Wed, 18 November 2009  This week on Catholic Moments, we welcome special guests Kim and Jason Kotecki. Kim, a former Kindergarten teacher and Jason, a professional cartoonist fight "Adultitis" and make it their mission in life to help people to use strategies from childhood to create lives with less stress and more fun. Their books include There's An Adult In My Soup and you can visit them at www.Kimand Jason.com. Please join me in supporting our good friends Greg and Jennifer Willits and their Rosary Army Apostolate by supporting this year's Rosary Army Giving Campaign. Are you going to be taken up in the Rapture? Deacon Tom invites you to live in the NOW of the Eucharist rather than worrying about the End Times. This week’s Mary Moment is a reflection on the wedding at Cana as Sarah Reinhard taps into Mary’s title Mother of Divine Providence. You can read more of Sarah’s reflections on this title, including the history, at her column at Today’s Catholic Woman. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 11 November 2009  Conceived and founded by Mary Kay Hoal, Yoursphere
is the first social networking service for youth that parents can
embrace. Drawing on her corporate entrepreneurial experience as a media
strategist, advertising, marketing and publishing VP formerly with CMP
Media LLC, Mary Kay built the Yoursphere team. 
A proud wife and mother of five children (both biological and adopted,
ranging in age from 4-17 years old), Mary Kay Hoal faces the same
challenges every parent does: keeping her kids safe; raising them to be
good, happy and well-balanced people; and providing them with the tools
and support to create their own future. While Mary Kay readily admits
that she didn't "get" the whole online social networking phenomenon at
first, she quickly recognized its importance in her kids' lives. After
researching the disturbing landscape of social networking
sites—including endless inappropriate content and thousands of
predators targeting youth—Mary Kay's mission became clear: raise the
bar. Yoursphere
is a terrific online community where kids and teens connect, share and
inspire -- all in a place the puts Internet safety first. Parents can
relax while kids and teens have fun.
A visit to a U. S. military cemetery near Florence Italy is the fodder for this week's Deacon Moment with Deacon Tom Fox. Tom suggests we applaud all our veterans and to pray for them on this, their special day. Sarah Reinhard’s struggling with prayer, and her Mary Moment reflection this week includes a quote from Mother Teresa's Secret Fire: The Encounter That Changed Her Life and How It Can Transform Your Own This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 5 November 2009  Our guests this week, Steve and Joni Abdalla, are the Catholic parents of three daughters and the founders of Wee Believers™, an authentically Catholic toy company based in Indianapolis. The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the "My Mass Kit", a great tool for faith formation for little ones. During this conversation, we discuss the mission and history of Wee Believers, as well as the "leap of faith" taken by the Abdalla family to share their love of faith with others. What is it like at your parish before liturgy starts? Is it a quiet, sacred church? Or is it noisy and neighborly? Deacon Tom discusses this by sharing about a recent Saturday evening at his parish in Arizona. Do you want a Mary Vitamin in your inbox? Sarah Reinhard shares a quote from a recent Mary Vitamin and encourages you to sign up to receive your own. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Sat, 31 October 2009  A Sunday Gospel message for children from CatholicMom.com for Sunday, November 1, 2009 based upon Matthew 5:1-12a. Visit us at www.CatholicMom.com for more children's gospel activities.Comments[0] |
Wed, 28 October 2009  Michael St. Pierre is the host of a wonderful blog entitled The Daily Saint, where he works to promote the spirituality of work. Mike is the president of Morris Catholic High School in Denville, New Jersey. Previously, he served as the Dean of Students at Oratory Preparatory School and was the lead campus minister at two other Catholic high schools. He is a graduate of Catholic University of America (B.A.) and Seton Hall University (M.A. Theology, M.A. Educational Leadership). His articles have appeared in numerous publications, and he has been a featured speaker at the Education Law Institute, the National Catholic Education Association Convention as well as numerous retreats. Ever hear of SERRA International? Deacon Tom issues an invitation for activities you might consider during this Year of the Priest which is being celebrated by the worldwide Catholic Church. Do you find yourself, at the end of this Month of the Rosary, feeling like you’ve failed? Sarah Reinhard encourages all of us to keep trying in this week’s Mary Moment. Sean McGaughey, host of the Catholic Roundup, gives us a great digest of news and activities in the Catholic New Media. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CatholicMatch.com as they begin sponsoring this podcast. Please support CatholicMatch.com and be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership to the Leading Catholic Singles Community. