This week, Lisa interviews her new Faith and Family Live colleagues Danielle Bean and Rachel Balducci to celebrate the launch of FaithandFamilyLive.com. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Traditional Irish Tunes by Eric and Adam Hendey on YouTube
Saint Song on You Tube, The Saint Cast
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden - Making Good Choices: Pro Life Resources
Faith and Family Live Blog
Messies.com
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store
Closing Music - Take My Hand by Lorraine Doan

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #62

This week, Lisa highlights the work of Tami Kiser, founder of SmartMartha.com - Real Organization for Real Moms with Real Priorities. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on Psalm 139. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Faith and Family Live Blog
SmartMartha.com
Divine Mercy Podcast
Grapevine's World Youth Day Coverage
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #61

Lisa interviews Kelly Lynch, author of He Said Yes, the Catholic Press Association's first place winner in the 2008 Children's book category. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "WWJD and Would Be Followers". Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
He Said Yes: The Story of Father Mychal Judge by Kelly Lynch
Mychal's Message
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Health and Fitness with Christ
Home Biz MomCast - Uniting Families through Home Based Businesses
Music "How Can I Keep from Singing" by Lorraine Doan
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #60

Lisa shares the second half of her interview with Msgr. Michael Collins of St. Anne's Parish in Seal Beach, California as he celebrates his 90th birthday and 65 years as a priest. Enter for your chance to win our latest contest, three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #59

This week, Lisa celebrates the 90th birthday of Msgr. Michael Collins of Seal Beach, California who has served as a priest for over 65 years. Deacon Tom Fox shares a special Independence Day reflection entitled "The Beauty of God, Church and Country". Enter for your chance to win three great books from Life Teen by emailing Lisa@catholicmom.com by July 31 - be sure to include your full mailing address and to write "Life Teen Books Giveaway" in the subject line. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Grapevine - Your One Stop Connection to Catholic Music
Faith First Fitness
Sean the Duct Tape Guy
The Catholic Company
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #58

Enjoy a morning at the Catholic New Media Celebration as Lisa interviews CNMC participants in anticipation of the big event. Our Parish Media Liaison Kerry highlights some great books and our friend Chris Cash tells us about some great happenings at the Catholic Company. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Celebration
The Catholic Company
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Great Summer Reading
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #57

Come along with Lisa to the Diocese of Atlanta's Eucharistic Congress. We speak with many of the representatives of various apostolates at the Congress to learn more about how we can support our families and foster vocations. My next podcast will feature audio from the Catholic New Media Celebration. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Diocese of Atlanta's Eucharistic Congress
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #56

Lisa podcasts this week overlooking the bay in San Francisco. We share an interview with Christian Frank, author of the June CatholicMom.com Book Club fiction pick, Catholic Reluctantly. Deacon Tom Fox shares an inspirational Catholic Deacon Moment on the gift of the Eucharist. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Catholic Reluctantly
Kelly the Kitchen Cop
Parish Media Liaison Kerry Madden's Pick - Catholic Music
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #55

Join me this week for a visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Hear the sites and sounds of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Loretto Chapel. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on St. Therese of Lisieux and we learn about the game review website Jorim's List. Enter to win a lovely Amethyst Blessed Mother Necklace from On This Day Designs - email lisa@catholicmom.com by June 18, 2008 with the subject line "On This Day Giveaway". Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on the Fourth Commandment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:

Jorim's List
The Loretto Chapel
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #54

Lisa recounts her walk/run of the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. We review The List - a DVD by Fox Faith Movies. Enter to win a lovely Amethyst Blessed Mother Necklace from On This Day Designs - email lisa@catholicmom.com by June 18, 2008 with the subject line "On This Day Giveaway". Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on the Fourth Commandment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Making Music Praying Twice
Joe McClane's St. Ignatius Series
The List
Media Liaison Kerry's recommendation: ForYourMarraige.org
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #53

