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A Holy Week episode that talks about the extraordinary graces that come to us through Jesus, the Divine Mercy. I'm specifically going to focus on trusting Jesus for his mercy, the link between the prayers of Mary's fiat and the simple prayer, "Jesus, I trust in You". I'll also share the encouraging prayer titled "Eternal God of Endless Mercy." (Check out all the resources below on this much-needed topic in our lives and in today's world.)
Plus listen to an uplifting interview with author Melanie Rigney on the subject of going through menopause with a faith perspective. We discuss her book release from last year, Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife.
Links for this episode:
Diving into Divine Mercy:
AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat
https://patgohn.net/2017/04/14/good-friday-a-good-day-to-begin-to-pray-the-divine-mercy-novena/
All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters, by Pat Gohn
From the Marian Fathers:
Podcast with Fr. Michael Gaitley, "Divine Mercy 101"
www.thedivinemercy.org – Official homepage for everything you need to learn about Divine Mercy
How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
The History and Promises of the Chaplet
The message of Divine Mercy
Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, by Sister M Faustina
Connecting with Melanie Rigney:
Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife, by Melanie Rigney
Other titles by Melanie Rigney
Melanie Rigney's website: Rejoice and Be Glad
Melanie Rigney on Among Women:
AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood
AW 199: Beatitude=Being Like Jesus
AW 253: Radical Saints
Other shows of related interest:
The “Midlife Madres” series:
AW 151: With Elizabeth Foss
AW 157: With Barb Szyszkiewicz
AW 198: The Beauty and Mission of Mature Womanhood with Lisa Mladinich
About Prayer Journaling:
AW 236: About pregnancy
AW 239: Staying Connected prayer journals
AW 252: Seeking Peace
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Book Photo courtesy of Twenty-Third Publications.
Banner Photo by Pat Gohn.
Welcome to Episode 47 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Nunc Coepi
In this espresso shot, I describe the spiritual principle of Nunc Coepi, a Latin phrase that translates as "Now I begin." This is especially meaningful as we live through Lent. It addresses our need for courage and perseverance as we face difficulties, trials, or failures.
Also, on a personal note, I relate some of my recent health issues that led to an unexpected hiatus from the podcast, as it relates to this topic. It is a joy to be back!
Links for this episode:
Begin Again: The Life and Spiritual Legacy of Bruno Lanteri – Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
An earlier blog post on this subject: #Fast Friday ...mid-Lent, mid-life ...
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Image credit: Pat Gohn, walking along a path in Scotland
A mid-summer podcast about one of the most important subjects for a Christian—our prayer life! This topic is dear to my heart and you'll find many related podcasts (listed below) that I hope you'll investigate if you have time. The care and feeding of your soul comes from a life of prayer that is coupled with sanctifying grace found in the sacraments, chief among them—the Eucharist. Today's focus on prayer comes from my conversation with author and blogger, and longtime friend, Barb Szyszkiewicz, who brings us a new book, The Handy Little Guide: PRAYER.
I recommend Barb's book not only for yourself, but as a gift for others. It's short and an economical purchase, too. It's the latest in The Handy Little Guide Series from Our Sunday Visitor.
In our saint segment, we power up with inspiration, wisdom and advice and drawn from several saints on the how-and-why's about prayer. So much good stuff, below. Be sure to check out the book and the related podcasts!
Links for this episode:
About Barb Szyszkiewicz:
The Handy Little Guide: Prayer By Barb Szyszkiewicz
Barb's blog at Franciscan Mom
Barb's work and writing at CatholicMom.com
AW 48: Barb and Pat's convo on the podcast (Oh! So many years ago!) about Barb being a Secular Franciscan
AW 157: Barb's guest slot on the "Midlife Madres" series
Other shows of related interest:
AW 175: Appointment with God
AW 93: Adoraton of the Blessed Sacrament
AW Espresso Shot 13: My adoration story:
AW 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus
AW 77 Special edition on Prayer
AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat
About Prayer Journaling:
AW 236
AW 239
AW 252
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Welcome to Episode 46 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In this espresso shot, I continue my series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary.
This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on May 31, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Links for this episode:
"The Visitation" - from my archives at CatholicMom.com
Other shows in this series:
AW Espresso Shot #45: Mother of God
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Image credit: Stained glass window with Elizabeth and Mary, Visitation Monastery, Mobile, Alabama. Photo by Pat Gohn.
Ramping up for the feast of the Sacred Heart on June 11, we're diving deep into devotion of the Sacred Heart with author and speaker, Emily Jaminet. Her latest book is called Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life and it is absolutely red hot wisdom on the subject. You'll also learn about enthroning the Sacred Heart in your home or elsewhere. One of my favorite stories that Emily tells is about a lonely woman whose experience of isolation during the pandemic was transformed by this devotion. Oh, there's so much more! I also give a short read from the book on the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque whom Jesus used mightily to bring this devotion, eventually, to the world.
If you've never discover the richness of the Among Women archives, I've created a list of listener favorites: Check out the TOP 25 Among Women podcasts of all time, as indicated by our download numbers.
Links for this episode:
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
The Top 25 Among Women podcasts of all time – Listener Favorites!
EmilyJaminet.com – learn more about Emily Jaminet and her other books
Sign up for the June 9 webcast about the Sacred Heart here
Book: Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life, by Emily Jaminet
WelcomeHisHeart.com – learn about enthronement and devotion to the Sacred Heart for your home, parish, or school, including: The 12 Promises
Other shows of related interest:
AW 89: The Sacred Heart
AW Espresso Shot #26: Devotion to the Sacred Heart
AW Espresso Shot #28: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart
AW 229: The Friendship Project, with Emily Jaminet and Michele Faehnle
The TOP 25
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Banner: Sacred Heart Chapel, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington NY. Photo by Fr. Barry Braum, https://unsplash.com/@fr_barry
After an unexpected hiatus, I'm back in the studio and delighted to kick off our spring and summer line up of podcasts with my guest Allison Gingras. Together we'll explore the latest book offering from WINE (*Women in the New Evangelization): Called By Name.
*BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!
For those who act quickly when this podcast is released... leave a comment and have your name placed in the free drawing for a copy of this new book. Entry comments will be open until May 10, 2021, 11:59PM Pacific Time. Winners will be contacted by email. (U.S. residents only, please.)
I'll also introduce a saint who is new to me—and one who has particular spoken to me with her example and courage when it comes to aging with grace. I've referenced many resources in this conversation, so please check out the related podcasts below! Thanks for listening!
Links for this episode:
St. Paula Frassinetti's bio at the Vatican
Called By Name: 365 Daily Devotions for Catholic Women; edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist, Allison Gingras, and Alyssa Bormes
Called By Name gift bundle and journal
WINE website: CatholicVineyard.com
Allison Gingras' website: ReconciledToYou.com
Other shows of related interest:
AW 200: A conversation with Kelly Wahlquist and her book Created to Relate and about WINE, Women in the New Evangelization.
AW 239: Allison Gingras with a panel discussing the Stay Connected journals
AW 252: A conversation with Allison Gingras on her Seeking Peace journal
AW 231: The Time is Now for the Rosary
AW 241: A personal relationship with Mary
AW Espresso Shot #12: My Rosary Story
AW Espresso Shot #25: Devotion to Mary (For May!)
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Image credits:
Book cover: Ave Maria Press
Bundle: CatholicVineyard.com
In the past year, I've been trying to avoid burnout. The coronavirus pandemic has brought scheduling challenges and changes that have required me to take a harder look at discerning how I spend my time. What am I saying "yes" to —in terms of my use of time? Keeping my calendar in front of Jesus, and keeping a daily prayer time, and keeping Sundays holy—and as a day of joy—have been life-saving. Trusting Jesus with my calendar is key, whether its job related stress, or what I'm cooking in the kitchen this week. That's why I'm talking to Rachel Balducci, author of Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Our identity is not about what we do, but who we are in Christ. Rachel's message calls us to greater holiness first, and doing what God wants us to do.
I also share about a Franciscan founder of two religious orders in the U.S. and Germany, Blessed Frances Scherviers. Frances was a woman who used her time well, helping to invite troubled women into a life with Christ.
Links for this episode:
The life of Blessed Frances Scherviers
Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance by Rachel Balducci
Other books by Rachel Balducci are here and here.
Find Rachel Balducci at The Gist on Catholic TV.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 252: Seeking Peace
AW 249: The Station of the Cross
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Welcome to Episode 45 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Mary, the Mother of God
In this espresso shot, I begin the first in a year-long series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary.
This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on January 1, and the title of Mary as Mother of God.
Links for this episode:
A short video by Fr. Chris Alar from the Marians
A short article by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Reminders:
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In this episode get a behind the scenes look at the creation of a new book for children, A Saint in the Making, written by Lisa Hendey and illustrated by Katie Broussard. Both join me for a delightful conversation on this topic for families and caregivers for children.
Also in this episode, enjoy a read-aloud segment with Pat sharing Charles Dickens' essay "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older." Plus a look ahead to the new year on Among Women.
Links for this episode:
Charles Dickens, "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older"
New Book: I'm A Saint in the Making
Learn more about Lisa Hendey
Learn more about Katie Broussard
Other shows of related interest:
AW 250: My newest discussion about St. Joseph and praying the Litany of St. Joseph
AW Espresso Shot #23: Devotion to St. Joseph
AW 220: more on St. Joseph
Reminders:
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Among Women is now on the iHeart Radio app.
Image credits:
Banner: Davidson Luna on Unsplash
Book cover: Courtesy of Paraclete Press
In this episode we explore the care of caregivers ... and look to find ways to be demonstrably thankful for their good service to others. In our conversation segment, we are joined by Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson, authors of the The Caregiver's Companion. We also take inspiration from the writing of St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Paul as we look to develop deeper thankfulness in our lives.
Links for this episode:
Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI
Nourish for Caregivers
The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-centered Journal to Nourish your Soul
Other shows of related interest:
AW 132: St. Hildegard of Bingen
AW 229: St. Hildegard of Bingen
Reminders:
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Image credits:
Banner: Priscilla Du Preez/ Unsplash Book: Ave Maria Press
This episode celebrates the communion of saints—this amazing aspect of the Body of Christ both on heaven and earth. And we recall the beauty of November's month of the holy souls. My guest is Melanie Rigney who brings many stories of the saints in her book Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century. Also from the book, we delve into the life of St. Dulce of the Poor from Brazil.
Saint segment: St. Dulce of the Poor
"Among Women" Guest: Melanie Rigney
Links for this episode:
MelanieRigney.com
Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century by Melanie Rigney
Sisterhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney
Brotherhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney
Catholic Moms Summit Nov 13-15, 2020 (Find the free registration or the All Access pass right here.)
Other shows of related interest:
AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood, with Melanie Rigney
AW 199: Beatitude = Being like Jesus, with Melanie Rigney
Reminders:
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Photo credits: Top banner: Pat Gohn Book: Courtesy of Franciscan Media
October 16, 2020
In this episode:
The times we live in — oh! — we all need to anchor our trust in God and seek peace amidst the chaos. Allison Gingras shares her faith story and lasting lessons in her new journal in the Stay Connected series: Seeking Peace – A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trust.
I also share from my own life my love for St. Francis de Sales and the inspiration to give my worry over to God during a difficult trial from my past. Plus I offer the comfort I've come to know in our saint segment with the consolation that is found from knowing our guardian angels.
Links for this episode:
Among Women Drawing for Books in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Go to this link and leave a comment. US residents only. Drawing ends Oct. 21, 2020.
Introduction to the Devout Life, with an introduction by Pat Gohn. Webinar on the book at Our Sunday Visitor by Pat Gohn.
Catholic Moms Summit - Nov 13-15, 2020: Go here for Free Registration and All Access Pass
Allison Gingras at Reconciled to You
Seeking Peace: A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trust by Allison Gingras (Stay Connected Journal series.)
Other shows of related interest:
AW 239: Staying Connected with Allison Gingras and others
AW Espresso Shot #34: More on St. Francis de Sales
Reminders:
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Banner at top: by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash
Book: OSV
October 3, 2020
In this episode:
"Blessed are They": St. Faustina
"Among Women" Guest: Kathryn Jean Lopez
This week we catch up with Kathryn Jean Lopez to examine her book, A Year with the Mystics. We share about the how the Christian life is enhanced by learning more about the mystics and great saints who have gone before us. Kathryn reads an excerpt from the book, and Pat does, too, in the saint segment dedicated to inspiration from St. Faustina's Diary.
Check out Pat's news about your opportunity to enter a free drawing for books and other giveaways between Oct. 7-21, 2020.
Links for this episode:
Don't forget to enter the free drawing coming to Among Women October 7 thru October 21 in celebration of our new website and Mary and the month of the Rosary! Link will be here when it goes live! Also check out PatGohn.net.
A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living by Kathryn Jean Lopez
Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review . Also at: National Review Institute, Center for Religion, Culture and Civil Society
God is Love - encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic Moms Summit:
Free to sign up here
All Access Pass ($49.99) here
Other shows of related interest:
AW 207: Defending the Faith with Clarity and Clarity, with Kathryn Jean Lopez
AW 140 has some excerpts St Maria Faustina who brought us the Divine Mercy chaplet and more. (Adult Programming Note: the AW interview on that podcast talks with Dawn Eden, and we discuss healing sexual wounds.)
AW 3: The life of St. Faustina and more
AW Espresso Shot #8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
AW 146: Excerpts of St. Teresa of Avila on the divine Friend
AW 46: On St. Teresa' Interior Castle
AW 101: Mystics
AW 12: On St. Gertrude the great
AW 238: Becoming Cultural Mystics
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Image credits: Top banner: Photo by Stephanie LeBlanc on Unsplash Book: St. Benedict Press
September 20, 2020
In this episode:
Saint segment: St. Joseph
Conversation segment Guest: Danielle Bean
Back after a hiatus, I recap a little about the ups and downs of my pandemic experience and talk about adapting spiritual practices including "virtual streams" of adoration and a renewed love for St. Joseph as a spiritual patron. Beyond that I'm happy to catch up with author Danielle Bean about a wonderful book about facing the empty nest (or the emptying one) and what might be next: Giving Thanks and Letting Go: Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood.
Links for this episode:
Adoration Live-stream from Philadelphia, the Pink Sisters
Adoration Live-stream from Lithuania, where the original Divine Mercy image is
Consecration to St. Joseph by Donald H. Calloway, MIC
Giving Thanks and Letting Go by Danielle Bean
DanielleBean.com
CatholicMom.com
The Gist - on Catholic TV
The Catholic Moms Summit – free registration link
The Catholic Moms Summit – ALL ACCESS PASS link
Check out the new AW logo on our Facebook page.
Check back on October 7 - feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – to see the launch of our new website and place your name in our free drawing for goodies related to Mary and the Rosary.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 186: On faith, grace, and prayer in marriage and family life
AW 196: Praying with your children
AW 76: Raising saints for the Church
AW 151: The Mid-life Madres
Reminders:
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Image credits:
Top Photo by Sarath C Mon Unsplash
Book Photo courtesy of Ave Maria Press
Catholic Moms Summit photo courtesy of Cardinal Studios
Welcome to Episode 44 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot”– a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes - "Blessed are who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In this espresso shot, I examine the final Beatitude in this series from Matthew 5:10: "Blessed are who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
This is the last podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, as with the previous ones in this series, I'm examining how this important beatitude not only reflects Jesus and his lived experience, but it also has import for the Christian life, while it very obviously points us toward heaven.
Links for this episode:
Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series:
AW Espresso Shot 43: Blessed are the peacemakers
AW Espresso Shot 42: Blessed are the pure in heart
AW Espresso Shot 41: Blessed are the merciful
AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek
AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn
AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes
Reminders:
You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 43 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot”– a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes - "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be children of God."
In this espresso shot, I examine the seventh Beatitude from Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be children of God." (NAB)
This is the seventh podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, as with the previous ones in this series, I'm examining how peacemaking not only reflects Jesus, but it ought to be part of our vocation and, finally, point us toward heaven.
Links for this episode:
The Didache Bible
Other podcasts of related interest:
Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series:
AW Espresso Shot 42: Blessed are the pure in heart
AW Espresso Shot 41: Blessed are the merciful
AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek
AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn
AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes
Reminders:
You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 42 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
In this espresso shot, I examine the sixth Beatitude from Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
This is the seventh podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, as with the previous ones in this series, I’m examining how purity of heart reflects Jesus, and how it ought to be a goal in our lives, and finally how this beatitude points us toward heaven.
Links for this episode:
Jesus of Nazareth, Volume one, by Benedict XVI
Catechism of the Catholic Church, beginning with paragraph 2518
Other podcasts of related interest:
Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series:
AW Espresso Shot 41: Blessed are the merciful
AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek
AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn
AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 41 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
In this espresso shot, I examine the third Beatitude from Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
This is the sixth podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, I’m examining how mercy reflects Jesus, and how it ought to be an attitude and disposition in our lives, and how this beatitude points us toward heaven.
Be sure to explore the links below about the image of Jesus as the Divine Mercy, and devotion to the Divine Mercy.
Links for this episode:
Didache Bible
Divine Mercy Image
Everything you need to know about devotion to the Divine Mercy
Petition to add St. Maria Faustina Kowalska to the Doctors of the Church
Other podcasts of related interest:
About St. Faustina and Divine Mercy:
AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
AW 49: Aspects of Divine Mercy discussed
AW 3: St. Faustina and the devotion to Divine Mercy
Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series:
AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek
AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn
AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 40 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
In this espresso shot, I examine the third Beatitude from Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” This podcast examines a definition of righteousness and its call for our life. Let us have a sense of urgency for living the gospel in our own lives, and an urgency for spreading it! I hope you’ll stay with us as we delve into how this beatitude teaches us about Jesus, about ourselves, and about the Kingdom of God.
Links for this episode:
Didache Bible
My book, All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek
AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn
AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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This episode is a departure from our usual format. It’s been a few weeks since my last podcast and in that time the United States has taken many measures to attempt to curb the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
This has been a difficult time for many people. Most difficult for Catholics has been the temporary suspension of public Masses. Given that this is Lent I exhort you to lean into prayer even more — but especially as we pray against and through this pandemic.
The Stations of the Cross is a traditional Catholic devotion. I encourage you to make it your own. This podcast captures my own prayer, my own reflections on the Stations. I hope it will be something we can pray together.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 39 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are the meek.”
In this espresso shot, I examine the third Beatitude from Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
This podcast examines continues to explore the inspiration we have in Jesus with respect to the Beatitudes as it applies to meekness — often not a popular position to take, if one looks at the modern world. But Jesus’ words are almost always countercultural and with his words we look at how we experience meekness as Christians. It is both a call to trust and rely on God, and to serve others. Finally we see how this beatitude is one that even great saints have struggled with — but they made it heaven! So, we close with a prayer from the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (listed below).
Links for this episode:
Blessed Are You, by Melanie Rigney
Prayer of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Dear Lord, Thou knowest my weakness.
Each morning I resolve to be humble, and in the evening I recognize that I have often been guilty of pride.
The sight of these faults tempts me to discouragement;
yet I know that discouragement is itself but a form of pride.
I wish, therefore, O my God, to build all my trust upon Thee.
As Thou can do all things, deign to implant in my soul this virtue which I desire,
and to obtain it from Thy Infinite Mercy, I will often say to Thee:
“Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Thine.”
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #36: The Beatitudes — an overview
AW Espresso Shot #37: The Beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW Espresso Shot #38: The Beatitudes: Blessed are those who mourn
AW 199: Beatitude = Being Like Jesus with Melanie Rigney
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 38 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are those who mourn.”
In this espresso shot, I begin a look at the second Beatitude from Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn… for they shall be comforted.”
This podcast examines the inspiration we have in Jesus with respect to mourning. And we look at how we deal with this as Christians, and how we serve those who mourn. Finally we see how this beatitude implicitly points us to the hope of heaven.
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #36: The Beatitudes — an overview
AW Espresso Shot #37: The Beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit
AW 172: Good grief, God!
AW 199: Beatitude = Being Like Jesus
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 37 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”
In this espresso shot, I begin a look at the first Beatitude from Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
This podcast examines the inspiration Jesus, where we put our trust, and the call to be humble — like Jesus. My reflections based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 544, 2546 and 2547.
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #36: The Beatitudes — an overview
AW 199: Beatitude = Being Like Jesus
AW 92: The Bible and You
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 36 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – A Snapshot of Jesus and Christian Life
In this espresso shot, I begin a series looking at the Beatitudes, as found in Matthew 5:1-12. This podcast offers a brief overview of the Beatitudes, with reflections based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1717 and 1719.
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 199: Beatitude = Being Like Jesus
AW 92: The Bible and You
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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November 19, 2019
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Fulton J. Sheen
“Among Women” Guest: Joanna Wahlund
This episode of Among Women examines the challenges of mothers who work either by choice or necessity. While each woman’s situation is unique, we look at how important connections to faith and family are for the mothering vocation. Joanna Wahlund, a longtime listener to Among Women, and now author of The Catholic Working Mothers’ Guide to Life is my guest. Together we discuss the foundations of the book, plus women saints who might be good patrons for working mothers, as well as tips for growing in prayer, discernment, and finding sisters in Christ. And, in a departure from our usual fare, based on the news of the week, I’m dedicating our Blessed Our They segment to talk about the upcoming beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Links for this episode:
News of the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen
The Worlds’ First Love (Mary, Mother of God) by Fulton J. Sheen
The Catholic Working Mothers’ Guide to Life by Joanna Wahlund
Facebook Group: Catholic Working Mothers
Other shows of related interest:
AW 237: A Bishop We Can Rely On (about Fulton J. Sheen with Alexis Walkenstein)
AW 161: Catholic Pediatricians Make a Difference (with a saint segment on Gianna Molla)
AW 11: A very early Among Women podcast with a bio about Gianna Molla.
AW 159: Faith-filled Women at Work
AW 180: Working Women, Leadership, and the Devotional Life
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Image credits:
Banner photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash
Book cover courtesy of OSV.
Oct. 31, 2019
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Magdalene of Nagasaki
“Among Women” Guest: Sarah Christmyer
In this episode we ponder the call based on the title of Sarah Christmyer’s new book Becoming Women of the Word. It’s a wonderful conversation filled with the story of Rahab’s faith, as found in the book of Joshua. This is the kind of faith that calls us to trust in God amidst the storms of life. Speaking of hardships, in our Blessed Are They segment, you’ll learn about the life and faith of one of the Japanese martyrs, St. Magdalene of Nagasaki.
Links for this episode:
Becoming Women of the Word: How to answer God’s call with purpose and joy by Sarah Christmyer
Sarah Christmyer’s website and blog: Come into the Word
Other shows of related interest:
AW 92: A Special Edition: the Bible and You
AW 8: Learn about the Gospel of Mark with Bible scholar Dr. Mary Healy
AW Espresso Shot 18: The titles of Jesus
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Image credits: Top banner – Courtesy of Come Into The Word with Sarah Christmyer
Book: Ave Maria Press
October 13, 2019
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: 5 new saints canonized today by Pope Francis
“Among Women” Guest: Danielle Bean
In this episode I offer a summary of the lives of 5 new saints being raised to the altar (3 religious women, 1 laywoman, and 1 priest-Cardinal):
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- Dulce Lopes
- Mariam Thresia
- Marguerite Bays
- Giuseppina Vannini
- John Henry Newman
I’m also happy to be joined by my friend, Danielle Bean, and together we take a deep dive into her new book, The
Manual for Women.** Topics include discovering the true dignity of women in Scripture and in the teachings of the Church (aka the feminine genius), plus the inspiration of Mary, receptivity, humility, and the practice of prayer, and avoiding the lies and claiming the truth about the goodness of being a woman.