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 21 October 2009  Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition Sarah Reinhard brings us a Mary Moment with Deacon flair! Sarah and Deacon Tom Fox discuss devotion to the Blessed Mother, including the self consecration to Mary, Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary We close the show this week with a debut of the terrific Popple song Salt and Light from their new CD "Hip Hip Hooray". Check out the Popple website and download or order your copy of Hip Hip Hooray today. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CatholicMatch.com as they begin sponsoring this podcast. Please support CatholicMatch.com and be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership to the Leading Catholic Singles Community. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 7 October 2009  This week, we go along on the adventure of a lifetime with friend and fellow SQPN listener Deborah Schaben. Listen in as Deborah shares her pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Today -- Sarah Reinhard is featured on a combined Deacon Moment and a Mary Moment. We hope you'll join us as Sarah discusses her conversion to the Catholic Faith and how Mary was close to Sarah during her entire journey into the Church. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CatholicMatch.com as they begin sponsoring this podcast. Please support CatholicMatch.com and be sure to enter our current CatholicMatch.com for your opportunity to win a three month membership to the Leading Catholic Singles Community. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 30 September 2009  This week, we are honored to share a conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker. Immaculée's books include Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust Today on this Deacon Moment: words on an Archbishop... an Irish curmudgeon priest... and the late Holy Father John Paul II. Join Deacon Tom in a tender moment about priests in this, the Year of the Priest. October is the Month of the Rosary, but it’s also Respect Life Month, and Sarah Reinhard encourages us to pray a rosary -- even if we’re no good at it -- for human life. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 23 September 2009  Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to
raise and homeschool her two children. Peggy's lifelong enthusiasm for
fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal
trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant. Her devotion
to our Blessed Mother and her great prayer, the Rosary, inspired Peggy to create the Rosary Workout and to share this devotion with others. Be
sure to head over and leave a comment on our Rosary Workout Book
Contest Post for your chance to win a copy of the Rosary Workout.
Have you seen the play or the movie "The Man For All Seasons?" In it, Sir Thomas More introduces us to a silence that loudly speaks the Truth. Does our silence or do our actions speak loudly? This Deacon Tom reflection invites us to consider Thomas More as we head towards Respect Life Sunday. This week, Sarah Reinhard challenges you to think of Mary as a blankie, and you’ll get some history of Our Lady of Walsingham too! (Note: much of this material originally appeared in Sarah's column on Our Lady of Walsingham at Today’s Catholic Woman.) Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 16 September 2009  On this week's show, we learn more about the great organization ENDOW from Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Editor of the ENDOW Study Guides, Terry Polakovic. Terry shares with us the mission of ENDOW and its ministry of bringing women together to discover their God-given dignity and to understand their role in humanizing and transforming society. Founded in 2003, ENDOW has grown from an idea into an international women's ministry. Over 5,400 women have participated in ENDOW study groups in the last six years. How's this for being bold? Deacon Tom says he's doing a Plug for Jesus. What do you think? By the way, have you been to Adoration lately? This week, Sarah Reinhard has a prayer from Our Lady of Akita. You can learn more about Our Lady of Akita at the summary page at EWTN, or you can read about the miracles and drama in the more in-depth coverage at Mary Pages and Catholic Tradition. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Fri, 11 September 2009  Our guest on this week's podcast is Jim Merhaut, a marriage and family expert, award winning author and national speaker. Jim is currently the President of Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. Jim's books include Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home and Godparenting for Life. In this Deacon Moment, Tom shares an incident that happened just this weekend when a Eucharistic Minister didn't give a blessing to two young people coming forward at Communion time. What do you think about this? Why does a picture need a frame? Is a giraffe still a giraffe if you draw it with a short neck? This week we contemplate frames on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown. In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard shares a reflection on Mary written by her parish priest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 2 September 2009  Sr. Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M. is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan. This week, we discuss her participation in the writing of The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision . She
holds a professorship in philosophy at St. John Theological Seminary in
