayer life to help to keep us in God’s will. In it I unpack these themes in the life and writings of St Elizabeth Ann Seton We also find them in the work of actress/producer Christin…

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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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I’m over at the WINE Blog… talking about the fantastic… the infinite…

Women In the New Evangelization = that’s WINE! I’m happy to be contributing to their blog this week! Catholics believe in the fantastic, the miraculous, and the infinite! God. Love. Forgiveness. Friendship. Heaven. Friendship with God of the universe! Joy for eternity! Truly, this is the stuff of celebration! I’m a wine drinker – and…

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Among Women Podcast 191: Jenny’s IVF Story — a powerful story of loss, healing, and redemption

This is a very important show for the Among Women audience since it is first time we’ve discussed in-vitro fertilization, both in relation to Catholic teaching, and within the life story of a guest. For many years I have searched for a guest who would dare to talk about this subject in a reasonable and…

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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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Ladies: The Blessed, Beautiful, & Bodacious one-day retreat comes to Elkhart IN – May 9! Join me!

I’m hoping you’ll join me for a day-long retreat just for us girls! This women’s event, even though it is on Mother’s Day Weekend, is not just for Moms! We love Moms, of course! But the day is a celebration of the feminine genius — and that’s all women! I’ll be offering three talks on the…

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I’m speaking in Wayland MA this Wednesday night April 29 at 7:30pm! Please pre-register!

On this Wednesday April 30, the Elizabeth Ministry of Good Shepherd parish welcomes all guests to a woman’s event featuring a talk on the “The Gift of Womanhood: Answering the God’s call to lead through Spiritual Motherhood”. This evening will be held at St Zepherin Center at Good Shepherd parish in Wayland, MA. 7:30-9:15pm. The event is free,…

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Recap: Photos from the Sisters In Faith Conference, Billings MT

Thank you, good women of Montana, and sponsor KJCR –Billings Catholic Radio, and all the other sponsors, for an unforgettable two days of wine, women, and song! (and prayer, and talks, and sisterhood, of course!) ::: I really enjoyed having Jaime Thietten along for this event. Her music really complimented the message of the talks…

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