Danielle Bean, courtesy of DanielleBean.com.
Links for this episode:
Bios for 5 new saints
The Manual for Women
Find all of Danielle’s books here.
DanielleBean.com
CatholicMom.com
Other shows of related interest:
AW 221: Bragging on Jesus, with Danielle Bean
AW 179: Momnipotent! With Danielle Bean
AW 71: Small Steps for Catholic Moms, With Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Foss
Watch Danielle Bean on The Gist, on Catholic TV
Listen to Danielle Bean on the Girlfriends podcast
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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September 14, 2019
In this special music edition of Among Women, I am dispensing with our usual format and bringing you new music from Grammy-nominated singer-songerwriter, Sarah Hart.
Sarah has been a guest on the show before and we ran into each other recently at a conference, and it was so nice to be able to catch up and schedule this visit on Among Women, celebrating her new album, “And Lovely It Is.”
Join us for a lovely conversation and music from Sarah Hart.
Links for this episode:
SarahHartMusic.com
Sarah Hart on Facebook
“And Lovely It Is” on iTunes
Other shows of related interest:
AW 134: Sarah Hart Sings Her Heart
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 35 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Praying, Sacrificing, and Reparation
In this espresso shot, I focus on the prayers of the Angel at Fatima to the visionaries … which have great power to help heal the church and the world, and, us.
We see and experience trouble in the world, trouble in the Church … this is a deep call for Catholics to do the heaving lifting in terms of prayer, sacrifice, and reparation for the love of Jesus, for the conversions of those who are far from him, and to offer reparation for the sins and offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (Here’s an informative video about reparation and Eucharistic devotion, including a conversation with the recently deceased, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, an expert on this subject. His book on Fatima is highly recommended by me.)
Information for the 2 prayers from the Angel of Fatima offered in this episode:
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- Angel Prayer / Pardon Prayer (From the first apparition of the Angel at Fatima, Spring, 1916)
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love you! I ask pardon of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You!
Another common translation of this prayer in English is this:
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love you! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You!
Pray either one!
- Here is the Angel’s prayer from his third visit to the children of Fatima in the Fall of 1916:
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore YOU profoundly, and I offer You the precious he most precious Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifference by which He Himself is offended. And through the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners.
Another common translation of this prayer in English is this:
O Most holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore you profoundly. I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifference by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg the conversion of poor sinners.
Pray either one!
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 7: Listen to one of the first Among Women podcasts describing my pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal
AW 223: #Fatima100 and Mary’s Way – This episodes looks at the 100th anniversary of the miracles and apparitions of Fatima.
AW Espresso Shot 12: My Rosary Story
AW 133: A short profile on Jacinta Marto, one of the young children of Fatima. (She will be canonized by Pope Francis in Fatima on May 13!)
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
August 9, 2019
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
“Among Women” Guest: Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Some encourage here to receive God’s forgiveness in our lives, especially in the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, as well as learning to bring to God those people we need to forgive, so He can help us to forgive. In this podcast, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur offers reflections on this important subject from her new book, The Power of Forgiveness, (OSV).
Links for this episode:
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn
The Introduction of the Devout Life, by Francis de Sales (with Pat Gohn’s introduction)
The Power of Forgiveness, by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Patrice’s websites:
PFMacArthur.com
TodaysCatholicHomeschooling.com
Other shows of related interest:
AW 163: A Name for Eternity with Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur recorded in 2013.
AW 6: Travel back in time ten years with Among Women to a very early podcast recorded with Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur, recorded at a table in a restaurant off a highway in central Massachusetts.
AW 155: A biographical look at St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) of the Cross
AW 194: A look at the writing of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) regarding Mary
AW 169: More Marian commentary from the writings of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
AW 218: Information on the Examen prayer
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Book: OSV
Banner: Photo by Felix Koutchinski on Unsplash
July 10, 2019
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Teresa of Avila; St. Catherine of Siena
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Lenaburg
This episode offers a powerful conversation with Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared that details her vocation as a wife and mother, with a particular emphasis on the faith and life lessons that accompanied her 22 years as Courtney’s mother. Mary’s daughter lived most of her life with profound disabilities, but her short life made a beautifully profound impact in the lives of those who knew her.
I also spend some time unpacking some of the Bible verses that have been anchors for me in times of fear, and, in the Blessed are They segment, I unpack inspiration from St. Teresa of Avila and St. Catherine of Siena.
Links for this episode:
Scripture verses shared by Pat:
Psalm 23; Psalm 27:1-3; Matthew 10: 28-31; 1 Peter 5:7
Wisdom from the Saints:
From St. Teresa of Avila:
“Let nothing disturb you,
nothing cause you fear.
All things pass; God is unchanging.
Patience obtains all.
Whoever has God needs nothing else;
God alone suffices.”
Quotes from St. Catherine of Siena:
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” “Proclaim the truth and do not be silent through fear.” “…the soul always fears until she arrives at true love.”
Conversation with Mary Lenaburg:
Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days in my Life by Mary E. Lenaburg
MaryLenaburg.com
Other shows of related interest:
AW 46: talks about St. Teresa of Avila
AW 101: talks about St. Teresa of Avila and women mystics
AW 4: talks about St. Catherine of Siena — from over 10 years ago!
AW 125: more with St. Catherine of Siena.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Image Credits:
Banner: Photo by Nicola Nuttall on Unsplash Book: Courtesy of Ave Maria Press
June 7 , 2019
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Bridget of Sweden
“Among Women” Guest: Patti Maguire Armstrong
In this episode, I unpack “holy hacks” which not only assist us in growing in the spiritual life, but it is also the great title of a new book from my guest, Patti Maguire Armstrong, titled Holy Hacks: Everyday Ways to Live your Faith and Get to Heaven. And its one of my favorite books so far in 2019. And that’s saying something. I also enjoy diving into some of the prayer advice from St. Bridget of Sweden.
Links for this episode:
St. Bridget’s prayers found in the Office of Readings for July 23
St. Bridget’s 15 Prayers
The Pieta Prayer Book
Holy Hacks by Patti Maguire Armstrong
Other shows of related interest:
AW 66 has a full bio of St. Bridget of Sweden
AW 234 discusses St. Bridget of Ireland
AW 117 has a previous visit to AW from Patti Maguire Armstrong
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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May 9, 2019
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary as our Spiritual Mom
“Among Women” Guest: Maria Morera Johnson
It’s May! It’s Mary’s month — and the month whereby we in the U.S. celebrate mothers! This episode of Among Women has it all! Pat shares about some of her personal history with Mary both from her book, All In, and a recent article in Catholic Digest. Then enjoy a wonderful conversation with Pat’s friend and prayer buddy, Maria Morera Johnson, about devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba. Maria’s latest book is Our Lady of Charity. Learn about the history and the symbols related to this Cuban story of faith, family, and Mary’s particular love for each of us — it will be worth your time!
Many Mary-related resources are below!
Links for this episode:
Look for Pat’s article “The Power of Our Praying Mom: Mary” in Catholic Digest, May 2019.
All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters by Pat Gohn
Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped me Grow in Faith and Love by Maria Morera Johnson
Maria Johnson’s blog
Other shows of related interest:
Podcasts about Mary:
AW 7: My pilgrimage to Fatima
AW 83: More about Mary
AW 188: Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood and Ours
AW 223: #Fatima100 and Mary’s Way
AW 224: Undoer of Knots & Mary’s Touch
AW Espresso Shot 12: My Rosary Story
AW Espresso Shot 25: Devotion to Mary
AW Espresso Shot 30: Devotion to the Rosary
Podcasts with Maria Morera Johnson:
AW 146: The Power of a Praying Friend
AW 197: Badass Buddies and Pope Selfies
AW 230: Wonder Women
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 34 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Flowers at the Foot of the Cross
Growing in virtue takes day-by-day effort! St. Francis de Sales’ famous work Introduction to the Devout Life has been part of my spiritual reading for a long time! Today I want to share with you his advice on how our practice of virtue — for the love of Jesus — can become as “flowers at the foot of the Cross.” This simple little word picture about these flowers has helped me through Lent and is propelling me through Easter. I hope you’ll agree that Francis de Sales is a master teacher and spiritual guide.
Links for this episode:
Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life – this is the OSV book that Pat wrote the introduction for. You can also listen to a free webinar on the book here.
Other podcasts of related interest:
You’ll find details about “the little way” from St. Therese of Lisieux in these two podcasts:
AW 9
AW 165
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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March 31, 2019
Among Women celebrates 10 years!
This episode looks back at ten interesting podcasts from the past ten years. This is really a moment of true gratitude to God for the gift of these years.
The podcast also catches you up on recent events in my life. Not gonna lie, I’ve had some setbacks with family events and studio breakdowns that have affected my ability to bring out podcasts in a timely manner. Hoping for better days in the weeks ahead. But please pray for me as I work out my scheduling needs and updating my podcasting equipment.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us!
Links for this episode:
From 2009: AW 1 & AW 2 — the first podcasts!
From 2010: AW 75 — Healing from the hurt of abortion
From 2011: AW 93 — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
From 2012: AW 146 — The power of a praying friend
From 2013: AW 159 — Faith-filled women at work
From 2014: AW 186 — On faith, grace, and prayer in marriage & family
From 2015: AW 191 — Jenny’s IVF story
From 2016: AW 211 — Kicking those little sins
From 2017: AW 223 — Fatima#100 and Mary’s Way
From 2018: AW Espresso Shot 22 — Devotion to the Holy Family
Other links of related interest:
Blog post: Recalling my conversation with Abby Johnson on Among Women
AW 209 — Women leaving the abortion industry
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 33 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotions for Days of the Week
After 12 installments on the monthly devotions that the Church calls us to, I felt remiss in not discussing that the Church also recommends different devotions for the days of the week. These are recommended by me — not to give you more “to do.” They are recommended to help us respond to Christ in ways that might be in sync with our daily calendars. So, if its something you’ve never done before, start small and see how it goes. No pressure from me or the Church in this regard … I’m just offering suggestions for what may prove helpful. But none of this is mandatory. Your prayer life is between you and God. For someone like me, who has a scheduled life to contend with, I find these kinds of prayer prompts helpful.
A personal note from Pat: This podcast returns after an unexpected break of several weeks. Without going into too many details, my husband and I have had to invest many more hours than usual into some family needs where our parents health needs are concerned, and we’ve been backlogged both at work and home. I also experienced some illness, and a confounding technical breakdown in my home studio. (This podcast has one sole proprietor — yours truly!) Talk about setbacks of time, money, and wellbeing. Anyway, the folks are doing a little better, I’m feeling healthy, and the studio needs are patched, but need more repair… So, say a prayer for all of us, won’t you? I will appreciate it!
Links for this episode:
Among Women Espresso Shot #31: Praying for Holy Souls podcast
St. Gertrude’s prayer for souls
First Fridays devotion
First Saturdays devotion
Rosary-themed podcasts:
Among Women Espresso Shot #30: My top 10 Reasons to Pray the Rosary
AW 231: The Time in Now for the Rosary
AW 112: What I love about the Rosary
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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December 19, 2018
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Guadalupe
“Among Women” Guests: Allison Gingras, Tiffany Walsh, and Deanna Bartalini
This episode offers an Advent reflection on the light of Christ, plus it examines the feast day and the icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Together we look at some of the Marian symbolism on the famous tilma of St. Juan Diego, as well as hear the consoling words of our Mother, Mary.
Our interview segment features a lively conversation with a panel of wonderful writers who have created the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women.
Merry Christmas!! Don’t miss your opportunity to place your name in the drawing for a 3-pack of the Stay Connected Journals OR the Great Adventure Bible!
NOTE FROM PAT: THIS DRAWING IS NOW CLOSED.
TO ENTER OUR RANDOM DRAWING: Just leave a comment below to enter, or send me an email at AmongWomenPodcast@me.com and tell me you wish to enter the drawing. There will be two winners selected after Jan. 1, 2019: One will receive the 3-Pack of all three Stay Connected Journals and one winner will receive the Great Adventure Bible. All entries must be received by 11:59pm Eastern on Dec. 31, 2018.
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Links for this episode:
Stay Connect Journals for Catholic Women:
The Gift of Invitation: 7 Ways that Jesus Invites You to a Life of Grace
Exploring the Catholic Classics: How Spiritual Reading Can Help You Grow in Wisdom
Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life: Growing in Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
Authors’ websites:
Allison Gingras’ website: Reconciled to You
DeannaBartalini.com
Tiffany Walsh’s Life of a Catholic Librarian
The Great Adventure Bible from Ascension Press
Other shows of related interest:
AW 37: The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, plus a Christmas miracle for a family with a very sick baby
AW 188: Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood and Ours
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE DRAWING — enter through Dec. 31, 2018! Rules to enter are above in the green print.
Welcome to Episode 32 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Advent and the Coming of Christ
This is the 12th and final installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In December we are called to pray about Advent and the coming of Christ. This is new liturgical year, and Advent is a penitential season. In this episode I’m focusing on preparing, penance, and peace-making.
Links for this episode:
Making a simple advent wreath
Adult Advent Calendar from Loyola
Advent reflections from Bishop Robert Barron – sign up for free
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 232: On the cusp of Advent
AW 218: Advent and Ignatian Spirituality
AW 116: The Advent of Advent
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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November 26, 2018
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Teresa of Avila’s Prayer of Preparation for Advent. Plus a bonus: An advent prayer for lapsed Catholics invoking St. John Paul II.
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP
This episode invites us to become cultural mystics, and discover a deeper awareness of the sacred in our culture. Listen to this conversation with Sr. Nancy Usselmann, a Daughter of St. Paul, who is both an author of A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics — Theology of Popular Culture, as well as a vocalist with the Daughters of St. Paul Choir. We’ll learn and laugh as we explore the work of #medianuns –including their upcoming concert series: GLORIOUS NIGHT!
Plus, we’ll spend a few moments in prayer in preparation for Advent with the saintly words of Carmelite mystic, St. Teresa of Avila.
Links for this episode:
Advent Prayer of Preparation: St. Teresa of Avila
Advent Prayer for Lapsed Catholics
A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics — Theology of Popular Culture by Sr. Nancy Usselmann
#medianuns
Pauline Books and Media
(Find a book and media center near you.)
Daughters of St. Paul Choir Christmas concert series
BeMediaMindful.org
Other shows of related interest:
AW 96: Those Singing Nuns — with the Daughter of St. Paul Choir – a behind-the-scenes look at the sisters in the recording studio.
AW 131: New Life in Christ with Sr. Emily Beata Marsh, FSP
AW 143: Growing in Friendship with Jesus and His Queen, with Sr. Helena Burns, FSP
AW 189: Lead with Humility with Sr. Theresa Noble, FSP
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 31 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Praying for the Souls in Purgatory
This is the 11th installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In November we are called to pray for the holy souls — the faithful departed — as they move toward purification and the perfection of Heaven. While the Church does has All Souls day as a memorial, traditionally on Nov. 2 every year, the truth is that the entire month is dedicated to praying for souls.
In this podcast I’ll offer a brief teaching on the hopeful truth of purgatory, and the benefits of praying for souls. And of course we’ll pray together at the end — for the many souls that might benefit from our prayers!
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church on purgatory. See paragraphs 1030-1032.
The Prayer for Specific Souls in Purgatory (that we prayed on the show) (Scroll down the page.)
The Rosary for Souls
Novena for Souls
Other podcasts of related interest:
To be honest, this is first podcast that really delves in to purgatory, but here’s a few podcasts from our archives that talk about prayer that you might find interesting:
AW 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus
AW espresso shot #12: My Rosary story
AW 133: Communing with the Saints
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 30 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Rosary (My Top Ten Reasons)
This is the 10th installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In October we are called to pray the Holy Rosary, and honor Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is October 7.
In this episode, I offer my Top Ten Reasons for Praying the Rosary:
- To Pray the Second Most Powerful prayer in the world. The first being the Mass; the second being the Rosary.
- Being obedient to your Momma (Momma Mary)
- The Fruits of the Rosary: Yes there are many benefits!
- We become intimately acquainted with the deepest moments in the Gospels.
- Its portable!
- So easy to learn but a lifetime to master its riches.
- It lowers my blood pressure. (The gift of peace.)
- It’s the prayer of intercession — the prayer to pray when you don’t know what to pray.
- The promises that Mary makes about the Rosary via St. Dominic. Find all 15 promises here.
- It will call you to be a saint — to grow in holiness.
Links for this episode:
How to pray the rosary
15 promises to those who pray the Rosary
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 112: What I love about the Rosary
AW Espresso Shot 12: My Rosary story
AW 231: The time is now for the rosary
AW 7: Listen to one of the first Among Women podcasts describing my pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 29 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Seven Sorrows of Mary
This is the 9th installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In September we honor the Seven Sorrows of Mary. This is a great time to engage Mary our Mother — as we lift our sorrows to her. She knows us and she understands. We can take comfort in Mary’s strength that is found at the foot of the Cross.
With the ever-expanding church sex-abuse scandals we are currently witnessing in the news, the call to devotion to Mary under her patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows, and to meditation upon the Seven Sorrows of Mary is very poignant, indeed.
Pray! Pray! Pray!
Links for this episode:
The Seven Sorrows of Mary are:
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The Prophecy of Simeon: (Luke.2:34-35)
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The Flight into Egypt: (Matthew 2:13)
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The Loss of the Holy Child at Jerusalem for three days: (Luke 23: 27-31)
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Meeting Jesus as he carries his Cross to Calvary: (Luke 23: 27-31)
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Standing at the Foot of the Cross: (John 19:25-30)
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Jesus is taken down from the Cross: (John 19:31-37)
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The Burial of Jesus: (John 19:38-42)
Servites order – Friar Servants of Mary, USA Province
Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago
Via Matris — The Way of Our Sorrowing Mother: meditations on the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Stabat Mater — well known hymn, that is also the sequence at the liturgy on Sept. 15.
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 112: What I Love about the Rosary
AW Espresso Shot #28: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart
AW 25: An early show from 2009 that explores Our Lady of Sorrows
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A word to survivors of sexual abuse, and their friends…
Over the years I’ve been producing the Among Women Podcast, I’ve recorded some conversations about this important subject that may be some support and help.
They are:
AW 79: Overcoming the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
AW 140: Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds
AW 47: From Victim to Survivor to Striver to Thriver
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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August 18, 2018
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Litany of Saints
“Among Women” Guest: Alexis Walkenstein
In this episode we discuss the difficult subject of news reports regarding the Catholic Church in the U.S. with regard to sexual abuse by clergy. In this challenging time, as confidence in our nation’s bishops may be waning, my guest, Alexis Walkenstein and I discuss the matter in light of her new book about an amazing bishop, Fulton J. Sheen.
Links for this episode:
Book Giveaway — ALL IN, by Pat Gohn. Note: ENDs 11:59pm eastern, Aug. 19, 2018.
Litany of Saints (prayer)
Holy Hour Prayers of Reparation (Daughters of St. Paul)(Flip book)
Fulton J. Sheen, book edited by Alexis Walkenstein
LexiCali, blog by Alexis Walkenstein
Find You Tube videos with clips of Fulton Sheen’s messages, including this one about his humor.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 224: Mary’s Touch radio show with Alexis Walkenstein
AW 79: Overcoming the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
AW 140: Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds
AW 47: From Victim to Survivor to Striver to Thriver
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 28 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart
Every year, in the month of August, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This short podcast is the eighth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts about Mary’s Immaculate Heart, including praying the rosary, the fruits of the mysteries, consecration to Jesus through Mary, a short reading from The Reed of God (along with thoughts on suffering), and making a mini-pilgrimage to a Marian shrine.
With the ever-expanding church sex-abuse scandals we are currently witnessing in the news, the call to devotion to the Immaculate Heart seems even greater and more needed!
Pray! Pray! Pray!
Links for this episode:
The Assumption of Mary
The Fruits of the Mysteries of the Rosary
The Reed of God by Caryl Houselander
All In, by Pat Gohn
Total Consecration according to St. Louis de Montfort
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 231: The time is now for the Rosary
AW Espresso Shot 12: My rosary story
AW 94: Ringing around the Rosary
AW 112: What I Love about the Rosary
AW 137: Back from where I’ve been (I talk about my pilgrimage to Lourdes, and the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, Rue de Bac)
AW 89: The Sacred Heart
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Image credits: Stained Glass/ Immaculate Heart of Mary, by Pat Gohn; ALL IN, by Ave Maria Press.
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July 29, 2018
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Olympia
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Beth Weisenburger
In this episode of Among Women we look at something very close to my heart — prayer journaling! It’s a great topic and I’m pleased to welcome Mary Beth Weisenburger, author of Praying with a Pen: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Stress-Free Prayer Journaling. Our conversation is geared for all those newbies who want to try this method of prayer — what Mary Beth dubs “chocolate for your soul”. Together we explore how to get started (hint: listen for the 4 P’s), as well as what it means to experience holy whispers and “holy moly” moments.
I also look back in early fourth-century church history to recap some of the extraordinary life of St. Olympia — a woman of great fortitude and generosity.
Links for this episode:
St. Olympia: Here and here
Mary Beth Weisburger’s website: Praying with a Pen
The book: Praying with a Pen: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Stress-Free Prayer Journaling.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 175: An Appointment with God
AW 227: The life of prayer and good works, with Julie Davis
AW 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus
AW 77: An AW special on prayer!
AW 186: On Faith, grace, and prayer in marriage and family life
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 27 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus
Every year, in the month of July, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Precious Blood of Jesus. This short podcast is the seventh in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from the Bible, the Mass, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Augustine. Finally, we spend the last five minutes praying the Litany of the Precious Blood.
Links for this episode:
All In, by Pat Gohn
“Theology of the Precious Blood” by Fr. Edwin Kaiser
Novena of the Precious Blood from the Missionaries of the Precious Blood:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Litany of the Precious Blood
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 89: The Sacred Heart
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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June 22, 2018
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Prisca
“Among Women” Guest: Helen Alvaré
This is the episode that almost wasn’t! After a tech failure and a long-awaited repair to the recording, I dive into a discussion with Helen Alvaré, law professor from George Mason University, and founder of Women Speak for Themselves and Reconnect Media. We enjoy a very engaging conversation on a variety of subjects including improving our public discourse on pro-life issues and so much more: #MeToo, love, sex, marriage, contraception, and making a positive impact on the culture. Plus, in this episode we look at the life of St. Prisca, a married woman from the first century church, and her witness and service to St. Paul and others.
Links for this episode:
Scripture quotes for St. Prisca: Acts 18: 1-3, Romans 16:3, and 1 Corinthians 16:19.
Article: #MeToo Women, you have more in common with pro-life women than you think
Women Speak for Themselves
Reconnect Media
IBelieveInLove.com
Book: Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves by Helen Alvare
Book: Putting Children’s Interests First in US Family Law and Policy:
With Power Comes Responsibility by Helen Alvare
Other shows of related interest:
AW 165: A theology of women and new feminism, and The Guiding Star Project
AW 191: Jenny’s IVF Story
AW 155: “Woman, You are a Gift!” A look at our feminine genius
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 26 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Every year, in the month of June, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This year, the feast day is Friday, June 8th. This short podcast is the sixth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II, and St. Margaret Mary, on the Sacred Heart devotion in terms of the promises attached to the First Fridays, as well as the ideas for the Sacred Heart novena, and enthronement. Finally, we spend the last five minutes praying the Litany to the Sacred Heart.