Denver, Colorado and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia
University, Montreal. Everyone loves surprises. But only Chesterton realizes Who first thought about surprising us. What will you do to surprise your family today? Enjoy this week's Chesterton Moment with Nancy Brown for the American Chesterton Society. What's that? The Leaky Deke? What the heck is that about? Today, Deacon Tom combines Confession, a visit by the Bishop and the Holy Spirit to help solve one of Tom's problems. This week, Sarah Reinhard shares a reflection on making grape jelly and the Blessed Mother’s upcoming birthday. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 26 August 2009  This week, we feature the music of contemporary Catholic recording artist and mom Alicia Hernon. I know you're going to fall in love with her new CD Beloved. Have you ever wondered about author G.K. Chesterton? Who is he? Why should I care? Find out on Chesterton Moments with Nancy Brown of Chesterton.org and the American Chesterton Society. How would you feel if you found your priest inebriated and passed out? Today, Tom shares a Deacon Moment story in which this very thing happened. Strange? Listen as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Priest. Remember to comment here on the blog for your chance to win an awesome Sarah Bauer tshirt! Simply leave a comment by August 31, 2009 and you will be entered to win. One winner will be randomly selected. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 13 August 2009  Our special guest on this week's podcast, Kate Daneluk, is the founder of a wonderful program entitled Making Music Praying Twice. Kate has taught music in Catholic schools and early education programs
since 1994, when she graduated with high honors in Theology from St.
Anslem College. Continuing on with graduate work in education, she
trained in early childhood music and movement at the Center for Music
and Young Children in Princeton. A mother of four, Kate provides
engaging workshops on faith-inclusive early childhood music and
movement for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools.
Today's Deacon Moment contains tribute and appreciation for the work and evangelization by Father Robert Barron. Deacon Tom's Deacon Moment is about the Baptism of Our Lord and is titled, "The God of Mud and Muck." In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard not only includes a great Sarah Bauer song, “Mary’s Got My Back,” and also announces your chance to win a Mary’s Got My Back t-shirt. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode: Comments[3] |
Thu, 6 August 2009  My special guest for this week's podcast is Father Robert Barron.
This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron's latest
project, Catholicism. Please consider a donation of any size and join us in praying for Father Barron and his team.
Father Robert Barron is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual
life-from prestigious universities to YouTube to national conferences
and private retreats. The prominent theologian and podcasting priest is
one of the world's great and most innovative teachers of Catholicism.
His global media ministry called Word on Fire has a simple but revolutionary mission - to evangelize the culture.
In today's Deacon Moment, Deacon Tom tells of a mysterious August snowfall that outlined the grounds for this 4th century Basilica of St. Mary Major. It is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary and is one of five great and grand Churches of Rome. Mary is our example in many things, including prayer. This week, Sarah Reinhard uses a quote from Joseph Langford’s book Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady to guide us toward using Mary as our guide and example. Read Sarah's review of Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Mon, 3 August 2009  This week's bonus episode brings you along on my recent trip to
Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. Come along with my parents and me
as we visit some wonderful Catholic sites in Alabama and enjoy a
special interview with my 10 year old nephew, Patrick.
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Wed, 29 July 2009  Our special guest for this week's show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice .
This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict's key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Woodeene helps us understand how a commitment to being environmentally responsible blends with our Catholic faith and offers suggestions for building this lifestyle within our families. We begin a series of monthly reflections on the Year of the Priest. In today's reflection, Deacon Tom invites us to consider that priests are a manifestation of the love of Christ, and that priests are the gloves that God uses to touch us. In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard reflects on Mary as a baby person, inspired by the experience of her brother’s new son. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 22 July 2009  Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource Epic: A Journey Through Church History . Epic
is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic
Church. Steve and his co-author, Dr. Alan Schreck, identfy the main
events in history, culture and politics, as well as identifying the
popes, martyrs, saints and Doctors of the Church.
