Pat Gohn

I’m on the road in 2017! Join me for retreat days in California and Massachusetts…

Good things to come! Find two upcoming dates in California, and one in Massachusetts on my events page! I’m thrilled that more and more women are interested in the feminine genius! Come join us for retreats based on the themes of my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood.  Looking to book…

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My next book… ALL IN: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters

  Coming March 3, 2017… Here’s the official description from the Ave Maria Press website: In this passionate and unapologetic account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life, Pat Gohn—popular speaker, retreat leader, catechist, and author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious—invites you to…

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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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Among Women 217: The Final Lap in the Year of Mercy

  Colette Higgins In this episode of Among Women, we chart a course for finishing strong in the Jubilee Year of Mercy. If you’ve put off acting on the merciful suggestions of this holy year, here’s your chance to change that! Don’t miss this stop on our pilgrim journey to heaven!  Speaking of pilgrimage and…

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Among Women 216: Riding the River of Grace

In this latest episode of Among Women, I talk about being persistent both in prayer, and in finding a way through grief, loss, and tribulation. I profile a woman from Scripture — the Canaanite woman — who begs Jesus to heal her daughter from a demon. Plus I speak with Catholic author and singer-songwriter Susan…

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Among Women 215: Prayer Companions

Need a prayer companion for your motherhood vocation? CatholicMom.com has got you covered! Not only is CatholicMom.com a great source of inspiration and community for mothers, but its also a tour de force when it comes to book publishing, thanks to the ongoing work of CM founder and Catholic author, Lisa Hendey. This episode of Among Women brings together Lisa Hendey and…

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Among Women Podcast 214: Lessons from Sickness and the Brink of Death

In this latest episode of Among Women, we listen to the very personal journey of Pat’s friend, Peggy Mannion, who almost died from severe pancreatitis. Peggy looks back at her journey to the brink of death, and a return to wellness, as she recounts her faith in God, and the friendship of Mary, and a new…

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Among Women Espresso Shot #10: Gratitude and the Universal Prayer

20 years cancer-free. That’s what August 28, 2016 means to mean. That. And it’s the feast of one of my favorite patrons, St Augustine. This short Espresso Shot celebrates my deep gratitude to the Lord who has done “great things” for me. Come join me in prayer. And raise a cuppa joy. (It also celebrates…

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What goes around comes around… I’m the new editor at Catechist magazine!

I’ve had many years working as a freelance writer in the Catholic space. I’ve had many wonderful hours working for editors. Be it blogs, websites, magazines, pamphlets, broadcast, and books, I’ve been ever grateful for this meaningful work. In a world that glorifies bylines—despite the amazing growth of self-publishing—it is still, largely, editors behind the…

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Among Women Podcast 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus

A bit late due to technical difficulties, but we’re back with a new episode of Among Women! This show is dedicated to prayer as we talk with Julie Dortch Cragon about her latest book, Talking to God: Prayers for Catholic Women. You’ll also benefit from spiritual advice from Mother Teresa of Calcutta (soon to be canonized…

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