Links for this episode:
Readings of the Day for the Feast of the Sacred Heart
9 First Fridays — prayers and instructions. Also at the same page are the list of 12 promises that Our Lord gave to St. Margaret Mary.
Novena to the Sacred Heart
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 89: The Sacred Heart
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 25 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to Mary
Every year, in the month of May, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion Mary, the Blessed Virgin, and our Mother. This short podcast is the fifth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as tips on how to draw closer to Mary in our prayer, as we seek a greater devotion to Mary.
Links for this episode:
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (a searchable online version)
Scriptural Rosary book
How to pray the rosary
The Memorare
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 231: The time is now for the rosary
AW espresso shot 12: My rosary story
AW 112: What I love about the rosary
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 24 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Eucharist
Every year, in the month of April, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the holy Eucharist. This short podcast is the fourth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II and St. Pius X as we prepare for Easter and a greater devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist.
Links for this episode:
Ecclesia de Eucharistia — last encyclical from St. John Paul II on the Eucharist
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 93: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
AW 178: New Life in Christ
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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March 14, 2018
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Bridget of Ireland
“Among Women” Guest: Stacy Trasancos
This episode catches us up as I chat about the last several weeks of a hard winter with a bit too much work and travel stress, and having to put my elderly dog, Brady, to sleep. Grateful that we can celebrate another Irish saint as we approach St. Patrick’s day (my patron saint) — and a beer-loving one at that — St. Bridget. Finally, you’ll hear an informative conversation with the former-chemist-turned-theology-instructor and author of Particles of Faith, Stacy Trasancos.
Links for this episode:
Pope Francis institutes new celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Particles of Faith by Stacy Transancos
“Contrary to Reports, There is No Flash of Light at Conception”, by Stacy Transancos, National Catholic Register
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 23 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to St. Joseph
Every year, in the month of March, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the good St. Joseph. This short podcast is the third in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II, and we pray a litany to St. Joseph.
Links for this episode:
Redemptoris Custos from St. John Paul II — On the Person and Mission of St. Joseph in the Life of Christ and the Church
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW 220: St. Joseph, the Angels, and Kate Wicker
AW 160: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 22 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus
Every year, in the month of February, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the Holy Family. It may seem like Christmas has just passed and should we not be moving on? Not so fast. There’s a lot to be gained with this devotion. This short podcast is the second in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share a thoughts from St. John Paul II, ideas about my own nativity “prayer prompts” and a prayer from Pope Francis.
Links for this episode:
Redemptoris Mater from St. John Paul II
Prayer from Pope Francis
Other podcasts of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #9: The Joy of Love
AW 38: “The Incarnation of Christ: “Minutes vs. Moments” and the “the Marvelous Exchange”
AW 160: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 21 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus
Every year, in the month of January, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. This short podcast kicks off a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. I’m honored to share a few thoughts with you from my recent article in Catholic Digest magazine, “Start the New Year Attuned to the Holy Name of Jesus” (Catholic Digest, Jan/Feb 2018.)
Links for this episode:
Catholic Digest
Other podcasts of related interest:
Espresso Shot #18: Titles of Jesus
AW 210: Women Encounter Jesus
AW 211: Bragging on Jesus with Danielle Bean
AW 213: Prayer is Personal Encounter with Jesus
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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December 15, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Ursula Ledokowska
“Among Women” Guest: Leah Darrow
This episode profiles the idea of true beauty with former model, speaker, and author, Leah Darrow. She’s author of a new book, The Other Side of Beauty.
We also examine the life of St. Ursula Ledokowska who helped to found a new branch of the Ursulines in Poland.
This episode is the last one for 2017 — I’ll be back in January. Wishing you a blessed Advent and wonderful Christmas season!
Links for this episode:
“The Beauty of Creation Bears Witness to God” by St. Augustine
All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters by Pat Gohn
The Other Side of Beauty by Leah Darrow
Leah Darrow’s website
“In The Bleak Mid-Winter” by Christina Rossetti
Other shows of related interest:
AW 82: Joining with Mary in Advent
AW 116: The advent of Advent
AW 218: Advent and Ignatian Spirituality
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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December 2, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska
“Among Women” Guest: Connie Clark
This episode begins with a few advent tips, and then it shines a spotlight on the life of two women who, as writers, offer their gifts for the sake of the Church, and advancing its mission. Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska is a Polish saint whose writing for the missions eventually blossomed into a religious order. And Connie Clark is a prolific Catholic author with numerous Catholic titles including the one that recently prompted my contacting her, Pep Talks for Catholic Parents. She’s also the editor of Living Faith Kids. (Find more of her book and booklets in the links below.)
Links for this episode:
Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska, and her religious order
TWO DAYS ONLY: discounts on Ave Maria Press sales of Pat Gohn’s books, ALL IN, and Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious:
Go to AveMariaPress.com on Monday, Dec 4, and enjoy free shipping with the code JOY17
On Wednesday Dec 6, at AveMariaPress.com, find 40 percent off everything using the code PEACE17
Connie Clark’s website
Books by Connie Clark:
Pep Talks for Catholic Parents
Advent: Preparing for Perfect Joy
Living Faith Kids
How to Talk to Kids about Making Good Choices
Living the Beatitudes — Reflections, Prayers, and Practices for Teens
Other shows of related interest:
AW 188: Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood and Ours (with info on Our Lady of Guadalupe)
AW 80: On the Immaculate Conception
AW 82: Joining with Mary in Advent
AW 218: Advent and Ignatian Spirituality
Reminders:
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October 30, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Saints who loved Mary and the Rosary
“Among Women” Guest: Gretchen Crowe
This episode centers on Mary and the Rosary, as we conclude October, the month of the Rosary. I’m delighted to welcome my guest, Gretchen Crowe, of OSV, and the editor of a new book, Why the Rosary, Why Now? The book really makes a strong case for taking up the Rosary as a daily devotion. This podcast also shines a light on some of my favorite saints and their perspectives on Mary as a mother, and the power of the Rosary.
Links for this episode:
Why the Rosary, Why Now? by Gretchen Crowe
Scriptural Rosary
Catechist.com
Other shows of related interest:
AW 112: What I love about the rosary
AW Espresso Shot 12: My rosary story
AW 94: Ringing Around the Rosary, with Jennifer Willits of the Rosary Army
AW 150: The Rosary and Pregnancy, with Sarah Reinhard
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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October 15, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Marguerite D’Youville
“Among Women” Guest: Maria Morera Johnson
In this episode, we explore the life of St. Marguerite D’Youville, courtesy of an excerpt from Maria Morera Johnson’s new book: Super Girls and Halos. What’s more, we’ve got a great conversation with Maria Johnson about this fun book that is a mash up of heroines from books and the screen as well as the communion of saints. This is a wonderful title that I’m happy to endorse.
Links for this episode:
The Shrine for St. Marguerite D’Youville
Super Girls and Halos, by Maria Morera Johnson
Maria Johnson’s blog
Other shows of related interest:
AW 197: Badass Buddies and Pope Selfies, with Maria Johnson
AW 146: The Power of a Praying Friend, with Maria Johnson
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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September 28, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Hildegard of Bingen
“Among Women” Guest: Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
This week we look at one of the prime topics of interest here at Among Women — the spiritual friendships that women ought to cultivate and welcome into their lives. Join me for a lively conversation with authors Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet as we discuss their latest title, The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman’s Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-filled Friends.
Links for this episode:
Find out where Pat will be speaking next: San Diego area, and Falls Church VA
Pat’s interview with Cy Kellett on Catholic Answers Focus about her book, All In.
Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI
St. Hildegard of Bingen, A spiritual reader, by Carmen Acevedo Butcher
The Friendship Project by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
Divine Mercy for Moms by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
Other shows of related interest:
AW 172: A show about Hildegard being a doctor of the church
AW 132: More about Hildegard
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 20 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Prayers of Petition to Pray when You are Worried or Trouble
Intercessory prayer is powerful!
This week in the news, the United States has seen the devastation in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, plus now Hurricane Irma is rampaging the Caribbean islands and Florida and threatening other states. But it’s not just weather woes that call us to prayer — we can bring any form of suffering or concern to Jesus, and to Jesus through our Mother Mary.
This podcast “prays” with you… using The 23rd Psalm, the Litany of the Name of Jesus, plus numerous prayers for protection and strength invoking Mary and the saints.
Let us pray for one another.
Other podcast of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
AW 94: Ringing around the Rosary, with Jennifer Willits
AW 213: Prayer is an encounter with Jesus
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
September 1, 2017
In this episode:
This is a departure from our usual format and I offer a recording of a talk I gave recently based on Ephesian 5: 1-2 and portions of my book, All In.
(Apologies that the audio is not to our usual quality, but hopefully, you might find something worthy in this
Reminders:
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Welcome to Episode 19 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Wisdom of Grandmothers
As I’ve been anticipating becoming a grandmother, I’ve reached out to a few friends who have preceded me in this vocation for a little advice. Now that my first grandchild has arrived — welcome to Aidan Waiyun Sung! — I offer this short podcast with some of the wisdom that others have shared with me. Special thanks to Judy Klein, Maria Scaperlanda and Susie Weiss for sharing with me!
Links for this episode:
AW 225: A conversation with Maria Scaperlanda about Fr Rother’s forthcoming beatification.
AW 223: A conversation with Judy Klein about her book, Mary’s Way.
AW 45: A conversation with Corrie Norris, a grandmother and active lay woman.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Bob and I with Aidan, the day he was born. July 22, 2017.
Welcome to Episode 18 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Titles of Jesus
By learning some of the titles of Jesus, we can better connect with Jesus in prayer. In this short podcast I share some of my favorite titles of Jesus that are found in the New Testament. I only have time to share a few, but there are so many more! The titles of Jesus that move us and touch our heart can move us in prayer as well — to deeper praise and worship of the One who knows us best and loves us completely.
Some of the titles we cover in this episode: Lord, Bread of Life, Alpha and Omega, Author and Finisher of Our Faith, Hope of Glory, Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, Good Shepherd, and King of Kings and Lord of Lords. But don’t stop there — keep searching the bible for the titles that have meaning for you — in your quest to pray better and grow closer to Jesus.
Links for this episode:
AW 213: Prayer is a Personal Encounter with Jesus
AW 221: Bragging on Jesus
AW Espresso Shot #13: My Adoration Story
AW 210: Women Encountering Jesus
July 21, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Tabitha of Joppa
“Among Women” Guest: Julie Davis
This episode delves into the every day life of a believer… it is grounded both in the interior life — the life of prayer — and the call to do good works. In our saint segment, I explain the faith story of Tabitha of Joppa found in the Acts of the Apostles. Tabitha was a disciple described by her good works — specifically supporting widows. Plus in our conversation segment, I have a lively discussion with author Julie Davis about praying every day. Together we explore themes from her new book, Seeking Jesus in Every Day Life.
Links for this episode:
Catechist.com is the home of Catechist magazine, of which I am the editor. Follow Catechist’s twitter feed, curated by me, at @CATECHISTmag, and find Catechist magazine on Facebook. Subscribe to Catechist magazine here.
Upcoming events with Pat
Happy Catholic – blog by Julie Davis
Seeking Jesus in Everyday Life by Julie Davis
Other books by Julie Davis
Forgotten Classics podcast by Julie Davis
A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast by Julie Davis and Scott Danielson
Other shows of related interest:
AW 99: Happy to be Catholic with Julie Davis
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 17 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Bloom Where You are Planted
Get involved with bringing faith-based programs to your parish or to your home with these suggestions from Pat.
Links for this episode:
USCCB Convocation talks on You Tube
AW 5: a podcast about starting a rosary prayer group.
The Bible Timeline videos and course, plus a separate book.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible
Symbolon
WINE: book clubs and their annual summer book club
Confessions, by St Augustine
Life of Christ, by Fulton J. Sheen
Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Francis de Sales
Story of a Soul, by St. Therese of Lisieux
Familiaris Consortio (book) or online version
Mulieris Dignitatem (book) or online version
AW 168: Talking with Genevieve Kineke about her book on the 25th anniversary of Mulieris Dignatatem
June 24, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Marguerite d’Oingt
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Lou Rosien
In this episode we continue sharing some of writings of Christian mystic, Marguerite d’Oingt, a Carthusian nun from the 13th century. (See AW 225 for her biography.) In our conversation today we discuss separation, divorce, annulments, and remarriage with Mary Lou Rosien as she shares her experiences and her latest book, The Three Things Divorce Catholics Need to Know.
Links for this episode:
Quotes from Marguerite d’Oingt are found in Incandescence, by Carmen Butcher
The Three Things Divorced Catholics Need to Know, by Mary Lou Rosien
Find more about Mary Lou Rosien at Catholic Family Bootcamp.
The Catholic Prayer Book for the Separated and Divorced, by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker and David Dziena. This book also contains this Spiritual Communion prayer attributed to St. Alphonsus Liquori:
My Jesus,
I believe that you are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I long for you in my soul,
Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
As though you have already come,
I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you;
never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 225: offers more of a biography of Marguerite d’Oingt
AW 125 Spiritual Bootcamp with Mary Lou Rosien
AW 97: Dealing with Divorce as a Catholic, with Lisa Duffy
Reminders:
Leave a review of Pat’s latest book, ALL IN, at Amazon.com
If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
June 12, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Marguerite d’Oingt
“Among Women” Guest: María Ruiz Scaperlanda
What a joy to think that soon we will have another American-born Catholic saint in Fr. Stanley Rother! The beatification will take place this September in Oklahoma City, OK. I discuss this at length with an expert on the biography of Fr. Rother, author and blogger María Ruiz Scaperlanda. Join us for this latest episode and you’ll also learn from the 13th century writings of St. Marguerite d’Oingt of France.
Links for this episode:
Upcoming events for Pat Gohn
Benedict XVI’s catechesis on Marguerite d’Oingt
Holy Women by Benedict XVI
The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma by María Ruiz Scaperlanda
Day by Day with María – blog by María Ruiz Scaperlanda
Details about Fr Stanley Rother’s Beatification on September 23, 2017:
Website: StanleyRother.org
Beatification Mass date and location
All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matter — the latest book from Pat Gohn
Other shows of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #14: My narration of the introduction to All In
Reminders:
Send your comments or prayer intentions to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
May 20, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady Undoer of Knots
“Among Women” Guest: Alexis Walkenstein
This week we look at Alexis Walkenstein’s newest project as host of Mary’s Touch, a syndicated radio show that has great
interviews and real life stories of Mary’s love. In the course of our conversation, we also cover what it takes to prayerfully discern what and where God is calling you to, plus the invitation God gives us to pray intentionally for one another as a work of spiritual motherhood.
Links for this episode:
Discerning Hearts podcasts
Enter the free random drawing to win Pat Gohn’s book, All In, Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
Novena to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
Image of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
Mary’s Touch radio show, hosted by Alexis Walkenstein, and its related apostolates regarding prayer intentions, and its spiritual outreach to the military.
Lexicaliblog – blog by Alexis Walkenstein; Also on Twitter: @walkenstein
“A.S.K.: Ask, See, Knock — Three Steps Toward Praying with Others” – article by Pat Gohn, from my articles archived at Patheos.
“Knots in Your Life? Mary Can’t Wait to Tackle Them!” – Guest post at my blog from Marge Fenelon
Prayer to Our Lady Undoer of Knots (Note: there are a few typos in this document.)
Other shows of related interest:
AW 193: Recap of seeing the Pope in Philly with Lisa Hendey, and conversation about Our Lady Undoer of Knots. That section about Our Lady starts at about the 45:00 point.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
May 10, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s apparitions and message
“Among Women” Guest: Judy Landrieu Klein
This week we look at Mary in two ways. First, we explore the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance in 1917 to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal. Second, we explore a mother’s life with the help and assistance of Mary — especially during times of great sufferings and trials. My guest is Judy Klein, who shares her story with us, as found in her latest book, Mary’s Way: The Power of Entrusting Your Child to God.
Links for this episode:
EWTN’s website on Fatima
Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
Articles about Fatima:
“A Bullet in Our Lady’s Crown” – an article on Fatima and Pope John Paul II by Pat Gohn (from my archives)
“The Heart of the Message of Fatima” by Dr. Virginia M. Kimball
“The Motherhood of the Church” – Excerpt from ALL IN: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters at CatholicMom.com.
Mary’s Way: The Power of Entrusting Your Child to God, by Judy Klein
Memorare Ministries
Books recommended on Among Women by Judy Klein:
St Louis de Montfort’s consecration to Jesus through Mary
33 Day to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley
Other shows of related interest:
AW 7: Listen to one of the first Among Women podcasts describing my pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal
AW Espresso Shot 12: My Rosary Story
AW 133: A short profile on Jacinta Marto, one of the young children of Fatima. (She will be canonized by Pope Francis in Fatima on May 13!)
Pat’s narrations of some of her new book, All In, are found in the following AW Espresso Shots:
From the introduction
From Chapter 1
From Chapter 2
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 16 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Overcoming the Mud-Splashed Bride Syndrome, from Chapter 2, from ALL IN: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
This is a third excerpt from my latest book, All In: Why belonging to the Catholic Church Matters. I read part of Chapter 2. In this selection I describe the what I call “the mud-splashed bride” syndrome, and its antidote.
Links for this episode:
I’ve been speaking about ALL IN in several other places:
Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
Girlfriends podcast with Danielle Bean
A Seeking Heart podcast with Allison Gingras
“This is the Day” on Catholic TV
“Becoming Confident Catholics” – Webinar at Ave Maria Press
“Pathways to Learning” with Sr Marie Pappas, Sirius XM Radio
Find reviews for the book here or on Amazon.
Buy the book!
Welcome to Episode 15 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Chapter 1, The Beloved, from ALL IN: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
This is an excerpt from my latest book, All In: Why belonging to the Catholic Church Matters. I read part of Chapter 1.
Links for this episode:
I’ve been speaking about ALL IN in several other places:
Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
Girlfriends podcast with Danielle Bean
A Seeking Heart podcast with Allison Gingras
“This is the Day” on Catholic TV
“Becoming Confident Catholics” – Webinar at Ave Maria Press
“Pathways to Learning” with Sr Marie Pappas, Sirius XM Radio
Find reviews for the book here or on Amazon.
Buy the book!
Welcome to Episode 14 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: An Introduction to ALL IN: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
This is an excerpt from my latest book, All In: Why belonging to the Catholic Church Matters. I read part of the introduction.
Links for this episode:
I’ve been speaking about ALL IN in several other places:
Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo
Girlfriends podcast with Danielle Bean
A Seeking Heart podcast with Allison Gingras
“This is the Day” on Catholic TV
“Becoming Confident Catholics” – Webinar at Ave Maria Press
“Pathways to Learning” with Sr Marie Pappas, Sirius XM Radio
Find reviews for the book here or on Amazon.
Buy the book!
April 13, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Blandina
“Among Women” Guest: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
In this conversation, we talk about a martyr’s death — that of St. Blandina in 177 AD — as well as the “persecutions” we see online and in the media among Christians whose negativity and criticism toward each other thwarts the good they may do. My guest is Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, writer of an provocative article — “Uncomfortable” — that challenges the in-fighting that can happen between members of the Church. Together we discuss the harmful effects of disparaging each other and each other’s projects with a kind of litmus Catholic test. This kind of negativity is contrary to the Christian mission. This show is a call to check our own witness, and to tend to our own efforts at reaching out to others.
Links for this episode:
“Uncomfortable”, as found in The Boston Pilot by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe’s ministry, Loaves and Fishes
Adoption: Room for One More? by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
Other shows of related interest:
AW 144: a previous show with Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
March 31, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Matilda of Hackeborn
“Among Women” Guest: Danielle Bean
Join us for this important and fundamental conversation about Jesus who loves us — and what it means to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is the bedrock — the reason for our faith as Catholics. Jesus once asked his apostles: “Who do you say that I am?” It’s a question we all must answer. In this episode we meet two women who are in love with Jesus — St. Matilda of Hackeborn from Germany, and Danielle Bean from New Hampshire. I’m happy to welcome author and speaker and Catholic Digest magazine publisher, Danielle Bean back to the program. Together we discuss her latest book: You’re Worth It! (Change the way you feel about yourself by learning how Jesus feels about you.)
Don’t miss this episode of Among Women!
Links for this episode:
All In, the new book from Pat Gohn
You’re Worth It! by Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean’s website, podcast, and other books
Catholic Digest
Other shows of related interest:
AW 12: A bio about St Gertrude the Great
AW 71: Small Steps for Catholic Moms with Danielle Bean
AW 179: Momnipotent! With Danielle Bean
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
March 20, 2017
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Archangels
“Among Women” Guest: Kate Wicker
In this episode, we depart from our usual path in discussing the stories of women who’ve been saints before us… and we talk about St Joseph — since today is his feast day — plus we discuss the role of the archangels in our “Blessed Are They” segment. I’m also delighted to be talking with Kate Wicker in a lively discussion centered on her new book: Getting Past Perfect: How to find joy and grace in the messiness of motherhood. This is pure encouragement for moms!
Links for this episode:
“Joseph’s Way” – an article on St. Joseph from Pat Gohn’s archives
Angels, Help from On High – Sr Marianne Lorraine Trouve, used with permission.
Getting Past Perfect, by Kate Wicker
More about Kate Wicker’s books, speaking, and writing
Other shows of related interest:
AW 107 – Making Peace with Your Body, with Kate Wicker
AW 160 – Mary’s Astonishing Mother, with commentary about St Joseph
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
March 10, 2017
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Juliana of Cornillion
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Hendey
In this episode, we look at almsgiving with a specific focus on the mission of Unbound. Author and CatholicMom.com founder, Lisa Hendey guests and shares her experiences with Unbound. This includes her recent to trip to India to meet a woman she has sponsored. Pat also shares about her own struggles with Lenten disciplines, and how the struggles is usually an indication that we’re on the right track. And that we can offer up our struggles and humiliations for the sake of others.
Links for this episode:
Benedict XVI’s homily about St. Juliana of Cornillion
Unbound.org
Lisa Hendey’s books, including the The Grace of Yes
CatholicMom.com
Other shows of related interest:
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 13 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: My Adoration Story
A short discussion of my Adoration roots and my developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus back in my late 20s. Get ready for Lent, and the coming of Easter by making a weekly appointment with Jesus – by praying a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament. It’s another way to contemplate Christ.
Links for this episode:
AW 93: A longer message on Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with a great panel of women. (If you just want to hear the panel discussion, skip to 26:30.)
Welcome to Episode 12 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: My Rosary Story
A short discussion of my Rosary roots and my developing relationship with Mary back in my late 20s. Get ready for Lent, and the 100th anniversary of Fatima, but praying the Rosary each day… it’s a way to contemplate Christ.
Links for this episode:
AW 5: Two Approaches for Starting a Prayer Group for Mothers
AW 94: Ringing Around the Rosary – Look for links and good information on how to pray the Rosary
AW 112: What I Love About the Rosary – An AW special edition
AW 150: The Rosary and Pregnancy — Perfect together!
Welcome to Episode 11 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Preparing for Judgment with the Sacraments of the Church
This topic comes after experiencing the recent death of a loved one, and writing an article for Catholic Digest on preparing for the judgment that follows death by receiving the sacraments of the Church. I hope this podcast informs and inspires you to consider your own mortality, and to make a choice for Christ and living in the graces that He has provided for us. Death is not to be feared, but we should prudently consider that, in the words of Pope Emeritus Benedict, that “our life is ascent toward an encounter” with Jesus.