This week, Deacon Tom shares a reflection "Do Not Lose Heart -- There is Good News!" Tom's sharing is based on thoughts from a Staff Worker at Madonna House in Canada. Sarah Reinhard reflects on a passage from Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, encouraging us to seek Christ's peace in the midst of suffering. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 15 July 2009  On this week's episode, we feature the story of Kathy Bleichrodt, a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the Mother Mary series of catechetical books for Catholic families. In conjunction with this week's podcast, we are offering you a chance to win one of three prize packages of Kathy's books. Click here to enter this super giveaway and share these terrific resources with the special children in your life.
Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "Spiritual Freedom" inspired by the books Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus Sarah Reinhard encourages us to emulate Mary's trusting surrender to God's will for our lives in this week's Mary Moment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode: Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 July 2009  This week, we share the special music of Dr. Mike McCabe, a pediatrician and Catholic family man. "The purpose of my music is to draw the family together and celebrate what they are all about" says Dr. Mike. The types and styles of music chosen by Dr. Mike shows this very thing. "I
like songs that are of a nature that both child and adult will enjoy.
The lyrics have things that will give both age groups something to
enjoy and share. My goal is to have songs that are enjoyed by both
adult and child, although often for different reasons."
Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on Blessed Junipero Serra and reminds us of the special song "I Can Only Imagine", performed by Catholic recording artist Angelina. In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard reminds us to tune in to the voice of Jesus Christ as Mary did. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Mon, 29 June 2009 Join me for a trip to San Antonio to attend this year's Catholic New Media Celebration, sponsored by SQPN. We speak with the participants, speakers and sponsors who made this event such a great success. Links for this Episode: Comments[0] |
Wed, 24 June 2009  Jerry Weber is a California and San Diego County native. Jerry is a
former liberal who spent most of his teenage years mixed up with drugs
and a very dysfunctional home life. Feeling called by God to turn his
life around at 17, Jerry
-- a lifelong Catholic -- found himself attending Mass and graduating
high school a semester early. Now at age 31 Jerry has grown into a
proud Catholic with more Conservative values than he would have ever
imagined. Struggling to be a better Catholic, on top of dealing with
anxiety and depression issues, Jerry shares his story on how God and
the Church have and will continue to transform his life, how dealing
with an anxiety disorder has affected his spiritual life, and how
others can learn from his story.
Deacon Tom Fox closes out this month's series on marriage with a reflection entitled "Marriage is a Partner Ship". Be sure to download Deacon Tom’s Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard invites this week to hold the hand of our Blessed Mother Mary. Take a look at Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady The Catholic New Media Celebration is being held June 27, 2009. We want to thank our sponsors:
For those who are unable to attend the conference, the entire program will be streamed online via the SQPN Live Ustream Channel. Tune in throughout the day to hear talks by Fr. Dave Dwyer, Patrick Madrid and many other podcasters and bloggers, as well as a concert by Sarah Bauer. Program details and times can be found here. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 18 June 2009  This week, we share the soulful music of talented Catholic jazz artist Deanna Witkowski. After enjoying our interview, be sure to click here for your chance to win one of five copies of Deanna's new CD, From This Place. Deacon Tom Fox continues our monthlong series on Marriage with a reflection that addresses problems in marriages and offers hope, inspiration and resources. Be sure to download Deacon Tom’s Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard has a reflection this week contemplating the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Be sure to check out Sarah's column on this topic at Today's Catholic Woman for more information on this topic. The Catholic New Media Celebration is being held June 27, 2009. We want to thank our sponsors:
For those who are unable to attend the conference, the entire program will be streamed online via the SQPN Live Ustream Channel. Tune in throughout the day to hear talks by Fr. Dave Dwyer, Patrick Madrid and many other podcasters and bloggers, as well as a concert by Sarah Bauer. Program details and times can be found here. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 11 June 2009  Our guest on this week's podcast is one of my favorite authors and motivational speakers, Dave Durand. We discuss his latest book, Win the World (Without Losing Your Soul) Deacon Tom Fox continues our monthlong series on Marriage with a reflection entitled "For Better or For Worse". Be sure to download Deacon Tom's Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a monthlong contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard shares this week's Mary Moment entitled "The Glories of Mary". Grow closer to Our Blessed Mother with Sarah's book suggestions this week. Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration and enter to win this week’s Friends Forever Girls Doll Contest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 4 June 2009  This week, we feature three special books from Halo Publishing International and their wonderful authors. In I am a Vivor Deacon Tom Fox begins a month-long series on Marriage with a reflection entitled "When Matt met Leysa". This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a monthlong contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard discusses how Mary, Mother of God applies to the lives of today's modern woman and continues her commentary on Marialis Cultus. Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration and enter to win this week's Friends Forever Girls Doll Contest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 27 May 2009  This week, we take a focused look at the Permanent Diaconate in an extended conversation with Deacon Tom Fox and Deacon Chuck Stevens. Both men share their vocation stories, their Deacon formation experiences and resources they recommend to men exploring the Permanent Diaconate. I'm happy to share selections from Deacon Chuck's newest CD Harvest of Love during this episode. Sarah Reinhard joins us for another wonderful Mary Moment. Be sure to visit the Mary Moments Carnival being hosted at Sarah's great blog this week. Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 20 May 2009  Our guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Owen Phelps, author of The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus: Introducing S3 Leadership -- Servant, Steward, Shepherd and the Director of the Yeshua Catholic Leadership Institute. Deacon Tom Fox shares a Deacon Moment entitled "Let us Love One Another". Our newest contributor Sarah Reinhard shares a "Mary Moment" reflection and invites us to participate in the Mary Moments Carnival. Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 13 May 2009  Kristin Armstrong joins us this week to discuss her great new book Work in Progress: An Unfinished Woman’s Guide to Grace (Faith Words) .
We are giving away three copies of Kristin’s book. To enter, you must
leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be
published or shared) before Midnight PST on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
I’ll draw a random winners and announce the names over the weekend.
Deacon Tom Fox shares a special reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Check out The Words We Pray: Discovering the Richness of Traditional Catholic Prayers Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode: Comments[1] |
Wed, 6 May 2009  On this week's podcast, we celebrate our 100th show with a special segment compiled by Deacon Tom Fox. I want to send out a special thank you to all of those who sent special greetings for this milestone, and especially to Deacon Tom for helping me to celebrate and for his tremendous contribution to Catholic Moments. Our guest this week is Fr. Joseph Kempf, Pastor of Assumption Church in O'Fallon, MO and President of Gospel Values, Inc. Fr. Joe is the author of a wonderful book entitled My Sister Is Annoying This weekend, tune in for the SQPN Podcast Marathon. I will be appearing live on Ustream on Sunday, May 10 at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST and will have great giveaways and prizes for those in attendance in the chat room and on Twitter. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more news about this event. Please consider SQPN during this year’s Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Also, don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 30 April 2009  This week, we feature an interview with Dr. Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw,
the producer, writer and on-air host of EWTN's series "In Concert".
We discuss her background in academia and music, her wonderful program,
and her ability to manage a busy career and family life.
Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "A Teenager's Prayer". Visit Deacon Tom at his website to request your copy of this lovely prayer. Please consider SQPN during this year’s Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Also, don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 22 April 2009  As we celebrate the joy of the Easter season, Lisa shares interviews
this week with two inspiring individuals who are using their gifts and
talents to minister to others.