Our guest on today's show, Heidi Hess Saxton, is an author, Catholic adoption advocate, magazine editor and speaker.  Lisa shares some information on her "super secret project" and we look forward to the Catholic New Media Celebration.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Heidi Hess Saxton
Heidi's books:
Raising Up Mommy: A Study in Womanly Vice and Virtue
Behold Your Mother
Canticle Magazine
Catholic Hack sponsors Tarek Saab
Media Liaison Kerry's recommendation: Grace Before Meals

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #52

We spotlight the music of Nancy Krebs in this episode, featuring two songs from her CD Songs from the Heart. The burning question "What exactly is Catholic New Media?" is discussed and Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on welcoming kids at Mass. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Nancy Krebs
Catholic New Media Celebration
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #51

Come along as we go to watch the movie Prince Caspian with Adam and some of his friends. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this Episode:
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Official Website
Prince Caspian Movie Educational Resources
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #50

Lisa shares a conversation with Monica McConkey of Arma Dei, a company that creates products to help families celebrate our Catholic faith. Deacon Tom Fox shares a special reflection on seeing Christ in our priests  and Parish Media Liaison Kerry gives us the heads up on the Bella DVD. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Productivity @ Home
Arma Dei
Catholic Hack Podcast
Angelina - Hail Holy Queen
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #49

Lisa interviews Teresa Tomeo, nationally syndicated host of Catholic Connection and author of Noise: How Our Media-saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families. Deacon Tom Fox helps us celebrate Mother's Day with a wonderful reflection and Parish Media Liaison Kerry helps spread the word about CatholicMom.com. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Teresa Tomeo
Catholic Media Alert - Teresa Tomeo's blog
Noise: How Our Media-saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families
Rocking Romans
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #48

Lisa speaks with Fr. Tom Elliott, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, about his love of music, his CD Rock of Souls and his work in the Church. Deacon Tom Fox shares another moment entitled "All My Words for the Word". We're getting excited about the Catholic New Media Celebration, June 22 in Atlanta - help us spread the word and join in the fun! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Fr. Tom Elliott
Kerry Madden, Catholic Parish Media Liason
Catholic New Media Celebration
Catholic City with Zina
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #47

Lisa shares about Pope Benedict XVI's trip to the US and the audio from her interview on CNN and interviews Rebecca Christian of the Catholic in Film School blog on the topics of Christian film making and World Youth Day. Deacon Tom shares a reflection "Thoughts on Two Popes". Share your feedback at 206-339-9272 or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:

Rebecca Christian - Catholic in Film School
Catholic New Media Celebration
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #46

Hi friends and family,

I'm writing to request your prayers!  Tomorrow at 11:30 am EST I will be appearing on CNN's Newsroom discussing the topic of Catholic blogging during the Pope's visit.  I could use whatever media advice you have - I'm hoping to do my best to represent all of the hardworking souls who work to make CatholicMom.com all it has become.

So in the absence of unexpected last minute news (like earthquakes in Illinois), tune in and ask the Holy Spirit to help me along.

Thanks, as always, for the ongoing gift of your support!

Lisa

We welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his historic visit to the United States and reflect on his message of "Christ Our Hope". Lisa interviews Catholic author and editor Regina Doman. Deacon Tom shares a reflection on the "Rice of Baptism". Check out "Shine Like the Son" from Matt Maher's new Empty and Beautiful CD. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272 or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Regina Doman
Regina's books: Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold, Angel in the Waters, Catholic, Reluctantly (by Christian Frank)
Matt Maher, Empty and Beautiful
Lisa's Facebook Profile

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments Podcast #45

This week I share my interview with Catholic Mom and musician Jenny Klement and preview her CD "Grace is Falling". We share another wonderful Catholic Deacon Moment and announce the Catholic New Media Celebration on June 22 in Atlanta. I'll be there - will you? Be sure to enter this month's contests and share your feedback at 206-339-9272 or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for this episode:
Jenny Klement
Catholic New Media Celebration
Diocesan Promotional Catalog - bezalelbooks@gmail.com
St. Augustine Hunger Center Benefit
Matt Maher, Empty and Beautiful
Lisa's Facebook Profile
Catholic Mom Logo Store