Links for this episode:
Catholic Digest magazine
Last Testament: In His Own Words, Pope Benedict XVI, with Peter Seewald
December 7, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Elizabeth
“Among Women” Guest: Ginny Kubitz Moyer
A look at the “three comings” of Christ in Advent, plus Elizabeth’s role in the Gospel as it pertains to Advent. Plus a primer on the Examen prayer and Ignatian Spirituality, together with a nurturing conversation with author Ginny Kubitz Moyer as she describes her latest book, Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses.
Links for this episode:
The Three Comings of the Lord – St Bernard of Clairvaux (at Crossroads Initiative)
The Examen Prayer, by Fr Timothy Gallagher OMV
The Examen Prayer (video/audio guide for reflection) on Discerning Hearts
Bishop Barron’s homily for the Second Sunday of Advent on Word on Fire
Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses, by Ginny Kubitz Moyer
Ginny Kubitz Moyer’s Blog: Random Acts of Moments, and her other books
Other shows of related interest:
AW 116: The Advent of Advent
AW 82: Joining with Mary in Advent
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
November 1, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary, Mother of Mercy
“Among Women” Guest: Colette Higgins
Colette Higgins
In this episode, 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 travel, my guest today is a longtime AW listener, Colette Higgins, who shares her sabbatical journey in the footsteps of Queen Kapiolani. Who’s that? You gotta listen to find out!
Links for this episode:
Indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
Year of Mercy Resources
Colette Higgins’ blog In the Footsteps of Kapiolani
Other shows of related interest:
Espresso Shot #6: The Year of Mercy
Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
AW 201: Witnessing to Your Faith in the Year of Mercy
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
October 21, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Canaanite Woman from Matthew 15.
“Among Women” Guest: Susan Bailey
This episode we 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 Bailey. Together we talk about the recovery from loss or grief and how to deal with it creatively and with the help of prayer and the sacraments. You’ll enjoy her talk about her kayaking experiences and the spiritual lessons she learned from it, as captured in her book, River of Grace.
Also AW listeners are among the first to get a sneak peak at my latest book.
Links for this episode:
Susan Bailey.org
River of Grace by Susan Bailey
Other shows of related interest:
AW 172: Good Grief, God
AW 13: One of my first podcasts, with Susan Bailey
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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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
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
August 30, 2016
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Maud
“Among Women” Guest: Peggy Mannion
This week we look at 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 way at looking at life.
Links for this episode:
“Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious” Retreat at Malvern Retreat House, Sept 30-Oct 1, Malvern, PA;
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion
Prayer to Our Lady Health of the Sick
Other shows of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #10: Pat discusses 20 years cancer-free.
AW 27: Lisa Hendey and Pat discuss breast cancer. (from 2009)
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 10 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Gratitude, and the Praying of the Universal Prayer
I’m happy to back recording after replacing broken equipment in the studio.
This podcast is dedicated to my gratitude to God for the milestone of an important anniversary in my personal life — living twenty years post-cancer!
Together, I invite you to pray the Universal Prayer with me. This prayer covers everything! It has been one of my favorites for years!
Links for this episode:
The Magnificat (Begin at verse 46!)
The Universal Prayer
July 25, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mother Teresa (AKA Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) and St Alphonsus Liquori
“Among Women” Guest: Julie Dortch Cragon
A bit late due to technical difficulties, but we’re back with a new episode! This show is dedicated to prayer as we talk with Julie Dortch Cragon about her latest book, Talking to God: Prayers for Catholic Women. Also: spiritual advice from Mother Teresa of Calcutta (soon to be canonized on September 4th!) and St Alphonsus Liguori.
Links for this episode:
Catechist magazine’s writer guidelines
Talking to God: Prayers for Catholic Women, by Julie Dortch Cragon
Find the rest of Julie’s books at St Mary’s Bookstore and Church supply in Nashville, TN.
Prayers for Catholic Men by Mike Pacer
Blessed Beautiful and Bodacious translated into Polish.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 186: On Faith, Grace, and Prayer in Marriage and Family Life
AW 77: Special edition on “Prayer.”
AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
July 12, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
“Among Women” Guest: School Sisters of Christ the King: Sr Marie Caritas, CK, and Sr Peter Marie, CK
This episode catches us up with each other after a short break in our podcast cycle due to school and travel in my life. Plus I also share some happy news here in the Gohn family.
Our podcast profiles some of the writings of St Elizabeth of the Trinity and talks about finding heaven — making our souls a heaven here on earth. Plus I’m so happy to welcome two women religious from the School Sisters of Christ the King. Together we discuss their vocations, their educational apostolate, and the joy of being brides of Christ, mothers to souls (spiritual motherhood), and daughters of the Church.
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 260.
Cenacle of Our Lady of Providence Spiritual Direction School
School Sisters of Christ the King
My book: Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood
Other shows of related interest:
AW 43: A bio of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
AW 183: More on the writing of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
AW 171: Meet a cloistered Trappist nun who is an artist, Sr Grace.
AW 131: Meet a newly professed Daughter of St Paul, Sr Emily.
AW 57: Meet a Sister who is an author and who has advice about dealing with depression, Sr Kathryn.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
June 2, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Saints who love Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Scalia
In this episode, I welcome author and editor Elizabeth Scalia back to Among Women and we talk about that uncomfortable subject: sin. But hey, that’s real. We have to confront the fact that even little sins can have a negative cumulative effect. Join us for a thorough discussion of the themes of Scalia’s new book: Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking our Bad Habits before They Kick Us.
Links for this episode:
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Book, Edited by Lisa Hendey and Sarah Reinhard
Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women, Edited by Kelly Wahlquist
The Memorare Prayer
Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking our Bad Habits before They Kick Us , by Elizabeth Scalia
Strange Gods, by Elizabeth Scalia
Aleteia
Other shows of related interest:
AW 167: Taking Issue with Idols with Elizabeth Scalia
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
May 20, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Margaret of Castello
“Among Women” Guest: Stephanie Landsem
This episode is such a delight! I welcome novelist Stephanie Landsem and we look at her “Living Water” series, a wonderful trilogy of three books of historical fiction set against the backdrop of the Gospel of John. In this week, we explore the themes of her books that feature women heroines from the time of Christ — women who have encountered Jesus! If you like to relax and read, this series might be for you! We also discuss a soon-to-released book that feature both Stephanie and myself, and other writers as well.
This podcast also looks at the life of Blessed Margaret of Castello, a Dominican tertiary who overcame her disabilities with the love of Christ.
Links for this episode:
Stephanie Landsem, author
Stephanie Landsem’s website
The Well by Stephanie Landsem
The Thief by Stephanie Landsem
The Tomb by Stephanie Landsem
Walk in Her Sandals, edited by Kelly Wahlquist (and featuring several authors), available October 2016.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 89: Meet novelist Ellen Gable Hrkach
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
May 10, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Gianna Beretta Molla
“Among Women” Guest: Abby Johnson
This episode is poignant and powerful. My guest, Abby Johnson, works in a ministry “And Then There Were None”, dedicated to help women come out of the abortion industry. Her new book is riveting: The Walls are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories. Together we talk about how our committed friendship and love can help more women say no to abortion and re-start lives outside of the industry.
In our “Blessed are They” segment, I read an excerpt from Melanie Rigney’s Blessed Are You that profiles the life of St Gianna Beretta Molla. Plus I share about Holy Doors and the Year of Mercy.
Links for this episode:
Holy Doors Plenary Indulgence
Theology of the Holy Door
Year of Mercy resources
Melanie Rigney’s book: Blessed Are You
Abby Johnson’s book: The Walls are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories
Abby Johnson’s ministry: And Then There Were None, aka AbortionWorker.com. Watch a video about this mission.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 75: Healing from the Hurt of Abortion with Dr Theresa Burke
AW 140: Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds with Dawn Eden
AW 191: Jenny’s IVF Story
AW 11: The life of St Gianna Molla
AW 161: Also on St Gianna, Catholic Pediatricians Make a Difference
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Banner photo courtesy of Abby Johnson.
April 30, 2016
In This Episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Mary of the Cross (aka St Jeanne Jugan)
“Among Women” Guest: Diana von Glahn
This episode looks at the Providence of God from a few different angles… in my life, the life of St Mary of the Cross, and the life of the Faithful Traveler, Diana von Glahn.
I’ll be sharing about tips I’m trying to master from St Francis de Sales as I try to be more mindful of God’s Providence in the details of every day. Plus this show will offer a look at the life of Jeanne Jugan, later known as Mary of the Cross, and how her life providentially led to the formation of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Finally we’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories of the life of Catholic filmmaker Diana von Glahn as she shares details about her new film series for television on Francis’ 2014 pilgrimage in the Holy Land. This series came to be despite the heartbreak of Diana’s husband and producer/director staying home recovering from a heart attack. Plus Diana shares how this series profiles Francis’ pilgrimage and works, providentially, on promoting unity between Western and Eastern Christians. You’ll want to also hear the many interesting historical and spiritual details that Diana details about sacred sites in the Holy Lands.
Links for this episode:
The Faithful Traveler website and upcoming TV schedule the Papal Pilgrimage in Israel
Enjoy photos and videos of the Holy Lands at The Faithful Traveler
Little Sisters of the Poor
Benedict XVI’s homily for St Mary of the Cross’ canonization
Little Sisters of the Poor Supreme Court battle
St Francis de Sales’s Introduction of the Devout Life
Pat Gohn’s Retreat in California May 13-15, 2016
Pat Gohn’s Retreat at Malvern, PA Sept 30-Oct 1, 2016
Other shows of related interest:
AW 29: An early episode of AW that has a bio of St Jeanne Jugan.
AW 7: My pilgrimage to Fatima.
AW 137: My pilgrimages to Lourdes and Rue de Bac in France.
AW 21: A bio on St Helena, Constantine’s mother who preserved many sites of the Holy Lands.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
April 20, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey
“Among Women” Guest: Kathryn Jean Lopez
This week we look at an important book and subject that will help us in this election year, or whenever we need to discuss the Catholic faith in a public setting, or at a cocktail party, or among friends and family — How to Defend the Faith Without Raising Your Voice. Today my guest is co-author of the book, syndicated columnist and NRO Editor-at-large, Kathryn Jean Lopez. I’ve been blessed by this book’s great principles, and I hope you will be too! Plus we’ll look at the life and social action of Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s retreat at Whispering Winds Conference Center in CA
Book: How to Defend the Faith Without Raising Your Voice: Civil Responses to Catholic Hot Button Issues by Austin Ivereigh and Kathryn Jean Lopez. Look for the updated and revised edition from 2015.
OSV’s pamphlet “10 Principles of Civil Communication”
Kathryn Jean Lopez’ columns at National Review Online
Kathryn Jean Lopez’ columns at Catholic Pulse
Catholic Voices USA. (Find CV’s 10 principles of communication here.)
K-Lo at Large: Blog by Kathryn Jean Lopez
Saints and Social Justice: A guide to changing the world, by Brandon Vogt
The funeral Mass of Mother Mary Angelica, foundress of EWTN and religious orders (YouTube video)
Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the 2016 Mercy Sunday from the National Shrine. (YouTube video)
Homily from 2016 Divine Mercy Sunday from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy. (YouTube video)
Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, prayer
Books on Catholic spirituality for women – on sale at Ave Maria Press til June 19, 2016.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 124 Special Edition on Religious Freedom with Kathryn Lopez and Elizabeth Scalia
AW 140 has some excerpts St Maria Faustina who brought us the Divine Mercy chaplet and more. (Adult Programming Note: the AW interview on that podcast talks with Dawn Eden, and we discuss healing sexual wounds.)
AW Espresso Shot #8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 9 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Taking a look at Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, (On Love in the Family), or as its popularly known, “The Joy of Love”.
I’m calling this podcast a “double espresso shot” because its twice as long — 30 minutes. I hope you’ll indulge me. In this podcast I’ll be encouraging you to read, read, read Pope Francis’ latest document following the two previous Synods on marriage and family life: Amoris Laetitia. I’ll also review the table of contents, offer some excerpts, and add a few personal thoughts.
Links for this episode:
Read the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, “The Joy of Love” (PDF form)
From previous popes:
John Paul II’s Familiars Consortia (“On the Christian Family in the Modern World”) and complete volume on Theology of the Body
Benedict XVI’s Deus Caritas Est (“God is Love”)
Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae (“On the Regulation of Birth”)
Other commentary on Amoris Laetitia:
Vatican Radio’s Official Summary of “The Joy of Love”
USCCB’s press release
Bishop Robert Barron’s first reflections on “The Joy of Love”
Cardinal Raymond Burke: “Amoris Laetitia and the Constant Teaching and Practice of the Church”
Sr Anne Flanagan “Amoris Laetitiae: Responses (and Reactions!)
The prayer to the Holy Family, found in the document.
Order your hard copy of Amoris Laetitia here.
March 30, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: A Litany of “Among Women” Saints
“Among Women” Guest: Pat Gohn
This episode celebrates the 7th anniversary — or 7th birthday — of Among Women, begun in March 2009. This episode explores the major themes Among Women has covered, plus links to blog posts that offer dozens of links to archived shows.
In our “Blessed Are They” segment we pray a Litany of saints — including many of the saints that have been profiled on Among Women.
In our “Among Women” segment, Pat Gohn answers questions sent in by listeners — about herself, and about the podcast.
Links for this episode:
Blog Post #1: A retrospective on Among Women’s early history, themes of the feminine genius and the dignity of women, plus conversations with theologians and wonderful Catholic authors!
Blog Post #2: A retrospective on saints, ordinary women in the pew, religious sisters, parents, and more!
Blog Post #3: A retrospective on sharing the faith, great music, and special editions of the podcast.(Plus a free drawing! Enter win Pat’s book by leaving a comment!)
Other shows of related interest:
Enjoy all the shows linked in the 3 blog posts above! Check them out, they are very comprehensive!
You can find the entire Among Women archives here. You can also search the side bar on that page as well.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
You can also enter the drawing to win one a copy of Pat’s book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious. Just leave a comment in the combox. I’m going to give away three copies of my book, to three women at random who leave me a comment on this post, or the one at my blog, now through April 8th at 11:59pm. (US residents only, please. Winners will be contact via email.)
Welcome to Episode 8 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
It this podcast, the first ten minutes are dedicated to praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet in its entirety. The last five minutes are devoted to the history behind the Chaplet. This prayer comes to us from St Faustina Kowalska of Poland, and was a special devotion of St John Paul II, who included Mercy Sunday in the Church calendar.
It’s the Year of Mercy, and we are approaching the Holy Triduum, wherein we are encouraged to begin praying the Novena to Divine Mercy. The Novena begins on Good Friday and continues for 9 days until it concludes on the Feast of Divine Mercy (the first Sunday after Easter).
Yet you can pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on ordinary rosary beads ANYTIME outside of the Novena days as well! It’s particularly powerful to pray it after receiving Holy Communion, at adoration, or each day during the “hour of mercy” — 3pm — when Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
You might wish to bookmark this podcast for future use — to pray along with me anytime you need a prayer buddy! (Or someone to count the beads for you!)
Links for this episode:
www.thedivinemercy.org – homepage
How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy – this has all the prayers we prayed in this podcast
The History and Promises of the Chaplet
The message of Divine Mercy
Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, by Sister M Faustina
Year of Mercy Resources
Welcome to Episode 7 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Wisdom of St Katharine Drexel
Diving into the writings of St Katharine Drexel as we pass her feast day, March 3, and as we pass through Lent en route to Easter.
Links for this episode:
My blog post about my trip to the National Shrine of Katharine Drexel
Among Women 18 has more biographical information about Katharine Drexel. Listen here.
A view of St Katharine Drexel’s tomb.
March 1, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Woman at the Well (the Samaritan woman from John 4.)
“Among Women” Guest: Cynthia Darmody
This episode of Among Women calls us to share our experiences of faith with others.
In our “Blessed are They” segment, I explore Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well. The is the longest recorded conversation of Jesus in Scripture. In it we find a woman whose life is changed by meeting Jesus, the Christ. We also observe how this woman could not keep the good news of the Messiah a secret. Her convincing testimony leads others to belief in Jesus, persuading them to hear his word and accept him for themselves.
Today, evangelization takes place both in person and virtually. Online Catholic resources often function as a modern well, where people gather to read and hear inspiring conversations about faith and life. Stories and articles can be shared and discussed — so that others might become curious about a life of faith, and ultimately find Jesus too. The Catholic website, Aleteia, now offers a lifestyle magazine “For Her” — hoping to capture the varied interests of Christian women who seek engaging content that resonates with their values. Join me for a discussion about this new venture with Cynthia Darmody, the editor-in-chief of “For Her”.
Links for this episode:
John 4, The Woman at the Well
The words of John Paul II at World Youth Day ( “It is Jesus that you seek…”)
Aleteia “For Her”
Mission statement for Aleteia “For Her”
Prayer of Cardinal John Henry Newman, “Radiating Christ”
Other shows of related interest:
AW 47: Another take on the woman at the well, with a special emphasis on reconciliation
Espresso Shot 6: featuring themes of the Year of Mercy from Catholic Digest magazine
AW 155: A look at our feminine genius, with Rebecca Risking Teti
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.
Today’s topic: The Year of Mercy
I’ve long written a column called “From the Catechism” for Catholic Digest Magazine and I’m happy to share some themes from my recent articles are we look at the Year of Mercy, proclaimed by Pope Francis.
Links for this episode:
Pope Francis’ Papal Bull, Misericordiae Vultus, declaring the Year of Mercy
Year of Mercy website
Catholic Digest Magazine (Subscribe via Amazon to benefit Among Women.)
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Other places where Pat Gohn writes
Feb 10, 2016
This week’s episode:
Welcome to Lent 2016!
In lieu of our “Blessed are They” segment, we will benefit from some pre-recorded Lenten inspiration and instruction from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York
Our”Among Women” guests are Sherry Brownrigg and Lisa Hendey
In this program we look at the art of giving — specifically, the work of alms-giving as we come to the Lenten Season. Together with my guests, Sherry Brownrigg and Lisa Hendey, we talk about the work of almsgiving this Lent through the mission of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its Lenten apostolate called “Rice Bowl”. Both Brownrigg and Hendey recently toured CRS’s mission in Colombia’s coffee country and share their pilgrimage stories and their passion for Rice Bowl as a powerful means of almsgiving and personal transformation.
Don’t miss the links below to see how you can enhance your personal or family almsgiving through the Rice Bowl.
Links for this episode:
CRS Rice Bowl
CRS Rice Bowl App: iPhone or Android
Sherry Brownrigg’s website and Colombia posts
Lisa Hendey’s Catholic Mom Journal on Columbia
Lisa Hendey’s books
Drew Mariani of Relevant Radio
Fr Raphael Capo of the Southeast Pastoral Institute
What is Lent? Video series on YouTube from CRS
Lenten book resource: 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look at Lent by Marcillino D’Ambrosio
Other shows of related interest:
AW 203: The Online Catholic Conference 4 Moms for this Lent.
AW 126: Among Women listeners share their favorite Lenten devotions.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
Welcome to Episode 5 of Among Women “Espresso Shot”– a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn, with special guest Fr Dave Pivonka TOR.
Today’s topic: The Holy Spirit (AKA The Wild Goose)
Fr Dave Pivonka TOR is one of the creators of a brand new 14-part video series on the Holy Spirit known as “The Wild Goose is Loose.” Â It’s a fabulous introduction to having a relationship with the Holy Spirit, and how to live a life that is led by the Holy Spirit. I highly recommend the message of this series! Watch it, pray with it, and beg the Holy Spirit to set your life aflame!
Links for this episode:
Video series: Discover the topics of the Wild Goose series. Be sure to start with the first video. Here’s a guide for how to watch the series.
Website: The Wild Goose is Loose
Book: Breath of God: Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit, by Fr Dave Pivonka TOR
Teaser video:
 Listen to other Espresso Shots here.
January 20, 2016
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Waltrude
“Among Women” Guest: Tami Kiser, AKA Smart Martha
Calling all Moms! This episode is a timely message with a call for all “the Marthas” in our midst — women who know how to get things done! Or, women who know how to give the gift of hospitality and encouragement — Mom-to-Mom! This podcast is about getting on board this Lent with the Catholic Conference 4 Moms. This online conference’s theme is “Faces of Mercy” in honor of the Year of Mercy. It launches Feb 20, 2016, and its super easy to plan it for your parish or home-based gathering.
Join me, and conference founder and organizer Tami Kiser as we discuss the good stuff that Moms will experience in this unique online conference — The Catholic Conference 4 Moms! You can offer day of encouragement for you and the Moms in your parish or neighborhood… for a very low price of $59 for “conference-in-a-box”.
This is also a chance to watch this conference in your home with friends! This is available for $14.99 — In fact, you can get a discount off the price if you use my affiliate promo code: AMONGWOMEN. (no space between those two words.) Use my coupon code AMONGWOMEN and get that for $10.99.
Also, in our “Blessed are They” segment, we learn about St Waltrude from Mons, Belgium. She is a saint who was inspired by the saints in her family and lived in such a way as to inspire saints in her children.
Links for this episode:
CatholicSaints.info
Sisterhood of the Saints by Melanie Rigney
Catholic Conference 4 Moms: #FacesOfMercy
Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms, by Tami Kiser
Smart Martha website
Pat Gohn’s 2016 retreat and event listings
Other shows of related interest:
AW 179: Momnipotent! with Danielle Bean
AW 195: Praying with Your Children with Grace Urbanski
AW 119: The Interior Life of Moms with Dorothy Pilarski
AW 76: Raising Saints for the Church with Laura Richards
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.
December 30, 2015
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Victoria Rasoamanarivo
“Among Women” Guest: Nancy Ward
Pope Francis has proclaimed “an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as a special time for the Church, a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective.”
This podcast is devoted to offering tips for sharing your faith story and being a better witness for Christ in the Year of Mercy. Joining me is Catholic blogger Nancy Ward who has designed a new DVD-based seminar “Sharing Your Faith Story.” Together we look at ways to proactively share our personal witness in formal and informal settings. Be listening for tips on being open to witnessing opportunities in the coming year. Also profiled is Blessed Victoria Rasoamanorivo, a 19th century church leader from Madagascar.
Links for this episode:
Pope Francis’ Papal Bull on the Jubilee Year of Mercy
List of Resource for the Year of Mercy from Pat Gohn’s blog
Blog post about Blessed Victoria Rasoamanarivo by Silas Henderson
Nancy Ward’s seminar on DVD: “Sharing Your Faith Story”
Nancy Ward’s Joy Alive blog
Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Year of Mercy
Other shows of related interest:
AW 200: Our Special celebrating 200 episodes
AW 159: Faith-filled Women at Work
AW 189: Lead with Humility
AW 110: Bearers of the Good News
AW 145: Opening the Door of Faith, a look back on the Year of Faith
AW’s List of Resources for faith and life
Reminders:
Please promote Among Women in your parish church bulletin or in your social media circles! Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or find us on Twitter @among_women or @PatGohn.
Welcome to Episode 4 of Among Women “Espresso Shot”* – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn
Today’s topic: The light of Christ and its powerful effect on Christian life.
Join me in this 10 minute reflection as we approach the Christmas season.
Links for this episode:
Bible References: John 1: 9 & 12, John 8:12, Matthew 5: 14, & Isaiah 60:19
A blog post related to this content is found at The Back Porch.
Advent of the Heart, by Fr Alfred Delp, SJ
*This shorter podcast is part of an ongoing effort to release content on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month. Hope you enjoy it!