Sister Marilyn Lacey, RSM is the founder of the nonprofit organization Mercy Beyond Borders and the author of This Flowing Toward Me: A Story of God Arriving in Strangers Matthew Baute is a Catholic recording artist who travels across the US as a full-time lay "music missionary" sharing God’s message of mercy and love through prayer concerts and diocesan events. He strives to lead a simple, contemplative life in the midst of the busyness of the secular world, giving witness to the reality that God is continually whispering an invitation of love to every heart. Deacon Tom Fox shares a wonderful Easter season celebration entitled "Pay it Forward". Please consider SQPN during this year’s Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Also, don't forget to register for SQPN's upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Thu, 2 April 2009  This week, Lisa features interviews with Steve Moser, composer of "God Doesn't Make Mistakes" and Michael Sortino, author of the new Catholic book for kids entitled Teddy Gyros: Kid Vampire Slayer: Book One: It Begins. Deacon Tom Fox shares a final Lenten reflection entitled "Theophane the Monk: The Great Silence" We also want to wish Deacon Tom a "happy birthday" this week and thank him for his great contribution to Catholic Moments! Please consider SQPN during this year’s Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 25 March 2009  This week on the podcast, we share two interviews. Allan Wright is
a Catholic husband and father, as well as a nationally known speaker
and the author of Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home and Silent Witnesses in the Gospels: Bible Bystanders and Their Stories . Michael Landon Jr. speaks with us about his latest family film, The Velveteen Rabbit . The film stars Jane Seymour, Tom Skerritt, and Ellen Burstyn and is based on the classic children's book.
Deacon Tom Fox features a special reflection for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and speaks about St. Louis de Monfort and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please consider SQPN during this year’s Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Fri, 20 March 2009  Get ready for an action packed interview with Justin Fatica, author of Hard as Nails: A Mission to Awaken Youth to the Power of God's Love Justin has been described with the following words: "Fatica has an electric presence in front of groups large and small, showing an emotional range from joy to anger, calmness to fervent pleas. His passionate, if unorthodox tactics have been remarkably successful in reaching teens and young adults. He has keen insights into the struggles of today's young people that will prove eye-opening to your listeners." Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled Rembrandt and Reconciliation urging confession for all during this Lenten season. Please consider SQPN during this year's Giving Campaign and help us share the faith with new media. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode: Comments[0] |
Mon, 16 March 2009  In today's abbreviated "bonus" episode of Catholic Moments, we share an interview with George Escobar, founder of Advent Film Group and director, producer and co-author of the new movie Come What May.
Advent Film Group is an independent film production and distribution company established to create excellent Christian films by raising up excellent Christian filmmakers. AFG is committed to creating entertaining films that are good for families and that affirm biblical values and principles. Links for this Episode: Comments[1] |
Wed, 11 March 2009  On this week's podcast, we share interviews with Brian Kravec and Maura Hagarty. Brian
is a parishioner at St. Patrick's Parish in Merced, California and has
been integral in planning the parish's upcoming event featuring
Immaculée Ilibagiza. Maura Hagarty is part of the team who created a
great new resource for Catholic "tweens" entitled The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers .Deacon Tom Fox shares a refreshing Lenten reflection this week entitled "Donuts during Lent". Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 4 March 2009  Join Lisa on a trip to the Diocese of Los Angeles' Religious Education Congress. Meet authors, musicians, and other conference attendees on a walk around the conference floor.Deacon Tom Fox shares our second Lenten reflection, entitled "Little Deaths, Little Resurrections" as we continue our Lenten Journey. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode: Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 February 2009  On this week's show, we open the season of Lent with Deacon Tom's
special reflection on Ash Wednesday and a conversation about the SQPN Giving Campaign. We also feature an interview with Chris Lowney, author of Heroic Living . Visit CatholicMom.com for your chance to win one of five copies of Chris Lowney's book!Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 18 February 2009  On this week's show, we feature twice the fun with two great interviews. Gina Loehr is the author of Real Women, Real Saints: Friends for Your Spiritual Journey . Molly Miller, along with her partner Monica Cops, founded www.RunwaytoReality.org and co-wrote the All Things Girl series along with author Teresa Tomeo.
Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "Making Time for the Lord", encouraging each of us to work towards finding time with the Lord every day. I am so happy to be nearly done with my radiation treatments and thank each of you for your prayers and support! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 11 February 2009  On this week’s podcast, we receive financial encouragement and advice from Catholic founder of Veritas Financial Ministries Phil Lenahan, author of 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free: A Catholic Guide to Managing Your Money .
