October 10, 2016

In this episode:

“Blessed are They”: Blessed Maria Ludovico DeAngelis

“Among Women” Guests: Lisa Hendey and Sarah Reinhard

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 brings together Lisa Hendey and author-editor Sarah Reinhard together to discuss their latest collaboration with a cast of thousands, The Catholic Moms’ Prayer Companion: A book of daily reflections.

I’m happy to have been a contributor to this book and give it my highest endorsement. Here’s some notes about it from the CatholicMom.com website:

Whether you are a new or seasoned mom working in or outside of your home, this inspiring collection of reflections for every day of the year will help you

stay in touch with the seasons of the Church year;
remember Mary’s loving presence on her feast days;
keep company with both new and familiar saints;
see the spiritual meaning of secular holidays; and
make you smile with occasions such as Houseplant Appreciation Day and National Popcorn Day.

Each day begins with a brief quotation from scripture, saints, recent popes, or important spiritual writers. A personal reflection—written by contributors including Danielle Bean, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Lisa Mladinich, Elizabeth Scalia, Carolyn Woo, Mark Hart, and Jeff Young—focuses on some dimension of your spiritual, emotional, intellectual, or physical life. Each day also includes a brief prayer and a question or thought to ponder throughout the day.

Links for this episode:

Vatican bio for Blessed Maria Ludovica DeAngelis, and Pope John Paul II’s 2004 homily

The Catholic Mom Prayer Companion: A book of daily reflections

CatholicMom.com

Books by Lisa Hendey

Books by Sarah Reinhard

Other shows of related interest:

AW 173: Reflecting on Rwanda with Lisa Hendey

AW 193: #PopeinPhilly and World Meeting of Families Recap with Lisa Hendey

AW 133: Communing with the Saints, with Lisa Hendey

AW 150: The Rosary and Pregnancy, with Sarah Reinhard

AW 135: Books for the Fun of It, with Sarah Reinhard

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