Dec. 10, 2015
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Comments & feedback from Among Women Listeners
“Among Women” Guest: Kelly Wahlquist
This week we look back at 200 episodes and celebrate our longterm relationship since 2009. Listeners write in on what they like about the podcast, and lend their voices to the show.
Our Among Women conversation this week is with author Kelly Wahlquist. We discuss her new book Created to Relate — describing that women are “radically” relational — and it helps us evangelize!
Links for this episode:
Created to Relate by Kelly Wahlquist
WINE: Women In the New Evangelization
WINE and Shrine pilgrimage
Year of Mercy Resources
Winners of the AW 200 Drawing Prize Packs:
Jennifer Harned, Angie Wolfe, Debbie Quakkelaar, and Felicia Brown-Anderson. Thank you to all who entered!
Other shows of related interest:
AW 191 with “Jenny”, “Jenny’s IVF Story”
AW 183 with Leila Marie Lawler, “The Little Oratory”
AW 159 with Mary Wallace, “Faith-filled Women at Work”
AW 109 with Erin Aldrich Miller, “Metanoia”
Reminders:
Thanks for all your comments for this episode. I’m happy to correspond with you via email at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. A recent video from Catholic Match about our podcast:
November 30, 2015
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Frances Xavier Cabrini
“Among Women” Guest: Melanie Rigney
One part a meditation on the Beatitudes and one part a reflection on the lives of the saints, Melanie Rigney’s new book, Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, is the basis for our conversation today on how to live the beatitudes. In other words, it’s how to live like Jesus. Also in this episode, a profile on the life of St Frances Xavier Cabrini, and encouragement to tune into the Jubilee Year of Mercy coming Dec 8th.
Links for this episode:
Details for the Among Women 200 Giveaway (see below, too!)
Mother Cabrini’s order: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Melanie Rigney.com
Blessed Are You: Finding Inspiration from Our Sisters in Faith, by Melanie Rigney
Your Daily Tripod
My blog post about “meekness” on the Blessed Are You blog tour, plus links for other posts in this series.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood, with Melanie Rigney
Reminder: Celebrate Among Women’s 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!!
Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win: The Feminine Genius Pack!
The Mary Pack!
The Saints Pack!
The Mom/Grandmom Pack!
November 20, 2015
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Thérèse of Lisieux
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Mladinich
This week we look at the blessings and challenges of midlife and beyond. This is a great take on the feminine genius and how women become more beautiful — not less! — as they age. Join author and amazing catechist, Lisa Mladinich, and I as we discuss the heavenly sides of dealing with our own mortality, and rediscover our mission in God’s plan as we discuss themes from her new book, True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life.
Links for this episode:
Links for Lisa Mladinich:
True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life by Lisa Mladinich
Amazing Catechists
Booklets for catechists
Water Into Wine Blog
Other shows of related interest:
AW 43: Lisa Mladinich tells her conversion story. Find out how Lisa went from being an actress to a catechist.
AW 78: Lisa Mladinich shares what it means to be an amazing catechist.
AW 151 with Elizabeth Foss, an installment of the “Midlife Madres”
AW 157 with Barb Barb Szyszkiewicz, another “Midlife Madres”episode
Reminders:
Celebrate Among Women’s 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!! Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win: The Feminine Genius Pack!
The Mary Pack!
The Saints Pack!
The Mom/Grandmom Pack!
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November 10, 2015
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Rose of Lima
“Among Women” Guest: María Morera Johnson
This episode is one I’ve been waiting for all year! My friend, author and Catholic Weekend host María Morera Johnson, joins me for the Among Women interview. Maria brings some of the stories behind her new book, including how the book got its name: My Badass Book of Saints: Courage Women Who Showed Me How to Live. This is one book that I hope many women will read, and a book I especially hope you’ll put in the hands of someone who may never pick up a book of saints otherwise.
In this conversation, my writing buddy and good friend gives us the background on how a word like “badass” got into the book’s title, and her own powerful lessons of how God has helped her — and a variety of saints and impressive women — persevere under trials and hardships! Not only that, Maria talks about her recent pilgrimage to Cuba and her personal meeting with Pope Francis and other church leaders!
Maria Johnson meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis, in Cuba. September 2015. Photo courtesy of Maria Morera Johnson. All rights reserved.
Links for this episode:
My Badass Book of Saints by María Morera Johnson
Maria Johnson’s blog, and her article on Aleteia about the Pope selfie
Catholic Weekend podcast, with Maria Johnson and others
The book forewords written by Pat Gohn
The Women on the Way Conference, with Pat Gohn, Nov. 21 in Richmond, VA
Other shows of related interest:
AW 193: The recent show with Lisa Hendey and a recap of World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit in Philly.
AW 146: The Power of a Praying Friend with Maria Johnson
Reminders:
Celebrate Among Women’s 200th Episode, coming Dec 10th!!! Enter the free drawing by entering your comments below in the comment box, or email your comments and your voice memos to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Comments for entry can also be left at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names for the drawings must be in by Dec 9, 2015 at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be announced on the Dec 10th podcast – Episode 200! There are four prize packs possible to win: The Feminine Genius Pack!
The Mary Pack!
The Saints Pack!
The Mom/Grandmom Pack!
October 30, 2015
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Madeleine Sophie Barat
“Among Women” Guest: Heidi Bratton
Welcome to Among Women! As we look toward November and the month of saints and souls, Pat talk about the gift of peace and what we really mean when we say “rest in peace.” Speaking of peace, Pat also has a fine chat with author Heidi Bratton about her latest book, Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women.
Also in this episode, we look at the life of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, known for her founding of the Society of the Sacred Heart.
Links for this episode:
Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women by Heidi Bratton
Other books by Heidi Bratton
Other shows of related interest:
AW 77: A special edition on prayer. Here AW listeners share on this episode!
AW Espresso Shot #1: on Perseverance
AW 107: Making Peace with Your Body with Kate Wicker
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or leave your feedback in the comments box below. Find Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or if you just want info about the podcast, follow @among_women.
October 20, 2015
Blessed are They: St Silvia
Among Women guest: Grace Mazza Urbanski
In this new Among Women podcast, my guest, Grace Mazza Urbanski, and I met while we were both attending the World Meeting of Families last month. Grace’s ministry in the Apostleship of Prayer led to her new book, Pray With Me: Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children. This is a beautiful new resource for families and I’m happy to share some great tips from Grace and the book in this interview. Also profiled in this episode is the life of St Silvia, mother to St Gregory the Great.
Links for this episode:
Grace Mazza Urbanski’s Book: Pray With Me
Grace’s Blog: Praying with Grace
Apostleship of Prayer
Book: Prayers for Married Couples
Other shows of related interest:
AW 186 with Leila Marie Lawler, “On Faith, Grace, and Prayer in Marriage and Family Life”.
AW 76 with Laura Lee Richard, “Raising Saints for the Church”.
AW 104 and AW 105 with guest Melanie Bettinelli, “Little Ones in the Domestic Church.”
AW 193 with guest Lisa Hendey with a recap discussion (90 mins) about the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit in Philadelphia.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn via the combox below, or email them at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or add them to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find me on Twitter at @among_women or @PatGohn. Kindly leave a rating and a review at the Among Women Podcast page on iTunes. Banner image
October 10, 2015
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Dawn Eden
“Among Women” Guest: Dawn Eden
In this episode we examine the virtue of chastity with author of The Thrill of the Chaste, Dawn Eden. There is something in conversation for women in every vocation. Chastity needs cultivating in every state of life. Also in this show, in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary this month, a look at Edith Stein’s writings on the relationship between Mary and us.
Note to Parents: some of this subject matter may be a bit mature for children.
Links for this episode:
The Catholic Dictionary
Writings of Edith Stein Vol II
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr Michael Gaitley
The Thrill of the Chaste by Dawn Eden
My Peace I Give You by Dawn Eden
The Dawn Patrol – Dawn Eden’s blog
Pope Francis’ message to youth
Other shows of related interest:
AW 140: Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds with Dawn Eden
AW 32: On this show from early archives, Dr Maureen Hearden discusses the feminine genius, plus a biography of Edith Stein/ St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
AW 155: “Woman, You are a Gift!” A look at our feminine genius, plus more from Edith Stein/ St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Reminders:
Check out the recent AW Espresso Shot podcasts here, here, and here.
Send your comments to Pat Gohn via the combox below, or email them at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or add them to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find me on Twitter at @among_women or @PatGohn.
October 1, 2015
“Among Women” Guests: Lisa Hendey, and Pat Gohn, inside Pat’s ’14 Mini Cooper on the drive home.
In this episode:
This is an extended special edition podcast with a recap of what we found most meaningful during our week in Philadelphia attending the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Mass with Pope Francis.
This rambling conversation took place IN a MINI, but folks, it ain’t a mini conversation. It clocks in at 90 minutes.We are two friends in real life who love to travel together and gab!
Buckle up as we take the drive home and record this podcast examining World Meeting talks, homilies, the city of Philadelphia, music by Matt Maher and Andrea Bocelli, praying with saints, the people we met, and the fun we had with the global convention known as the World Meeting of Families that sparked the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the US.
Pope Francis preaching at the Mass on Ben Franklin Highway. 9.27.15. (Photo courtesy of Diana von Glahn. All rights reserved. Used with permission.) (Click for larger view.)
Links for this episode:
World Meeting of Families Website
Fr Robert Barron’s series “Priest, Prophet, and King”
Independence Hall, National Park Service, in Philadelphia
Lisa Hendey’s Chime Travelers book series for children
Lisa Hendey’s Aleteia article on Francis in DC
Lisa Hendey’s website
My book at Ave Maria Press
Lisa’s books at Ave Maria Press
Humanum’s short films
Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Full texts for Pope Francis’ homilies and speeches
Diana von Glahn’s The Faithful Traveler
Other shows of related interest:
AW Espresso Shot #2: Reactions from the World Meeting of Families
AW Espresso Shot #3: What would you ask Pope Francis?
Welcome to Episode 3 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn
Today’s topic: What would you ask Pope Francis?
During the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, aka the Francis festival, I spoke to many women asking one question: What would you like to say to Pope Francis?
I hope the Holy Father is listening!
At the end of the podcast listen for The Faithful Traveler, Diana von Glahn, and CatholicMom.com founder and popular author Lisa Hendey to weigh in with their thoughts.
Here are some of the responses that I also received on my Facebook page when I asked the same question:
Leticia from CT: Thank you for making the media notice those with special needs by your great example of love for them.
Melanie from MA: Thank you. I love you. Pray for me. We pray for you every day. My kids love you!
Linda from GA: “Thank you” –probably thru streaming teams, and then she would hug him.
Lyn from NC: Where do you get the energy and the strength to carry out such a packed schedule as you travel? And please pray for me as I’ll pray for you.
Ivanna from TX: You are in my prayers daily!
Tracey from MA: Thank you for living the truth!
Mary from LA: keep being brave by the power of the Holy Spirit and with Jesus Christ as your Savior you are making people uncomfortable – and converting hearts. Praise God! I love you Papa Francesco!
Elizabeth from NC: Holy Father, you had a couple of hard acts to follow and now you have created one yourself!
Carol from NY: Your beaming smile and gentle humor in Philly Saturday night personified God’s LOVE.
Links for this episode:
The World Meeting of Families
AW Espresso Shot #2: Reactions to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Welcome to Episode 2 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn
Today’s topic:Live on location at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, PA.
I spent time asking women (and one very nice priest) for their comments about what were some of the highlights for them.
Links for this episode:
World Meeting of Families
AW Espresso Shot #3 – What would you ask Pope Francis?
Welcome to Episode 1 of Among Women “Espresso Shot”* – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn
Today’s topic: perseverance.
Links for this episode:
Bible Reference: Psalm 103
An blog post related to this material on the Catholic Writers Guild website.
*This shorter podcast is part of an ongoing effort to release content on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month. Hope you enjoy it!
August 28, 2015
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Elizabeth Ann Seton
“Among Women” Guest: Christin Jezak
This episode recaps Pat’s summer break from podcasting and returns with reflections on building a strong prayer life to help to keep us in God’s will. Pat’s unpacks these themes in the life and writings of St Elizabeth Ann Seton. We also find them in the work of actress/producer Christin Jezak, who shares her unique calling to be a Pauline Cooperator, a lay member of the Pauline family with a special media charism.
Christin Jezak. Official photo courtesy of IMDB
Links for this episode:
Christin Jezak’s “Person to Person” Theatre
Video: Symphony of Joy: The Story of Mother Scholastica
Video and blog: Ladies Keepin’ It Real
Daughters of St Paul
Pauline Cooperators
Film: Media Apostle
Blog Post on “For Love of Augustine, or, What I did over my summer vacation”
Blog Post on “What I did over my summer vacation” Part 2 featuring Mother Seton.”
Other shows of related interest:
AW 39: This show from my early archives discusses more about the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton
AW 143: Growing in Friendship with Jesus and His Queen, with Sr Helena Burns, FSP
Reminders: Send your comments, or your questions to “interview Pat” to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
June 14, 2015
Among Women guest: Jenny Vaughn
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 faith-filled way. In this special expanded edition of Among Women, I am suspending our normal format in order that I can bring you this important conversation in its entirety. Our focus today is on one woman’s story, Jenny Vaughn, and her personal journey through IVF, in vitro fertilization, and her conversion to a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church.
Parental Programming Note: This program is rated PG-13. It contains mature subject matter, not suitable for children.
There is no quibbling about Catholic teaching on the part of this show, but as we will hear, our guest took a while, for a variety of reasons, to come around to the truth of this teaching. I understand that this is hard subject for many to discuss. We have friends and relatives, who may be Catholic, who have built their families using IVF. There are some people we may love who have left the Church over the Church’s teaching that prohibits the use of IVF. There may be others who have never heard that IVF is prohibited. No matter where we may be on this subject, I humbly offer this testimony of teaching and sharing for your prayerful consideration.
This podcast is also a story of growth in understanding in the life of Jenny. For when we come to know Christ deeper, and ultimately encountering the truth of the Father’s love and forgiveness for us, we can own the truth of knowing our sins and repenting of then. So, dear listener, pay attention to the progressive faith journey that Jenny and her husband undertake, as she talks ever so candidly about the healing she has received in the face of the traumas she and her family sustained as she underwent IVF.
The Catholic perspective is that the use of IVF ignores the dignity of human persons and the dignity of marriage. IVF replaces the marital embrace with invasive third parties, and removes the unitive and procreative means of the conjugal act from the married couple. Plus, the process reduces the dignity of the human person who is created in the petri dish to a commodity, a product of reproduction, rather than being begotten or generated procreativity.
This program also mentions resources to help you learn more about this subject and the teaching of the Catholic Faith with regards to it. See that list below.
Listen to the whole program. Then share it with others.
Links for this episode:
Donum Vitae
Jenny Vaughn’s article about IVF, “My Journey through In Vitro Fertilization” on Catholic Sistas
The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats
NaPro Technology
Catechism of the Catholic Church:
Catechism on the dignity of marriage and the prohibition against artificial reproductive technologies can be found in paragraphs 2373-2379. Pay close attention to 2376, 2377. Many of these quotes are taken from Donum Vitae listed above.
Catechism on the dignity of the human person is found in paragraphs 1700-1715.
Article from a longtime practitioner of IVF repudiating the practice.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 75: Healing from the Hurt of Abortion with Dr Theresa Burke
AW 79: Overcoming Trauma of Sexual Abuse with Dr Theresa Burke
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find Pat and Among Women on Twitter: @PatGohn and @among_women . If what we do here on Among Women is helpful to you, please share it with others! Also please leave us a positive review on iTunes — it takes two minutes! Click here! Image
May 25, 2015
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Discover four new saints canonized by Pope Francis
“Among Women” Guest: Margaret Rose Realy
This week we discover four new saints that Pope Francis recently canonized — four religious sisters — perfect for the Year of Consecrated Life! Plus author and blogger and master gardener Margaret Rose Realy helps us bring faith to the garden, and much more!
Links for this episode:
Jesus, Present Before Me, by Fr Peter John Cameron, OP
Vatican Booklet for the Canonization of four new saints (.PDF)
A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac, by Margaret Rose Realy
Morning Rose Prayer Gardens, a blog by Margaret Rose Realy
Find more information about Margaret Rose Realy’s other books and her speaking topics, go here.
Events page for the Catholic Writers Guild (conferences, retreats)
Other shows of related interest:
AW 91 with a bio of Blessed Mariam of Baouardy
AW 21: with Margaret Rose Realy as part of a panel from the Catholic Writers Guild
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or find @PatGohn or @among_women on Twitter.
March 3, 2015
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Dorothy of Montau
“Among Women” Guest: Sr Theresa Aletheia Noble FSP
In this episode we catch up after a hiatus and talk about spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. We also discuss the need to lead with humility in Lent, in our dealings with others, and most especially when we are trying to invite friends and loved back to the Catholic faith. Today’s guest, Sr Theresa Aletheia Noble FSP, is a new author who shares her own story of coming back to Catholicism after rejecting it in her childhood for atheism. Additionally, she offers listeners three helpful tips from her new book, The Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church.
Links for this episode:
Praying the Rosary with St Thérèse of Lisieux – audio CD
Sr Theresa Noble’s book: The Prodigal You Love
Sr Theresa Noble’s blog: Pursued by Truth
Pat Gohn’s Lenten blog posts.
From Pat Gohn’s Patheos archives: “What Do You Want Me to Pray For?”
Other shows of related interest:
A list of Among Women podcasts with other members of the Daughters of St Paul.
Reminders:
Put your name in the free drawing to win a signed copy of Sr Theresa Noble’s book, The Prodigal You Love, by sending Pat an email at amongwomenpodcast@me.com or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. All entries must be posted by 11:59pm Eastern on March 10, 2015.
December 13, 2014
In this episode:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Matheus
This week we look at Mary’s spiritual maternity, her spiritual motherhood of the Church and of us! In our Blessed Our They segment I share some of the magisterial teaching on Mary’s spiritual maternity. In our Among Women segment, I speak with Mary Matheus, this year’s Treasurer of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). Together we talk about how the NCCW shines the light on the leadership of women in the Church and in the world.
The theme of spiritual motherhood is very dear to my heart, not only in terms of Mary’s spiritual motherhood in my life, but the spiritual motherhood that we women can exercise spiritual maternity in example of Mary’s role. She is the feminine genius par excellence, and I spend a few chapters on this subject in my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood.
As a special additional feature of today’s show, I’m sharing my keynote address to the NCCW’s business meeting at their annual conventional from September 2013. Be sure to listen to that talk after the interview with Mary Matheus.
Links for this episode:
Vatican II’s Lumen Gentium has a chapter on Mary
John Paul II’s encyclical on Mary
St Pius X’s encyclical on Mary
Fr Enrique Llamas’ work on Mary that I quote is found in Mariology
National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW)
SQPN’s Catholic Podcasts: Catholic Weekend, and The Break with Fr Roderick
Pat’s book: Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious
Other resources on Our Lady of Guadalupe from my blog, The Back Porch:
Words from Pope Benedict’s visit to Guadalupe
Patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe – numerous links here.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 37: The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparition to Juan Diego. This podcast also shares a lovely conversation about a Christmas miracle in a little boy’s life in time for Christmas.
Reminders:
A drawing for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious — Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. This will be a random drawing for listeners with US mailing address. The contest will close on Dec 21, 2014.
November 24, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
“Among Women” Guest: Jean Heimann
This week we look at saints who can help us grow in specific virtues as told in the new book from Catholic Fire blogger Jean Heimann, Seven Saints for Seven Virtues. In this episode Jean Heimann and I will examine the lives of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta as a model of the virtue of charity, St John Paul II as a paragon of diligence, and St Augustine as an example of temperance. In our saint segment, I’ll offer an excerpt from Heimann’s book profiling Blessed Teresa of Calcutta’s friendship with St. John Paul II.
Links for this episode:
Dates for the new liturgical year, starting with Advent
Jean Heimann’s Catholic Fire blog
Jean Heimann’s articles at New Evangelizers
Jean Heimann’s book Seven Saints for Seven Virtues and Facebook page
Humanum – on the complementarity of man and woman. Great videos on marriage and the family.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 159: This show profiles some of the writings of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
AW 26: A bio of Mother Teresa, plus an interview with Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle, a friend of Mother Teresa
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
October 30, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Umilta (St Humility)
“Among Women” Guest: Leila Marie Lawler
This week we look at a keeping good company with Jesus in marriage and family life. After passing my 32nd wedding anniversary recently, I hope you don’t mind if I opine at length on some of the wisdom I’ve gained from the graces found in the Sacrament of Matrimony. In keeping with the gift of the home and family life, I’m also thrilled to be sharing an extended conversation with author and blogger Leila Marie Lawler about the book she co-wrote with David Clayton, The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home. We discuss making prayer the center of your daily family life by establishing a home altar, or little oratory, as a place to start celebrating the gift of the liturgical year in our families.
This episode also introduces the inspirations from the little known mystic-saint, St Umilta (or St Humility).
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn: “On Faith, Grace, Sex, Kids, and Love after Three Decades”
Incandescence: 365 Readings with Women Mystics by Carmen Butcher
The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home by David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler
Like Mother Like Daughter, blog with Leila Marie Lawler
The Way of Beauty, blog by David Clayton
Other shows of related interest:
AW 5: A very early episode that introduces ways mothers can join in prayer with other mothers
AW 54: Living the liturgical year
AW 77: A special edition on Prayer – listen as AW listeners talk about why prayer is important to them
AW 128: Praying with Times and Seasons – Daria Sockey introduces praying with the Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office)
Reminders:
Enter the drawing for to receive a signed copy of The Little Oratory! Send your name and comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or leave your feedback in the comment box below. All entries must be received by midnight EST, November 10, 2014.
October 6, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Anna Schaffer
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Ellen Barrett
This week we look at the difficult subject of losing a child to death. My guest, blogger and Long Island Catholic columnist Mary Ellen Barrett, reflects on the fifth anniversary since the death of Ryan, her 14 year old son who died during a camping trip. The search for Ryan, who at first was thought to be lost, went on for many hours. Many, including myself, were glued to the internet for news of him during that time. Listeners familiar with this event will be encouraged by the musings and memories of Mary Ellen, his mother. Those uninitiated will be blessed by the faith of this Long Island family.
Mary Ellen and Ryan Barrett
Since this is Respect Life Month, Mary Ellen and I celebrate the life of Ryan — his Christian devotion even as a young boy with special needs — as well as the ups and downs that he faced in family life and elsewhere. We discuss the outpouring of support from near and far for this grieving family, plus offer tips for helping others facing a similar grief.
In our saint segment, I once again look at the life of St Anna Schaffer, whose life of prayer and acute physical suffering offers a witness to us for how to make our heartaches and pains a path of redemptive suffering.
Links for this episode:
Walk Humbly with Your God by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
USCCB’s Respect Life webpage
Magnificat magazine
Mary Ellen Barrett’s blog: Tales from the Bonny Blue House
Best blog posts or articles about Ryan:
Ryan Barrett
The Only Gift I Can Give
The Triumph of the Cross
Yup, He’s a Teenager
A Vocation for Ryan
Almost Twelve
Catholic Digest article on grief from Mary Ellen Barrett: “Grief: Does it Ever End?”
Seton Magazine article by Mary Ellen Barrett: “Life Gave Me A New Dream: My Autistic Son Ryan…”
LI Catholic articles from Mary Ellen Barrett
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs)
The Art of Loving God by St Francis de Sales
Other shows of related interest:
AW 167: More on the life of St Anna Schaffer
AW 172: Grief educator Cheryl Amari with advice we call “Good Grief, God”
AW 129: Dealing with Miscarriage with author Karen Edmisten
AW 65: Talking with Catholic Chaplain Patti Harrison
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or find us on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women.