This month, our CatholicMom.com Book Club selection is The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You Deacon Tom Fox shares an online reflection entitled inviting us to a renewed devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 4 February 2009  On this week's podcast, we highlight the lovely Sung Rosary project by Susan Bailey. The Mary, Queen of Peace Meditation Guide & Sung Rosary is a beautiful This month, our CatholicMom.com Book Club selection is The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You Deacon Tom Fox
shares an online reflection entitled "Spiritual Grandparenting" and
invites us to look at our our homes reflect our Catholic faith. Links for this Episode:
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Wed, 28 January 2009  On this week's podcast, meet Amanda Vernon, an amazingly talented Catholic recording artist. Amanda is busy traveling the world, spreading the good news of our faith through testimony and song.Deacon Tom Fox shares the final installment of our series on intercessory prayer. God wants us to "stand in the gap", lifting up our brothers and sisters in prayer! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this episode: Comments[0] |
Wed, 21 January 2009  This week, Lisa interviews Stephen Kendrick, co-writer and producer of Fireproof and co-author of The Love Dare .
Deacon Tom Fox offers the next installment in our series on the topic of intercessory prayer. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this episode: Comments[0] |
Wed, 14 January 2009  On this week's podcast, Lisa learns more about the Catholic website My Catholic Voice from its director, Reid Hjelmass. Special guests Eric and Adam share their review of the film Valkyrie.
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Wed, 7 January 2009  On this week's podcast, Lisa shares about her day trip to San
Francisco for the first day of the MacWorld Expo and the commencement
of radiation treatments. Our special guest this week is Tim Warneka, author of Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader: An Introduction to Catholic Servant Leadership
who teaches us how we can adopt the "sevant leader" way of life within
our Catholic families. Learn how to combine some of the principles of
the martial art of Aikido with our Catholic faith to make our world a
better place.Deacon Tom Fox shares a "healing" reflection on the life of Blessed Andre Bessette. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this episode:
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Wed, 17 December 2008  During this week's episode, Lisa shares interviews with Kitty Cleveland and Dr. Kevin Vost. Deacon Tom Fox offers an stirring reflection on Our Lady of the New Advent.
Be sure to enter this week’s contest to win a lovely Swarovski crystal wrap Rosary bracelet - click here for entry details. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com. Links for this episode: Comments[0] |
Thu, 11 December 2008  On this week's episode, Lisa shares interviews with Catholic
recording artist and inspirational speaker Renee Bondi and Natalie
Friedl, author of Help Me Pray Today .
Deacon Tom Fox shares a special reflection for the men in our listening audience. Be sure to enter this week’s contest to win two books from the All Things Girl series - click here for entry details. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.
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Wed, 3 December 2008  On this week's show, Lisa shares a brief medical update and
interviews with adoption advocate Heidi Hess Saxton and talented
Catholic musician Sue Peters. Deacon Tom's reflection highlights the book The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Our guest Heidi Hess Saxton will be appearing on Al Kresta's Kresta in the Afternoon
on Thursday, December 4th at 3:00 pm EST, so be sure to tune in for
more information on her work, adoption and foster parenting. Be sure
to enter this week's contest to win two great Christmas CDs - click here for entry details. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.
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, by Joseph Langford, and thoughts on tapping into Mary’s desire to help us succeed.
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by Father Dave Pivonka. 
recommended by Sarah this week in her reflection.
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Leona Ashley writes about her daughter Abigail who has survived and
flourished despite having her arm amputated in infancy. Crista Stewart
wrote 
to help children understand to accept themselves and others just as God
made them. Tina Schneider and Anna Discenzo and the students of The 
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by Dottie Mraz
by Amy Welborn.
and creator of the 
, a wonderful book based on her years of working with refugee populations around the globe.
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Justin is a 30-year-old Catholic evangelist who made waves as the
subject of a recent HBO documentary about his creative approach to
youth ministry. 
by Michael Dubruiel. Your purchase of this book will help to support
the family of the author, who died suddenly on February 3, 2009.
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