September 26, 2014
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Siena
“Among Women” Guest: Michelle Ducker
This week, in our first segment, we look at a miraculous conversion story from the life of St Catherine of Siena wrought through the power of prayer. In a similar vein, in our second segment, we meet a modern woman with her own story of transformation.
Life with Jesus Christ has the power to change every aspect of our lives. University of Miami Campus Minister Michelle Ducker candidly shares her life and work in this extended interview. Michelle’s story shows us that when we let Jesus do the heavy lifting, he’ll heal our hearts and minds and bring us joy, truth, and true beauty — the kind that shines from the inside out! Michelle reflects on several years of her life, including her walking away from a modeling career, dealing with illness, and wrestling with body and self-image issues. Today she shares what she has overcome in and through Christ, and how she walks with others so that they may experience friendship in Christ, and discover true beauty and love.
Links for this episode:
Catherine of Siena by Singred Unsted
St Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center at University of Miami
Michelle Ducker suggests:
The Liturgy of the Hours
Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Newman Connection
Other shows of related interest:
AW 4: More on the biography of St Catherine (and here one of the early podcasts where I’m still a newbie in podcasting!)
AW 55: More on the biography of St Catherine
AW 144: A reading from the Dialogue of St Catherine
AW 125: yeah, St Catherine, again.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Follow @among_women and @PatGohn on Twitter, too! We love it when you leave a rating and a review of Among Women on iTunes.
September 10, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
“Among Women” Guest: Nan Balfour
Nan Balfour
This week we look at at the gift of faith and what it means to fall in love with God. In our “Blessed are They” segment, we pray along with Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity — whose faith was wrapped up in love of the Holy Trinity. Then in our “Among Women” segment, I converse with Nan Balfour, a leader with the Pilgrim Center of Hope, and conference coordinator for the Catholic Women’s Conference in San Antonio. Nan shares pivotal conversion moments in her life — a life of on-going conversion — and how they led her to what she does now.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s upcoming events
Morning Rose Prayer Gardens – a blog by Margaret Rose Realy
Prayers of the Women Mystics by Ronda Chervin
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Youcat (Youth Catechism) – website for groups
Catholic Digest magazine
RTJ Creative Catechist magazine
Catholic Women’s Conference in San Antonio – Sept. 19 -20, 2014
Hear a talk on video from Nan Balfour: “Three Surprising Steps to Happiness”
Other shows of related interest:
Among Women 43 – This show from our archives offers a bio of Elizabeth of the Trinity.
Among Women 179 – with Danielle Bean
Among Women 170 – with Emily Stimpson
Among Women 169 – with Melanie Rigney
Reminders:
Please put an announcement about Among Women in your church bulletin and share us on social media! Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
August 27, 2014
This episode:
Opening monologue: On the unrest of this summer and the timeliness of Francis’ beatification of 149 Korean Christian Martyrs.
“Blessed are They”: St Paula
“Among Women” Guest: Genevieve Kineke
This episode profiles the power of forgiveness as told through the life and pen of author Genevieve Kineke in a recent book, Set Free. This recording was made last year, and it comes with my humble apologies for taking way too long to bring it the listening audience. You may recognize Genevieve’s name from her writings about the feminine genius, and our previous interview. Together we unpack the need we all have to rise above our sometimes messed-up feelings and make an act of the will to forgive another, or to forgive ourselves. Such resolve brings freedom and healing, and Genevieve serves up some practical lessons on the subject.
I’m also profiling St Paula, a 4th century saint from Rome who eventually traveled to Bethlehem and assisted the work of St Jerome.
Plus you’ll hear where I’m speaking next, as well as find link to Catholic sources that are helping bring compassion to those most needy in our troubled world.
Links for this episode:
Set Free: The Authentic Catholic Woman’s Guide to Forgiveness by Genevieve Kineke
Feminine Genius blog by Genevieve Kineke, and her website
Pat’s archived article: “A Catechism Lesson: Forgiving ‘As’ Jesus Did”
Where to send aid to help Middle East Christians:
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) special fund for families in Iraq
- Catholic New East Welfare Association (CNEWA)
Our closing prayer came from the Manual of Catholic Devotions.
Pat Gohn’s Speaking Events
Other shows of related interest:
AW 168: A previous episode with Genevieve Kineke, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mulieris Dignitatem
AW 88: This episodes shares the life of St Josephine Bakita, referenced in today’s show.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or find me on Twitter @PatGohn and @among_women.
July 16, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Bologna
“Among Women” Guest: Jennifer Fitz
I’m happy to be back after an unplanned hiatus due to family obligations and spiritual direction school. In this episode I unpack seven spiritual weapons found in the writings of St Catherine of Bologna… especially in the spiritual warfare that increased as her faith and love for Christ increased.
Our Among Women guest segment finds me conversing with author-blogger Jennifer Fitz, vice-president of the Catholic Writers Guild. Jennifer shares her life as a blogger-catechist-author and the good work of the Guild, and she opens her heart describing how her past experience as a competitive cyclist enlightens her faith today as she powers through suffering when it comes.
Links for this episode:
Pope Benedict’s general audience catechesis on St Catherine of Bologna
Holy Women – book with Pope Benedict’s catechesis on holy women
How to pray the Rosary (.pdf)
How to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
How to pray the Stations of the Cross
How to pray with Scripture (lectio divina)
Catholic Writers Guild website and conference
Sticking the Corners – blog by Jennifer Fitz
Classroom Management for Catechists – book by Jennifer Fitz
Other shows of related interest:
Archived shows of Among Women that feature Bible reading and love of Scripture
AW 146: This archived episode sheds more light on the biography of St Catherine of Bologna as a patron of artists.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. On Twitter, find @PatGohn and the podcast @among_women. banner photo
May 30, 2014
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: Saints devoted to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Wallace
On this episode I welcome back Mary Wallace, PhD, from Louisiana State University. Together we discuss the feminine genius, and the particular leadership strengths of women in the world, and listen as Mary makes suggestions for strengthening the devotional life in working women. In this particular episode, rather than focus on one particular saint, I’m offering commentary on adoration of the Blessed Sacrament drawn from the quotes and writings of some women saints. We’ll explore the thoughts of St Jeanne Jugan, St Therese of Lisieux, St Elizabeth Seton, St Bernadette Soubirous, St Catherine Labore, and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
Links for this episode:
Saint quotes on Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mary Wallace’s blog The Working Catholic Mom
Mary Wallace at Integrated Catholic Life
Mary Wallace at Catholic Mom
The Morning Offering
The Pope’s Intentions
How to Pray the Rosary
Novena to the Sacred Heart
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr Michael Gaitley MIC (A consecration to Jesus through Mary)
Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr Michael Gaitley MIC
Imitating Mary by Marge Fenelon
Other shows of related interest:
AW 159: Faith-filled Women at Work with Mary Wallace
Find links for bios of all the saints mentioned today here.
Reminders:
Contact Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or follow the Among Women podcast facebook page. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @among_women. Or Pat Gohn: @PatGohn.
May 6, 2014
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary as Mother to us all
“Among Women” Guest: Danielle Bean
This episode is dedicated to mothers — the physical and spiritual mothers in all of us. We celebrate the coming of Mother’s Day by exploring the idea of Mary as a mother to us all. Then in our conversation, I welcome author and editor of Catholic Digest, Danielle Bean, who discusses her new book and study: Momnipotent! The not-so perfect guide to Catholic Motherhood. This great new book is for Moms who are busy raising families.
Links for this episode:
Relevant Radio, Drew Mariani Show, look for May 7, 2014 podcast
The Good Catholic Life, on WQOM radio. Look for May 9, 2014 podcast
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn
The World’s First Love by Fulton Sheen
Prayer to Mary, attributed to St John Paul II in Christifidelis Laici
Momnipotent by Danielle Book (book)
Momnipotent Study online (online discussion)
Momnipotent Resources (group study materials – DVDs, workbooks and more)
Webinar with Danielle Bean
Other books by Danielle Bean
Catholic Digest magazine
Article by Pat Gohn in Catholic Digest describing spiritual motherhood
Other shows of related interest:
AW 71: Small Steps for Catholic Moms, with Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Foss
AW 5: Moms Groups: two different models for prayer and sharing Mom to Mom
AW 67: What I Love about Mary
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter @PatGohn, or the show at @among_women.
April 29, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary and Mary Magdalene
“Among Women” Guest: “TJ”
This week we look at the joy of redemption — the gift of new life in Christ. As we pass into Eastertide we reflect on the “happy fault” that brings us such a great Redeemer. God’s plan is that all of us would know his love for us. In the Gospels we see sinners who repent readily and find new life in Christ. One such sinner is Mary Magdalene. In this episode, I read an excerpt from my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, in which I share thoughts about the two Mary’s standing side-by-side at the Cross — Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene.
In our conversation segment I have an animated discussion with “TJ” a young married working mom who shares her journey of transformation. TJ tells the story of how an unplanned pregnancy became the impetus to turn her life around from selfishness to love… leading to a faith that holds fast to the goodness of every day, and the promise of everlasting life. Don’t miss this young woman’s inspiring testimony on how God never gives up on us, and offers a new start whenever we encounter Christ in the sacraments — especially in reconciliation and the Eucharist.
Links for this episode:
Read and listen to the Exsultet chanted in this video
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, by Pat Gohn
Reminders:
Enter the free drawing for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by May 1 here. Or, send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
March 27, 2014
This week’s episode:
This special edition of Among Women features the vocal gifts of Kitty Cleveland. This week I’m privileged to share in celebrating the debut of Kitty’s new jazz album, Blue Skies. This ninth album covers great jazz standards. This podcast features several tracks from the album as well as Kitty’s commentary.
Kitty Cleveland is a popular Catholic artist and speaker. Many people have been blessed by her singing of the Divine Mercy chaplet as well powerful Catholic hymns and chants. Her life as a singer-songwriter has spanned many styles and genres and taken her many places to sing and share her Catholic faith.
Links for this episode:
KittyCleveland.com – find all of Kitty’s music here.
Kitty Cleveland on iTunes, and on Amazon.
Kitty Cleveland’s Divine Mercy and Testimony on Lighthouse Media
Other shows of related interest:
AW 134: Music with Sarah Hart
AW 96: Music with the Daughters of St Paul
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Follow Pat on Twitter: @PatGohn. Follow Among Women on Twitter: @among_women.
March 13, 2014
Welcome to a special edition “What We Love About Pope Francis” featuring comments from Among Women listeners and conversation with our special guest, Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan FSP, author of a new e-book about Pope Francis!
This week we honor the first anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. In this episode your host asks the Among Women listenership: What do you love about Pope Francis? And, what have you learned from him?
This show features the many and varied answers coming from the friends and listeners of Among Women. It also features a conversation with Sr Anne Joan Flanagan of the Daughters of St Paul, AKA the blogger at Nun Blog. Sr Anne has just released a new e-book 5 Keys to Understanding Pope Francis: What He Says and What He Does from Pauline Books and Media. Together we have a lively discussion about some of the big themes emerging in the Holy Father’s pontificate.
Listen now by clicking the play button above!
Links for this episode:
Lumen Fidei – The Light of Faith
Pat’s analysis on the Intro, Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, and Ch 4.
Evangelii Gaudium – The Joy of the Gospel
Kelly Wahlquist’s blog
Pope Francis’ Daily Homilies
Soup and Stories, The Practicing Catholic – Pat Gohn’s post for St Patrick’s Day
E-Book Website: 5 Keys to Understanding Pope Francis, By Sr Anne Joan Flanagan FSP
Nun Blog
Other shows of related interest:
AW 64: The Angelus with Sr Anne Flanagan
AW 96: Those Singing Nuns
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find AW on iTunes. Banner courtesy of News.va
March 4, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Mary Clopas
“Among Women” Guest: Allison Gingras
Allison Gingras
This week, as the liturgical calendar brings us to the season of Lent, we talk about the centrality of having a relationship with Jesus. The Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, almsgiving are designed to draw our attention to growing in our faith in Christ. I’m delighted to introduce you to Allison Gingras, a speaker and writer who loves sharing her faith in Jesus with others. This show profiles Allison’s story of conversion and growth in ministry. I also talk about Mary Clopas — one of the contemporaries of the Blessed Mother and Jesus — a first century convert who found herself both at the Cross and as a witness to the empty tomb on Easter morning.
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, par 27.
Upcoming speaking events. You might also enjoy my guest slot on this recent TV series on Women of Grace on EWTN.
Leave a review and rating for on iTunes on Among Women
Reconciled to You website
Allison Gingras’ columns on CatholicMom.com
Three Persons, One God by Allison Gingras
Litany of Humility
Other shows of related interest:
AW 86: with author Vinita Hampton Wright
AW 126: Special Edition for Lent
AW 146: Growing in Friendship with Jesus and His Queen
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find me at Twitter, find Among Women on Twitter. Photo credit
February 19, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Mary of Cerevellon
“Among Women” Guest: Angela Franks, PhD
This week we look at the Catholic Church’s teaching on contraception in detail with a moral theologian, Angela Franks, PhD. Dr Franks is a wife, mother, author, and professor at the Theological Institute of the New Evangelization at St John’s Seminary in the Archdiocese of Boston. Dr Franks’ expertise and advice on this important subject is both pastoral and consoling. Her teaching is grounded in the truth that God really does want us to be happy, and that the moral life is always possible for us — with God’s grace!
I’ll also be looking at the life of St Mary of Cerevellon, a 13th century native of Barcelona, Spain and her ministry among slaves and others, earning her the nickname, “Mary of Help.”
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s events page
Dr Franks blog
Contraception and Catholicism by Angela Franks, PhD
Theological Institute for the New Evangelization (TINE) at St John Seminary, Brighton, MA
Christian Witness – TV show on Catholic TV with Dr. David and Angela Franks
Other shows of related interest:
AW 158: Meet Theologian Mom – A previous episode with Angela Franks
AW 46: An episode about Natural Family Planning (Billings method)
AW 42: An episode about Natural Family Planning (Creighton method)
Reminders:
Participant in an upcoming special edition of Among Women to celebrate the anniversary of Pope Francis’ election! Send your comments regarding “What you love about Pope Francis?” Or “What have you learned from Pope Francis?” to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line created for this show at 206-339-8834. More details here. USE IN THE EXCERPT
Feb 11, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Elizabeth of Portugal
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Hendey
The 2013 Egan Journalism Fellows at the Media High Council in Kigali, Rwanda.
Credit: Photo by Kim Pozniak/CRS
This week we explore the reflections of author and CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey as she talks about a troubling subject: the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. Although this conversation is challenging, in terms of the devastating horror of genocide, and its continued threat in the modern world, it is also one of hope and the grace of forgiveness amid deep sorrow. Lisa explains the opportunity she had as a recipient of the Egan Fellowship from Catholic Relief Services, to visit Rwanda last fall. She details the effect the mission had on her, and the seeming miraculous graces she found there amidst pain and heartbreak.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s speaking events
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Egan Fellowship at CRS
Donate to CRS
CRS Fair trade items
World View Wednesdays on Catholic Mom
Read Lisa Hendey’s Rwanda Journal on Catholic Mom (Note: some descriptions and images are rather disturbing, read with care if children are nearby.)
Catholic Mom.com
Article: “Rwanda: Forgiveness and Renewal Following 1994 Genocide” by Helen Blakesley
Article: “Love and Forgiveness after Rwanda Genocide” by Lane Hartill
Other shows of related interest:
Catholic TV’s Inter Nos with Lisa Hendey
AW 114: Communing with the Saints, with Lisa Hendey
AW 56: A discussion about The Handbook for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey
AW 27: Lisa Hendey and Pat Gohn discuss their surviving breast cancer
Reminders: Enter the free drawing for the rosary blessed by Pope Francis, by sending your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast Facebook page, or add them to the comments box below. Image credit: Screen shot from Catholic TV’s Inter Nos
January 28, 2014
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Hildegard of Bingen, Doctor of the Church
“Among Women” Guest: Cheryl Amari
Grief and loss are a part of every woman’s life. This week Pat talks about her own recent struggles as we take a look at the process of grief with Cheryl Amari, of Grief Teach.com, a grief educator with an MA in Pastoral Ministry. Listen as we discuss areas of grief particular to women and learn about ways to grieve through them. Also, Pat shares the wisdom, poetry, and music of Christian mystic and doctor of the Church, St Hildegard of Bingen.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s Patheos Column: “Lean In, Into the Chaos”
Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Letter elevating Hildegard of Bingen to Church Doctor
Selections read from St Hildegard found in the following:
Prayers of the Women Mystics by Rhonda Chervin
Incandescence by Carmen Butcher
Music: Veni Creator Spiritu, on YouTube, from recording The Origin of Fire by Anonymous 4.
Veni Creator Spiritu (Latin and English translations)
Grief Teach. com
Sample Grief Teach newsletter: “Packing for the Grief Journey: Six Essential Items” — you can sign up to receive these newsletters.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 152: This episode has more biographical information on the life of St Hildegard of Bingen.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Find Pat on Twitter: @PatGohn and @among_women.
December 21, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of the Incarnation
“Among Women” Guest: Sr Grace Remington OCSO
This week we think about the coming of Christmas through the eyes of Mary, as told by St Ephrem the Syrian, a 4th century Doctor of the Church. We examine some of his Nativity Hymns, in a departure from our usual saint segment that typically profiles women saints — after all, he is talking about Mary and he’s a Church Doctor!
Our guest today is a cloistered contemplative nun — Sr Grace Remington OCSO, a Cistercian Sister of Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Dubuque, Iowa. Together we discuss the life of a Trappist nun and Sr Grace’s portrait of Mary and Eve (below)… as well as the abbey’s candy-making endeavors!
Mary and Eve
Pencil and Ink by Sr Grace Remington OCSO
Copyright 2005
Links for this episode:
Hymns of the Nativity, St Ephrem the Syrian
Links for Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Home to Cistercian (Trappist) nuns:
MississippiAbbey.org
MonasteryCandy.com
Other shows of related interest: Previous Christmas episodes…
AW 153: Joy! (2012)
AW 120: News of A Baby at Christmas (2011)
AW 82: Joining with Mary in Advent (2010)
AW 38: Christmas (2009)
November 20, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Agatha Kim
“Among Women” Guest: Emily Stimpson
In this episode, as we roll through this month of saints and souls, we discuss the ordinary impact that theology of body can make on our everyday, with Emily Stimpson, author of the new book These Beautiful Bones. Of note, we discuss the goodness of spiritual fatherhood and motherhood, and the joy of food!
Also in this episode, I cover the martyrdom of St Agatha Kim of Korea, thanksgiving prayers, and a reminder to read Pope Francis’ encyclical, Lumen Fidei.
Links for this episode:
Emily Stimpson’s website – look for her writing at Catholic Vote and elsewhere on the web!
These Beautiful Bones by Emily Stimpson
Pat Gohn’s series at Patheos on Francis’ Lumen Fidei:
Intro, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4.
American Catholic’s prayers of thanksgiving
Other shows of related interest:
AW 144: The Single Life Survival Guide with Emily Stimpson
Reminders:
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November 6, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary as the Molder of Saints, with commentary by St Louis de Montfort and Edith Stein
“Among Women” Guest: Melanie Rigney
A “welcome back” show for Pat who chronicles her recent visit to EWTN to record TV shows with Johnette Benkovic of Women of Grace. (There’s also a radio interview that you can hear.)
Pat also announces a book sale at her website for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious through December 15.
This week we feature a discussion about a brand new volume of women saints stories, Sisterhood of the Saints, compiled by author Melanie Rigney. This conversation was recorded seaside in Fort Lauderdale in September 28, 2013, during the National Council of Catholic Women’s annual convention. Listen for how you can win a copy of this keepsake-style book for yourself or someone you love.
Since we hear saint stories from Melanie in this show, instead of our usual saint segment in “Blessed are They”, this episode profiles the holy influence Mary has in forming saints (and us!) Listeners are encouraged to look to Mary for leadership in the spiritual life via Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, as suggested in the writings of St Louis de Montfort and Edith Stein (later known as St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.)
Links for this episode:
Pat’s future events
Book sale! Signed copies of Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious on sale for $12!
True Devotion to Mary by St Louis de Montfort
Essays on Women (The Collected Works), by Edith Stein
33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr Michael Gaitley
Links for Melanie Rigney:
Sisterhood of the Saints by Melanie Rigney
When they Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, by Melanie Rigney
Living Faith devotional
Your Daily Tripod, a blog
Other shows of related interest:
AW 155: Woman, You are a Gift! (With inspiration from Edith Stein)
AW 32: A bio of Edith Stein, along with discussions on the feminine genius
Reminders:
Now through December 1, enter to win the free drawing to win Sisterhood of the Saints by Melanie Rigney! Send your name and comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page, or leave a comment in the combox below.
In honor of World Missions Sunday, I’m happy to introduce Jonathan and Kristen Weiss, lay missionaries with Family Missions Company.
Listen to this podcast featuring a behind-the-eyes visit with the Weiss family as they share their call to the mission field and the mission life. You may even feel the call to share the Jesus Christ and the treasures of the church on the mission field.
Let us remember to pray for the worldwide missionary efforts of our church, and for missionaries in particular, as well as lending our financial support. To support Family Missions Company, go here.
October 17, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Ulphia
“Among Women” Guest: Genevieve Kineke
This week we look at the 25th anniversary of Blessed John Paul II’s apostolic letter, Mulieris Dignitatem. My guest is author-blogger Genevieve Kineke who has long studied this document and who recently released a commemorative book edition of John Paul’s letter with commentary and ways you can study this ground-breaking document for women. Also of note, this past week the Pontifical Society for the Laity in Rome invited over 100 women from around the world to meet to study this document anew and discuss its ramifications today.
We’ll also look at the life of a little-known 8th century hermit, St Ulphia of France.
Links for this episode:
Genevieve Kineke’s books:
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, 25th Anniversary Edition, with reflections and commentary by Genevieve Kineke
The Authentic Catholic Women
Set Free: The Authentic Catholic Woman’s Guide to Forgiveness
The Feminine Genius blog by Genevieve Kineke
Mulieris Dignatatem – online at the Vatican website
Articles on the Pontifical Council for the Laity’s seminar on Mulieries Dignitatem:
From Vatican Radio
From Pontifical Society Press Release
From New.Va – Pope Francis’ remarks
Among Women Podcast Facebook page
Blessed Beautiful and Bodacious on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Pat Gohn’s Speaking Events
Other shows of related interest:
AW 122: What I Love About the Rosary
AW 155: A look at the feminine genius
AW 31: On the dignity of women
Reminders:
Enter our free drawing to possibly win a copy of Genevieve Kineke’s book on Mulieris Dignitatem. Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. The contest will close on Oct, 31, 2013.
September 23, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Anna Schaeffer
“Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Scalia
This week Pat shares a few themes from Lumen Fidei— Pope Francis’ first encyclical letter — as well as the life of Anna Schaeffer who found the keys to hope and faith despite a life of physical suffering. Also, we look at the latest book release from author-blogger Elizabeth Scalia, Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life. Scalia, well known in the blogging world as The Anchoress, is the managing editor at the Catholic Channel at Patheos. In this interview we talk about rooting out hidden forms of idolatry in our own lives in order to deepen our faith in Christ.
Links for this episode:
Pope Francis’ encyclical Lumen Fidei
Pat’s series on Lumen Fidei at “A Word in Season” at Patheos : Introduction, Chapter One. Look for other chapters 2, 3, and 4 to appear here in coming weeks.
Elizabeth Scalia’s blog, The Anchoress
Elizabeth Scalia’s column at First Things
Elizabeth Scalia’s book Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life
Pat’s review of Strange Gods
Other shows of related interest:
AW 85: Get to know more about Elizabeth Scalia in this interview that discusses the ministry of The Anchoress blog and what it means to stand up for the faith.
AW 124: Elizabeth Scalia joins NRO Editor-at-large Kathryn Lopez and talks about the issue of religious freedom as sparked by the controversy of the HHS Mandate.
Reminders:
Now through Oct. 7, 2013, add your name for the free drawing for a signed copy of Elizabeth Scalia’s new book Strange Gods. Add you name to the drawing by sending your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or at the Among Women podcast facebook page.
September 13, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Theodore Guerin
“Among Women” Guest: Kris McGregor
This week we look at at the life of a French nun who answered God’s call to come to America and found a Catholic women’s college. We also hear the story of another “pioneering” woman — Kris McGregor — who got her start in radio years ago, then found her way into teaching the faith, and later went back to that love of radio, combining that with a new mission to bring Catholic radio to Omaha, NE, plus bring great teaching programs to Catholic radio and the web via DiscerningHearts.com.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s event schedule
Big Book of Catholic Women Saints – Sarah Gallick
Catholic New Media Conference, Boston, October 19, 2013
Discerning Hearts website — BOOKMARK THIS!
Spirit Catholic Radio, from Omaha Nebraska
St Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Truth and Life Audio Bible
Classic FM, London
Pat Gohn’s series on Lumen Fidei: Introduction, and Chapter One.
Lumen Fidei
Other shows of related interest:
Pat Gohn’s appearance on “Inside the Pages” with Kris McGregor
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
August 24, 2013
This episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Therese of Lisieux
“Among Women” Guest: Leah Jacobson
Leah Jacobson
This week we look at the recent news of Pope Francis’ comments about a” theology of women in the church.” I share my reactions, and my recent writing on the subject. I’m also grateful to introduce Leah Jacobson in our “Among Women” segment. Her faith and vision helped to found The Guiding Star Project.
In the “Blessed Are They” segment, I read from St Therese’s Story of a Soul where she describes herself as the “the little flower” and how we find our identity within God’s “garden”.
Among Women takes the 33 Day Challenge to Pray the Rosary, sponsored by Real Men Pray the Rosary!
Links for this episode:
Transcript of Pope Francis’ Comments on “theology of women” as well as other subjects.
Pat’s Washington Post Op-Ed: “A Theology of Women? What Did Francis Mean?” and other articles on the subject.
Pat’s book: Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious
John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem (“On The Dignity and Vocation of Women”) and Letter to Women
Paul VI’s Address to Women
Story of a Soul – The Autobiography of St Therese of Lisieux
The Guiding Star Project Website and Facebook page
Leah Jacobson’s Review of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious
A prayer to St Therese, the little flower
Real Men Pray the Rosary 33 Day Challenge, plus my review of the book Real Men Pray the Rosary.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 155: “Woman, you are gift!” – A look at our feminine genius.
AW 31 and 32: A two-part discussion with Dr Maura Hearden, PhD Theology on the dignity of women and the feminine genius
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. photo
August 12, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Jane Frances de Chantal
“Among Women” Guest: Karen Minster
This week is my return from a longish hiatus that included my daughter’s wedding and a vacation. We review my experience as mother-of-the-bride as well as talk about the Pope’s visit to World Youth Day in Rio. In our saint segment we explore some quotes from St. Jane Frances de Chantal and our conversation this week is with Karen Minster who introduces a new book about God-parenting from Paraclete Press: Becoming A Great God-Parent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know.
Links for this episode:
Blog post: “One of My Best Days” — about my daughter and son-in-love’s wedding (with photos!)
Blog post: “Pope Quotes: My Favorites from the World Youth Day Homilies”
Book: Becoming a Great God-Parent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know from Paraclete Press
Other shows of related interest:
AW 71: This archived show has an earlier biography of the life of St Jane Frances de Chantal. Guests also include Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Fox, talking about their book, Small Steps for Catholic Moms (now in re-release at Ave Maria Press.)
Reminders:
BOOK GIVEAWAY: Enter our free drawing for a copy of Becoming a Great God-Parent! Now through September 1, send name to Pat Gohn her in the comment box, or via email at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or at the Among Women podcast facebook page. All entries will be placed in a random drawing and a winner will be selected on September 1. Me and the Holy Father, or a reasonable facsimile, at the Catholic Marketing Network trade show, Somerset, NJ, August 2013.
June 25, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Martha of Bethany
“Among Women” Guest: Patrice Fagnant -MacArthur
This week we look at the beauty of being both Martha and Mary with an excerpt from author Lisa Hendey’s A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, just one of the book in the Catholic Mom imprint series from Ave Maria Press. This episode also introduces another new book in the line, The Catholic Baby Name Book compiled by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur. Join me for this conversation with Patrice about the long standing traditions around naming children with saints names, and finding the right Confirmation name.
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Conference details for Boston and Melbourne.
For Patrice Fagnant MacArthur:
The Catholic Baby Name Book
Spiritual Woman Thoughts – blog
Catholic Lane columns
Catholic Mom columns
Other shows of related interest:
AW 6: Listen to one of the earliest shows recorded on location with Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur as a guest back in 2009.
Reminders:
Plans for an AW Special Edition on the themes from my book, Blessed Beautiful and Bodacious. You’ll find some details here on this blog post, and you can post your comments there, or via voicemail feedback at or, over at the Among Women podcast facebook page, or via email to me at AmongWomenPodcast@me.com.
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June 13, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Margaret Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Uju Ekeocha
This week we talk with one Among Women listener about how she was blessed by the ministry of Among Women and how it deepened her faith and helped her discover how each woman is called to be a saint and be a force for good in the world. In this extended Among Women podcast, Uju Ekeocha describes her own growth in responding to what God is calling her, and us, to do to build a culture of life. A Catholic woman born and raised and educated in Nigeria, Africa, Uju is a Specialist Biomedical Scientist today in Canterbury, England, UK. Last year, her life began to change when her open letter of protest to Melinda Gates against proposed distribution of contraception to Africans in her country went viral and caught the attention of people around the world. The momentum led Uju to form Culture of Life Africa, an initiative that has just held its first pro-life conference in Nigeria, and is endorsed now by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Laity, and the bishops conference in Nigeria. All because one woman, motivated by her faith in God and love of life, spoke up against the encroaching culture of death.
Also on today’s show, we look at some of the writings of St Margaret Mary about the Sacred Heart of Jesus during this month that celebrates that devotion.
Links for this episode:
Book: Thoughts and Sayings of St Margaret Mary
Culture of Life Africa website
Culture of Life Africa Facebook page
Uju’s Open Letter to Melinda Gates
Pictures and blog posts from the Culture of Life Africa’s Mission and Conference in Nigeria
Other shows of related interest:
AW 123: more from the writings of St Margaret Mary
AW 89: the life of St Margaret Mary Alacoque
Reminders:
Help Pat make a Special Edition of Among Women talking about the feminine genius! Send your comments to Pat Gohn about Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-376-0428. For more information about this, you can read this blog post and also leave your comments in the combox. Thanks for you participation! Photo at the top of the page from Culture of Life Africa.
Obianuju Ekeocha, founder of Culture of Life Africa
May 23, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Gianna Molla
“Among Women” Guest: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD
This week we review the life of St Gianna Molla, a 20th century saint who was a wife, mother, and pediatrician who died following complications related to the birth of her fourth child.
In our Among Women conversation segment, we meet Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a St Louis wife, mother, and pediatrician and founder of CatholicPediatrics.com. Dr Berchelman, not only shares why families benefit from having Catholic pediatricians, but she also tackles the tough moral questions on medical issues for pre-teen and teen girls. Specially, our conversation covers the Gardisil vaccine, oral contraception for teens with problematic menstrual cycles, and other concerns regarding their development.
Links for this episode:
A few recent interviews with Pat Gohn about her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious:
Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” – look for the show dated May 20, 2013.
Register Radio – from the news and articles on National Catholic Register
Catholic Weekend on SQPN
Audio Book Blog Tour for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious – Ten 10-minute podcasts with book excerpts read by Pat Gohn
St Gianna Molla Society – comprehensive information about this fascinating saint
Kathleen Berchelmann MD’s articles on CatholicMom.com
Catholic Pediatrics on Facebook, administered by Kathleen Berchelmann, MD
Catholic Pediatrics website, founded by Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, where you’ll also find a directory of Catholic pediatricians
Text4RealSex – Theology of the Body phone app designed for teens and others that offers a weekly theology of the body message.
Other shows of related interest:
Aw 11: An earlier podcast with a biography of St Gianna Molla
Reminders:
Connect with Among Women on Facebook and Twitter:
Among Women podcast facebook page.
Pat Gohn on Twitter, @PatGohn
Among Women on Twitter @among_women
Donate to Tornado/Disaster Relief!
American Red Cross
Catholic Charities – Oklahoma
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May 1, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph
“Among Women” Guest: Katherine Robinson Coleman
This week, as we enter May, the month that honors the motherhood of Mary, and Mothers Day, we look at the obedience and faith of St Joseph as it intersects the life and faith of Mary.
Then my guest, Katherine Coleman shares a touching story or two about raising her autistic son, Matthew, now 24.
I also give a brief recap on where I’ve been these last several weeks.
Links for this episode:
Audioboo files for the audio tour through Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Ten Bodacious Basics, Ten Minutes at a Time
Redemptoris Custos
The Autism Society
Autism Speaks
SQPN announces the Catholic New Media Conferences for 2013
Update 7.28.13: Katherine Coleman shared this link about jobs being created in South Bend, IN, for adults with autism – featuring her son, Matt. There is a video of the story at that link as well.
April 2, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Wallace
This week we look at women in the workplace, and the role that their faith plays there, courtesy of the dissertation research done by our guest, Mary Wallace. Mary is a wife, mother, college administrator, radio host, blogger, and a specialist in the field of human resources. Pat also looks at some of the writings and prayerful aspirations of Blessed Mother of Calcultta, and reviews inspiration from Pope Francis’ recent Easter homily. This show also contains details of a giveaway drawing for Pat’s new book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious.
Links for this episode:
Enter the comment box here for a free drawing to win Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn
Book: Mother Teresa of Calcutta from St Anthony Messenger Press
Book: Come, Be My Light, from Image Books
Donate to SQPN
The Catholic Insider with Fr Roderick
Mary Wallace’s blog: The Working Catholic Mom
Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil Homily
The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers
Other shows of related interest:
AW 26: an earlier show with a segment on the life of Mother Teresa, plus an interview with author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who discusses her friendship with Mother Teresa.
Reminders: Send your comments or feedback to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. To enter the contest for Pat’s new book, go here.
If you purchase any books through these links, a small portion of the proceeds will benefit SQPN.
March 16, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Mary Major
“Among Women” Guest: Angela Franks
We conclude this history-making week with a podcast that looks back on the election of our new pope, Francis, formerly known as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina. Plus in our first segment I discuss the significance of the Pope’s early morning visit on day one to pray before Our Blessed Mother at her basilica in Rome, St Mary Major. I also give some of the history of Mary and that basilica as I discuss some of its interior treasures in our first segment.
Salus Populi Romani – a much venerated icon of Our Lady with the Child Jesus (found in St Mary Major)
In our second segment, I’m happy to introduce Angela Franks, PhD, theology professor and moral theologian — whose twitter handle is “@theologianmom”. Together we talk about some of Angela’s professional interests regarding the eugenic legacy of Margaret Sanger and its harmful longterm impact on our culture, as well as our attitudes toward our bodies, sexuality, contraception, and good health.
We also explore the Catholic Church’s position on a new feminism that speaks of the beauty of the human person, and of women in particular. We cover why the Church continues to oppose contraception and upholds NFP (methods for natural family planning), and why our personal trust in God is key to fuller Christian life.
Links for this episode:
Fr Roderick’s You Tube Video: “Habamus Papam”
SQPN giving campaign — please donate!
Pope Francis’ message to the Cardinals
Pat Gohn’s blog post: “Pope Francis Day One – Among Women-style – The gifts of Mary, womanhood, and the new evangelization.”
St Mary Major’s website — many photos and other interactive information
Catholic Mom’s Lenten initiative for bring A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy by Sarah Reinhard to pregnancy care centers around the USA.
Angela and David Frank’s blog
Theological Institute for the New Evangelization (TINE), Archdiocese of Boston
Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Feminine Fertility by Angela Franks
Women, Sex, and the Church by Erika Bachiochi
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood by Pat Gohn — is now available!
Other shows of related interest:
AW 98: “Women, Sex, and the Church” with Erika Bachiochi
February 19, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Agnes of Prague
“Among Women” Guest: Barb Szyszkiewicz
Change happens… it happens in life, and last week, a soon-to-come change was announced for the papacy. Midlife women know all about changes… from the body to the soul! Join me this week as I share my first thoughts on Benedict XVI’s stunning announcement to leave the Chair of Peter, as well talk about the changes both joyful and stressful that midlife women face, with my guest, Barb Szyszkiewicz, blogger at SFO Mom. Also in this episode, a look at the life of St Agnes of Prague (aka St Agnes of Bohemia).
Links for this episode:
SFO Mom
Magnificat
Other shows of related interest:
AW 48 with Barb Szyszkiewicz
AW 151 with Elizabeth Foss, another installment of the “Midlife Madres”
February 5, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Miriam, from the Book of Exodus and elsewhere. Find Miriam’s story in Exodus 15: 20,21; Numbers 12: 1, 4, 5, 10, 15; 20:1; 26:59; Deuteronomy 24:9; 1 Chronicles 6:3; Micah 6:4.
“Among Women” Guest: Marybeth Hicks
This week we look at taking a few moments to begin to prepare our hearts and our schedules for Lent.
In our “Blessed are They” segment, I look back into the Old Testament and talk about Miriam, Moses’ sister who helped to spare his life. It’s a neat story that reminds us that you never know how God is going to use our actions when we stand up for life.
Finally, in our “Among Women” segment, I’m pleased to welcome author-columnist Marybeth Hicks. Together we discuss her brand new blog “On the Culture” and ways to combat the moral relativism that continues to plague American life.
Links for this episode:
The ‘One Thing’ is Three by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC
“40 Ways to Get the Most out of Lent” by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio
SQPN.com
On the Culture blog
Marybeth Hick’s books
Marybeth Hick’s column at the Washington Times
Kid President video
Pat’s article “Tithing on Social Media”
Pat’s upcoming speaking dates
Reminders:
To put your name in for the free drawing for Fr Michael Gaitley’s new book, The ‘One Thing’ is Three, send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. All names will be entered, and one winner will be chosed at random. Deadline: Feb 11, 2013.
January 22, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
“Among Women” Guest: Rebecca Ryskind Teti
This week we look at the amazing dignity of woman and the gift of physical and spiritual maternity. This is one of those programs that is really foundational — theologically — to the mission of Among Women. I’m so happy to share some of the “feminine genius” that you will find in the writings of a saint, and the writings of women today, who are inspired by the gospel and the bedrock of our Church’s social teaching — the dignity of the human person, and its subset of ideas that embraces the genius of womanhood.
I’m happy to welcome faith and culture writer Rebecca Ryskind Teti to this episode, as she shares her faith and the beauty of her intellect as she unpacks a chapter that she wrote on the subject of the Feminine Genius.
Also, today, on the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision in the United States, I shared my debut piece in the Washington Post, and my subsequent radio interview of the same. We also pray the today’s part of the Nine Days novena for life. Be sure to check all the links below for lots of good information.
Links for this episode:
St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) — a bio found at the Vatican website
Rebecca Ryskind Teti’s column In Good Company
Coffee Talk on Catholic Digest
Style, Sex, and Substance, by Hallie Lord, with a chapter by Rebecca Ryskind Teti
“Respecting Women is Respecting Life” – my article in the Washington Post
Relevant Radio interview with Pat Gohn on the Washington Post article listed above
Nine Days for life novena
Other shows of related interest:
AW 32 on Edith Stein and Dr Maura Hearden on the feminine genius, Part Two. Part One is here on Aw 31.
AW 84: with Hallie Lord on “Faith, Fashion, and Modesty”
Reminders:
Find us at the Among Women podcast facebook page. image
January, 9, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Bathildis
“Among Women” Guest: Robyn Lee
This week we talk about the single life and the subject of on-line dating. Joining me this week is Robyn Lee, editor at CatholicMatch.com, who discusses on-line potential for meeting a future spouse. We also talk about the single life as it relates to the vocations crisis, the role married people and family have in the lives of singles, and encouragement for the person who might be shy about trying an online singles community.
This show also profiles the life of St. Bathildis, a 7th century woman whose incredible life spanned her as a slave to her reigning as Queen Mother of France.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s blog post; “The 7 Best Books for Women by Women (and One Priest) in 2012”
Catholic Match.com
Robyn Lee’s articles on Catholic Match
The Online Dating Guide from Catholic Match
Te Deum prayer
Other shows of related interest:
AW 122: Robyn Lee’s previous appearance on Among Women: “The Star of the New Evangelization”
AW 144: “The Single Life Survival Guide”
Reminders:
Your reviews and ratings for Among Women are requested on the Among Women iTunes page. Send your comments or feedback about this episode to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or on the Among Women podcast facebook page.
December 14, 2012
This week’s episode:
This is a special edition of Among Women, where we depart from our normal format and take time to consider a subject more in depth, with input from our listening audience. In this episode I spend some time sharing on the subject of joy, and how J.O.Y. is an acronym for a Christian life that puts Jesus first, others second, and yourself last. I also share from Psalm 37 and spend a little bit of time unpacking what that psalm means to me.
I’m grateful that several listeners and former guests of Among Women phoned in and wrote to me about the subject of joy, and its a pleasure to add their voices to the podcast.
This is the last podcast for 2012, and I plan to return the week of January 7, 2013 with a new show.
A blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas to you!
Links for this episode:
Other shows of related interest:
Our three most popular episodes in 2012:
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AW 151 : “The Midlife Madres” with Elizabeth Foss
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AW 147: A Special Edition, “Welcome to the Year of Faith” with Pat Gohn
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AW 140: “Saintly Perspectives on Healing Sexual Wounds” with Dawn Eden
My recent pilgrimage podcasts:
AW 137: “Back From Wherever I’ve Been” on my pilgrimage to Lourdes, France
AW 138: “The Two Hearts” on the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, France
AW 148: “Coming Home” while on Pilgrimage with Joanne McPortland
Psalm 37: 3-9
[3] Trust in the LORD, and do good;
so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security.
[4] Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
[5] Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him, and he will act.
[6] He will bring forth your vindication as the light,
and your right as the noonday.
[7] Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over him who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
[8] Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
[9] For the wicked shall be cut off;
but those who wait for the LORD shall possess the land.
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
Reminders:
We have a free drawing this week for free books: Wrapped Up, by Teresa Tomeo and Cheryl Dickow, and for Elizabeth, a novel by Cheryl Dickow. Send your name to enter our drawings to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. The drawing will be held at 12 noon EST on Dec, 21, 2012.
December 5, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Genoa
“Among Women” Guest: Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
This week we look at the faith and testimony of St Catherine of Genoa, one of the Christian mystics from the Middle Ages who, despite heartaches and depression in her life, went on to live a life of heroic love of God and service to others. Today I’m also joined by Catholic author and EWTN TV host, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who shares her wisdom about holy struggles as well, as she talks about some of the themes of her latest book, Rooted in Love, Our Calling as Catholic Women.
I also spend a few moments recapping where I’ve been, and what’s to come in the next few weeks with Among Women.
Links for this episode:
Daughters of St Paul /Pauline Books and Media Center in Chicago
Daughters fo St Paul Christmas Concert Dec 9 in Boston
Rooted in Love, Our Calling as Catholic Women by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Website and books by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Other shows of related interest:
AW 26: An earlier AW podcast with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
AW 64: The Angelus, Sanctifying Time, with Sr Anne Flanagan FSP
AW 143: Growing in Friendship with Jesus and His Queen, with Sr Helena Burns FSP
Reminders:
If you’re interested in adding your name to the free drawing for Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s book this week, send your name and comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or at the Among Women podcast facebook page. The drawing will close on Tuesday Dec. 11.
November 17, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Zita
“Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Foss
This week we look at a the trials and triumphs of a woman’s mid-life and especially that of a mid-life mother with young adult children, aging parents, and her own aging body. Today I welcome author-blogger Elizabeth Foss as she and I share about the stresses of raising teens, coping with letting go of young adult children, parents who are more and more in need of our care. Of particular note is the very deep gratitude we both have for the Providence of God in our lives, especially as we talk about reaching the mid-life years, as long-time cancer survivors.
This show also profiles the life of St Zita, a patron saint of domestics, as told in the words of Lisa Hendey and her book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms.
Links for this episode:
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood by Pat Gohn (Plus future retreats on this subject.)
One-day retreats for women by Pat Gohn
“Blessed Among Women” retreat with Pat Gohn in Chicago, Dec 1
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey (for Advent)
O Radiant Dawn by Lisa Hendey
In the Heart of My Home – blog by Elizabeth Foss
Small Steps for Catholic Moms, and Real Learning, by Elizabeth Foss
Prayer of St Anselm
Other shows of related interest:
AW 71: Elizabeth Foss and Danielle Bean discuss their book, Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page.
November 9, 2012
This week’s episode: Our 150th episode!!
“Blessed are They”: Blessed John Paul II
“Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard
Just how do the rosary and pregnancy go together? Well, they both nurture new life in us, both spiritually and biologically!
This week, our “Blessed are They” segment is a departure from our usual discussions about a woman saint, as we open Rosarium Virginis Mariae, the Apostolic Letter of Blessed John Paul II on the Most Holy Rosary, in honor of October, the month dedicated to the Rosary (when this podcast was originally slated to be released. But, given the superstore “Sandy”, our timeline was delayed.)
In our guest segment, I talk with longtime friend of AW, Sarah Reinhard, and we share themes from her new book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism. We talk about how the Blessed Mother assists and inspires a woman during the stages of pregnancy, and in preparation for having a child baptized. See below for our free drawing to win a copy of Sarah’s book.
Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the podcast to join me in praying for the storm victims in the Northeast.
Links for this episode:
Rosarium Virginis Mariae, an Apostolic Lettter on the Most Holy Rosary
Sarah Reinhard’s website, Snoring Scholar
Sarah Reinhard’s book A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism.
Sarah Reinhard’s other titles.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 135: with Sarah Reinhard on Catholic Family Fun
AW 116: with Sarah Reinhard on prepping for Advent with children
AW 11: with Sarah Reinhard on her first visit to AW — one of our earliest episodes from 2009!
Reminders:
Enter our free drawing for Sarah Reinhard’s book by sending your name to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. image
October 23, 2012
This week’s episode:
Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in the course of their lifetime. We ALL know someone who has suffered with this disease. This podcast contains a recording I made of a recent talk I gave to the breast cancer survivor support group known as The Visions of Hope that covers the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. I was the guest speaker at their luncheon held at the Clifton Springs Country Club in Clifton Springs, NY, on October 7. My remarks were made as coffee was poured and dessert was served. In this talk I reflect on my 17 years of survivorship and advocate that “thriver-ship” is possible when survivors acknowledge that their superpower is hope. Please share this talk with those who may benefit from it.
Links for this episode:
Pat Gohn’s speaking events calendar
Other shows of related interest:
AW 27: An interview with Lisa Hendey, founder of Catholic Mom. Together Lisa and I compare notes on our breast cancer experiences.
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn regarding your thoughts about where you find joy, to be used in a future “Special Edition”, at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-426-1260. My mom and me… two breast cancer survivors.
If you are over 40, please have an annual mammogram.
Welcome to the Patheos Book Club! This feature is a short (12 mins.) interview with author and blogger Sarah Reinhard. Her latest book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism is the subject of our conversation.
NOTE: Among Women listeners will enjoy an expanded interview with Sarah Reinhard next week, right here! For the moment, yours truly is just temporarily hosting this show here –and helping out the Patheos team until they get their audio gig together. Hope you enjoy this preview of what’s to come on Among Women next week! ~Pat Gohn
Theme music by Cheryl Ann Fulton on Magnatune.
Another Podcast Produced by Behold Communications.
October 16, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Catherine of Bologna
“Among Women” Guest: Joanne McPortland
This week we visit with Egregious Twaddle blogger, Joanne McPortland, and listen to the ways God spoke to her on pilgrimage most recently to Marian shrines in Portugal, Spain, and France, (including Fatima and Lourdes), as well as in a previous pilgrimage to Assisi. We talk about the important integration of faith and life and the gift of the experience of walking where Mary and the saints have been, and the lessons one finds along the pilgrim way.
Links for this episode:
The Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey
Egregious Twaddle blog posts from Joanne McPortland on her recent pilgrimage experiences.
Other shows of related interest:
AW 7: This very early podcast from the archives describes my first pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal, with my friend and guest, Jane Richard.
AW 133: In “Blessed are They” I describe the life of Blessed Jacinta Marto, one of the visionaries of Fatima.
AW 137: My podcast about my recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, France this past June.
Reminders: Send your comments on what joy means to you, or where you find joy, to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-426-1060.
Finally, be sure to check out my extensive blog post on the Year of Faith at my blog, The Back Porch, and AW 147 that also describes it.
Mary and infant Jesus, painted by St Catherine of Bologna, 15th century.
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The other photograph in the thumbnail is from my recent pilgrimage to Lourdes… the Cross, with pilgrim’s crosses carried to Lourdes, looking down the main esplanade toward the main basilicas.
October 11, 2012
This week’s episode: Welcome to the Year of Faith! This Special Edition is a departure from our normal format in order to give listeners an overview of great resources for the Year of Faith.
Links for this episode: The Year of Faith is actually slightly longer than a full year: October 11, 2012 through November 23, 2013. It has a three-fold focus: knowing our Catholic faith, living it out both sacramentally within the church and in the world, and sharing the faith through evangelization and catechesis. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a plan for yourself as to what you might do to grow in those three areas.
Here are some links to help us get the most out of this year.
An Overview of the Year of Faith * Here’s the official Vatican home page for the Year of Faith (Annus Fidei). Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter introducing the Year of Faith is Porta Fidei or “The Door of Faith”. Deanna Bartalini has prepared some helpful study questions to help you get the most out of the Pope’s letter at the New Evangelizers website.
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The Calendar for the Year of Faith highlights special Vatican-sponsored events for the coming year including special days to celebrate the canonizations of new saints, lay and religious vocations, confirmations, World Youth Day, devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, Mary and Marian devotion, and more.
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The Pope and the bishops of the world are meeting in a Synod through the month of October. The theme of those meeting is the new evangelization. The document that contains the agenda for those meetings is found here.
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The USCCB (United States Catholic Conference of Bishops) has their Year of Faith website here. You’ll find many resources including:
- a Year of Faith Q & A
- a good line-up of videos on a variety of topics
Knowing Your Faith Get to know the Bible. Most newcomers to bible study get comfortable by first looking at the Gospels and the epistles of the New Testament. Here’s an excellent bible commentary series on the New Testament for personal study or for groups, plus a New Testament study bible to with wonderful study helps built right into its pages.
Get to know the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This landmark reference work is the first update to the universal catechism the Church has had in 400 years, since the Council of Trent. It’s a masterpiece of all the Church believes, worships, lives, and prays. The Year of Faith celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Catechism’s reception. Find one at your local Catholic bookseller, or you may enjoy these resources
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The Catechism is online on the Vatican website. But there’s an excellent online “searchable” Catechism, too! Start by learning the Precepts of the Church.
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Read the Catechism in a year by email. The makers of FlockNote have come up with a strategy by offering small chunks of the Catechism delivered to your email each day. Sign up or get more details here.
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United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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YOUCAT: the Catechism for youth
Read the Documents of Vatican II. The Year of Faith coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the start of the Second Vatican Council. Read the documents online, or buy a copy from your local Catholic bookseller. Need a place to start? Try reading Lumen Gentium(The Dogmatic Constitution of the Church). It is 8 chapters long and it is the key to unlocking the themes of the council found in the rest of the documents. Also, coming soon: a film on the historic Council known as Vatican II.
Discover Catholic programming to strengthen your faith through the national television ministries of Catholic TV and EWTN, and look to your local diocesan programming as well. Don’t forget Catholic radio networks, many of which can be found here. If you enjoy new media, SQPN is a Catholic podcasting network. Or, subscribe to Catholic newspapers, magazines, and your diocesan paper.
Watch a DVD. Try the 10-part Catholicism DVD series from Word on Fire. It is often shown in parishes and dioceses, as well as on Catholic television. It is also available for purchase.
Take a course. Pillars of Catholicism is a free online course that is being offered by the professors of John Paul the Great University. This series is a self-professed crash course in the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith. It consists of 13 episodes, each a half-hour long. A new episode will be unlocked each week and will be permanently accessible. The course and all materials it provides are free.
Interested in subject matter related to women and the feminine genius? Watch for my new book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, due for release in March 2013. And for your personal and group study I recommend the ministry of Endow, which supports nearly 20,000 women in study groups across the US and Canada.
Living Your Faith Get more out of the Mass. Try these resources:
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Fr. Robert Barron from Word on Fire offers thoughtful audio sermons every week. Check out the entire Word on Fire website for more Catholic content.
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USCCB website lets you read the day’s Mass readings, or hear them with the audio versions, plus listen to video reflections on their subject matter.
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Magnificat is a print subscription, or use their app for your smart phone to access the daily readings, commentary, and morning and evening prayer.
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Find a Mass near you or when you travel.
Pray more and increase your devotional life. Here’s a few suggestions:
- Discover the Liturgy of the Hours.Longtime the prayer practice of priests and religious, many lay people enjoy praying the liturgy of the hours in whole or in part. You can purchase a breviary from your local Catholic bookseller, or online, by going to Universalis or the Divine Office. Modified versions of morning prayer and evening prayer are found in Magnificat.
- Receive a plenary indulgence for your religious practice by fulfilling certain requirements during the Year of Faith. Elizabeth Scalia offers understanding on the plenary indulgence.
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Make a holy hour, or go to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Find a chapel that offers Adoration here.
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Pray a prayer for the new evangelization.
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Learn how to pray the Rosary.
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Learn how to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Sharing Your Faith A baptized Catholic is baptized into the mission of the Church. Therefore, we, too, are called to spread the faith to others. Get started with these resources:
- USCCB has suggestions for sharing the faith through the new evangelization.
- Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States.
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Share articles and blog posts from Patheos’ Catholic Portal.
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New Evangelizers website has blog posts and free resources that can help you make a faith connection with others.
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Amazing Catechists, led by Patheos’ columnist Lisa Mladinich, supports those called to the work of faith formation and religious education. Catechist’s Journey with Joe Paprocki also supports catechists.
- Share religious books with friends and family. Watch for Catholic Books that are offered for review in the Patheos Book Club when you see them suggested here on the Catholic portal. Plus, visit your Catholic bookseller for titles that may be of interest.
- Links to my archived articles on easy ways to share your faith with others from my column at Patheos, “A Word in Season”:
- The Heart of Evangelization Must Beat in Us
- The Jesus Moment
- Tithing on Social Media
- What Would You Like Me to Pray For?
- A.S.K.: Ask, Seek, Knock — Three Steps toward Praying with Others
Official Icon of the Year of Faith
Christ the Pantocrator – Cefalu, Sicily (Photo by Xerones, on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/xerones/464417485/in/photostream/) The information shared here is also found in numerous links I prepared for my column at Patheos. Read the original article here. You can subscribe to it via RSS or email here.
Other shows of related interest: AW 147: on the Pope’s Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei on the Year of Faith
AW 128: on the Liturgy of the Hours
Also: visit Among Women’s Catholic Resources page.
October 2, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Teresa of Avila
“Among Women” Guest: Maria Johnson
This week I welcome a longtime friend of the podcast, and personal friend of mine, Maria Johnson as a guest on Among Women. Maria Johnson is a blogger and the co-host at Catholic Weekend, as well as a member of the Board of Directors at SQPN. Together we talk about something that Christian friends might already do naturally, that is, to pray for one another. But what we specifically stress in this show is that we ought to try to pray with one another with regularity, especially as we move into the Year of Faith.
Also, Pat read portions of writings from St. Teresa Avila, one of the doctors of the Church, and a woman who prayed with her Divine Friend, Jesus, in our own lovely way.
Links for this episode:
Interior Castle, by St Teresa of Avila
Links for selections read from Avila:
- Prayer of St Teresa
- A Love Song by St. Teresa
Maria Johnson’s article on Our Lady of Charity
Maria Johnson’s blog, Another Cup of Coffee
Catholic Weekend podcast
SQPN
“A.S.K. Ask, Seek, Knock: 3 Steps for Praying with Others” by Pat Gohn
Poem by Dinah Maria Mulock Craig about Friendship
Other shows of related interest:
AW 109: on St Teresa Avila
AW 46: on St Teresa’s Interior Castle
AW 62: with Maria Johnson
Pat with Maria Johnson, dining out al fresco in Boston, 2012.
Reminder: Don’t forget to send Pat your comments on what brings you joy…or where you find joy… to be used in a future Special Edition podcast. Write in to amongwomenpodcast@me.com or record your comments at 206-426-1260.
September 20, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The woman with a hemorrhage in Mark 5:24-34.
“Among Women” Guests: Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones
This week we look at Porta Fidei, the “door of faith”, Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter announcing the Year of Faith that begins on October 11, 2012. Plus we talk about the new evangelization in terms of being evangelized ourselves first, and then answering the call to evangelize others.
This week’s “Blessed are They” segment reflects on the healing miracle of the unnamed woman with a hemorrhage for twelve years, and the small steps she took to open the door of faith in her life in order to receive the transforming power of God. Our “Among Women” segment welcomes the blogging-podcasting from the duo Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones. These two sisters in real life share their journey of faith in their blogging adventure, and their most recent endeavor, the SQPN podcast The Secrets of “Once Upon a Time.”
Links for this episode:
Porta Fidei – Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter about the Year of Faith
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament)
Blog of Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones: Of Sound Mind and Spirit
SQPN’s The Secrets of “Once Upon a Time”
Magnificat’s Year of Faith Companion
Other shows of related interest:
AW 122: Star of the New Evangelization
Reminders:
Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-426-1260. Pat Gohn has more links about the Year of Faith at The Back Porch. Pat with Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones; Catholic New Media Conference 2012
September 12, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Catherine of Siena
“Among Women” Guest: Emily Stimpson
This week, I recap my hiatus from AW with details about the Catholic New Media Conference, and seeing my book get some pre-release attention at the Catholic Markeing Network.*
Then, we look at the lives of two single women who are separated by a few centuries. In the “Blessed Are They” segment, we meet St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican tertiary, in her words of The Dialogue, and get a look inside the heart of a saint.In our “Among Women” segment we meet Emily Stimpson, author of The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolds of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right. Our conversation looks inside a few of the chapters of this wise and witty book.
Emily Stimpson’s book
Links for this episode:
The Dialogue, online version
Emily Stimpson’s book, website, and articles.
Thomas Aquinas’ prayer
Other shows of related interest:
AW 4: More on the biography of St Catherine (and here one of the early podcasts where I’m still a newbie in podcasting!)
AW 55: More on the biography of St Catherine
AW 125: yeah, St Catherine, again.
Reminders:
You are invited to participate in an upcoming AW Special Edition on Joy… Send your comments to Pat Gohn about where you find joy or how you find joy in life…. send your thoughts to amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-436-1260. * Your truly, in front of the promotional banner for my book, due out next spring.
August 16, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Queenship of Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Helena Burns, FSP
This week we look at the theology behind the Queenship of Mary, a liturgical feast day on August 22, as well as a spiritual principle in the lives of Catholic Christians. My guest this week is author/blogger/film producer Sr. Helena Burns from the Daughters of St. Paul. Sr Helena introduces her new book, He Speaks to You. Join us as we talk about growing in love with Jesus by finding ways to relate to Him each day. Also listen for information about the forthcoming documentary, James Alberione, Media Apostle.
Links for this episode:
Article: “Advocate and Queen”- Part One, Part Two, by Dr. Edward Sri.
He Speaks to You, by Sr. Helena Burns
Hell Burns – blog
Daughters of St. Paul Vocations Information
Movie: James Alberione, Media Apostle. (Donate here.)
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference
Other Shows of Related Interest:
Previous Among Women episodes featuring the Daughters of St. Paul:
- AW #96: ~ with the Daughter of St. Paul Choir – a behind-the-scenes look at the sisters in the recording studio, and an explanation of their mission.
- AW #64: ~ with Sr. Anne Flanagan FSP with a superb catechesis about the Angelus Prayer.
- AW #57: ~ with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on dealing with depression
- AW #58: ~ with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on contemplative prayer
- AW #114: ~ Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, a Pauline editor in children’s books
- AW #131: ~ with Sr. Emily Marsh FSP, a newly-professed sister shares her vocation story
Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn on what brings you joy, or where you find joy, to be used for a future Among Women Special Edition later this fall. Send your thoughts to amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at 206-426-1260. The Among Women Podcast and the Among Women Blog will be on summer hiatus for a few weeks and will return the week after Labor Day.
August 10, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St. Mary of Edessa
“Among Women” Guest: Dr. Jean Lee
This week we look at the transforming story of St. Mary of Edessa whose life took a turn down a desperate path into prostitution. Yet her life was saved by the love of a caring uncle and the grace of forgiveness.
My guest this week is Dr. Jean Lee, founder and CEO of Gabriel Outreach, a non-profit Christian counseling agency. Dr Lee share some of her reversion story to Catholicism as well as her journey into the mental health field. She offers tips on how to find the right therapist for those in need, especially if they are seeking a Christian counselor.
Links for this episode:
Treasury of Women Saints, by Ronda De Sola Chervin
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference
Contact information Jean Lee:
Jean M. Lee, M.A., D.Min, NCC, LPC, LISAC National Certified Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor PO Box 3872 Show Low, AZ 85902 Office telephone: 1.877.2drjean (237.5326) Email: docjeanlee@gmail.com Web address: http://www.docjeanlee.com/ Facebook: Doc Jean Lee Twitter: @docjeanlee
Helpful links for Counseling:
http://www.actheals.org/ – “The Association of Christian Therapists” http://www.catholictherapists.com/ http://www.catholiccounseling.org/cc.org/index.aspx http://www.familylifecenter.net/article.asp?artId=286 Other Shows of Related Interest: Among Women 8: St. Rita’s life is profiled on this show. Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn on what brings you joy, or where you find joy, to be used for a future Among Women Special Edition later this fall. Send your thoughts to amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at 206-426-1260. Technical Note: There are some brief moments of static attached to this file that could not be eliminated. My apologies for the audio quality, but it could not be erased without erasing the whole program, so I erred on the side of keep the program intact with the occasional static, rather than canceling this episode. I appreciate your understanding. ~ Pat
Thursday August 2, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: The Assumption of Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Woodeene Koenig – Bricker
This week I continue to recap my recent trip to France, as I attempted to discover some of my family’s roots in the little village of Lembeye. Also, as we enter the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer some perspectives on Our Lady’s Assumption into heaven, a feast day we celebrate on August 15. Joining me in conversation today is author and blogger, Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Together we examine the themes in her latest book, Facing Adversity with Grace: Lessons from the Saints.
Links for this episode:
My blog post with photos of Lembeye, France.
Books by Woodeene Koenig- Bricker:
Facing Adversity with Grace: Lessons from the Saints
365 Mary
365 Saints
Asking God for the Gifts He Wants to Give You
Ten Commandments for the Environment
Woodeene’s blog
Other Shows of Related Interest:
Among Women 137: On my recent pilgrimage to Lourdes
Among Women 106: Features readings from Christian classics on Mary’s Assumption
Among Women 67: Special Edition: What I Love About Mary (featuring commentary from the AW community)
Among Women 20: On the feast of the Assumption
Friday July 27, 2012
In this week’s episode: we turn our attention to the tender subject of recovery and healing from the wounds of sexual abuse, especially those sustained in childhood. My guest, Dawn Eden, shares some of the spiritual richness she found after coming into the Catholic Church as a convert, and how the prayers, sacraments, and saints of the church offer solace and renewal for those who have suffered from sexual wounds.
Programming note: due to the sensitive nature of this topic, parental discretion is advised. While no abuse is graphically described in this conversation, we wish to protect the innocence of children who may be in earshot of the program.
This program also features some excerpts from St. Faustina’s Diary of Divine Mercy, and in particular, contains a lovely prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of grace found in the sacramental life.
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Faustina and a reading from her Diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul
“Among Women” Guest: Dawn Eden
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Conference, and the related conference of Catholic Marketing Network and Catholic Writers Guild
St. M Faustina’ Diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul
Divine Mercy website
My Peace I Give You :Healing Sexual Wounds with Help of the Saints, by Dawn Eden
Pat’s review of My Peace I Give You
The Dawn Patrol, Dawn Eden’s blog
Contact information for Dawn Eden.
Pat is offering a free drawing for Dawn Eden’s book, My Peace I Give You, just send your name in before August 10, 2012 via email at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or via the Among Women facebook page.
Here are some of the photos of the stained glass triptych that Dawn Eden describes in this episode:
The stained glass triptych found the Dalhgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Georgetown University.
Window 1: Jesus gives us his Sacred Heart through the Eucharist, at the Last Supper, as a permanent memorial of his approaching Passion.
Window 2: The Sacred Heart triumphs on the Cross, as Jesus gives his physical wounds “for the Life of the world” (Jn 6:15) — and in our hearts, as Jesus calls Mary to become Mother of his Mystical Body, the Church
Window 3: Through Holy Communion, the Sacred Heart in the Eucharist–the same one poured out for on the Cross –and the Sacred Heart in the Church are joined in an exchange of love. (This window depicts St. John giving Holy Communion to Mary.)
(Photos by Frank Miller, courtesy of Dawn Eden)
Other Shows of Related Interest:
AW 10: Describes the life story of St. Maria Goretti
AW 47: ”Margaret”, anonymously describes her life-long journey from being a victim of sexual abuse* to her eventual recovery and healing. She describes the four steps toward recovery: from being a victim, to being a survivor, to becoming a striver, and eventually, a thriver.
AW 79: Overcoming the Trauma of Sexual Abuse, with Dr. Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel’s Vineyard ”Margaret”, anonymously describes her life-long journey from being a victim of sexual abuse* to her eventual recovery and healing. She describes the four steps toward recovery: from being a victim, to being a survivor, to becoming a striver, and eventually, a thriver.
AW 103: When Forgiveness is Hard, with Rosario Rodriguez giving testimony on recovering from violent attacks, and forgiving one’s assailant.
Thursday July 19, 2012
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: St Joan Delanoue
“Among Women” Guest: Ellen Austin
This week I talk about the power of conversations that can lead to conversion, as in the life of St. Joan Delanoue, a French businesswoman-turned-founder-of a religious order. Joining me in conversation today is Ellen Toole Austin. Ellen is a wife, mother, catechist, and creator of a comic strip online, also known as a web-strip, who shares not only shares her faith, but also has a remarkable knack for seeing life through the eyes of children through her heroine of “Gracieland”.
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Conference Aug 29-31, 2012
A Gift of Grace website with Ellen Austin’s ministry
Greetings from “Gracieland” – web strip, and a link for the column at CatholicMom.com
“A.S.K.: Ask, Seek, Knock – 3 Steps toward Praying Aloud with Others” by Pat Gohn at Patheos
Among Women on Facebook
Among Women blog (coming soon to wordpress)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
This week’s episode:
Blessed Are They: St Catherine Labore and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Among Women Guest: Kelly Wahlquist, Director of HAPP
This podcast explains what sacramentals are, as it takes another look at my recent pilgrmage to France. This time I describe visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at 140, Rue de Bac in Paris, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Labore in 1830. Then I have a conversation with Kelly Wahlquist about an exciting new parish-based program called Hearts Afire, that takes its cue from the two hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Links for this episode:
“Sentimental about Sacramentals” an article by Pat Gohn at Patheos.
Miraculous Medal craft for children from the Catholic Icing blog. You can hear my previous interview with Lacy Robideau of Catholic Icing on AW 90.
AW Blog post with photos from this pilgrimage to Rue de Bac, as well as to Lourdes.
Chapel of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal – interactive guided tour (be sure to follow the directions, and then click on the little stars that appear in the interactive window to see detailed info about the chapel.)
Kelly Wahlquist‘s column at Catholic Mom
HAPP- Hearts Afire Parish Program
33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr. Michael Gaitley
Consoling the Heart of Jesus, by Fr Michael Gaitley
Other shows of related interest:
On the Immaculate Conception: AW 80
On St. Catherine Labore: AW 79
On Pat’s recent pilgrimage to France, highlighting Lourdes: AW 137
This week’s episode:
A podcast that catches you up on your humble host’s recent whereabouts of late… especially her pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.
And here’s a first for Among Women… an episode that departs from our normal format… and I just talk…and share some of my thoughts regarding my time off. Let’s just pretend we’re walking together, you asked me how I’m doing and then you couldn’t shut me up! Trust me, this format will not be a habit.
Links for this episode:
AW Blog post featuring photos of this pilgrimage
Chapel of Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal
Sainte Chapelle
Notre Dame Cathedral
Lourdes website, including 24-hour web cam of the Grotto
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference, August ’12
Fortnight of Freedom on USCCB website
Other articles on Religious Freedom and the Fortnight of Freedom
Older shows of related interest:
- On St Bernadette: AW 53
- On the Immaculate Conception: AW 80
- On the Angelus: AW 64
At long last, we’re moving Among Women to a new feed. Please check this out. So you won’t miss any future episodes of Among Women.
Episode 137 with new content about my trip to Lourdes, and more, will be uploaded on June 29, 2012.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Monica “Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard Links for this episode:
Confessions, by Augustine, Translated by Henry Chadwick
Catholic New Media Conference, CNMC 2012 Aug 29-31.
Catholic Family Fun by Sarah Reinhard
Other books by Sarah Reinhard
Snoring Scholar blog by Sarah Reinhard
Sarah’s Guest post on Family Fun on the AW Blog
Sarah Reinhard on AW 11 and AW 116
AW needs you for a Special Edition on JOY:
Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, pr via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net
Finally…
Pat Gohn announces her book that is a work-in-progress…
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, Ave Maria Press, 2013. Details to come.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 This week:
Among Women welcomes singer-songwriter Sarah Hart in a special visit with Sarah and her music. Join us, as we depart from our normal AW format and enjoy an uplifting and inspirational hour of songs and holy conversation.Links for this episode:
Sarah Hart’s website
Sarah Hart’s music on iTunes
Sarah Hart at Spirit and Song
Sarah Hart on Facebook Songs played on today’s episode by Sarah Hart:
“O Sacred Breath”
“Better Than A Hallelujah”
“Wonderfully Made”
“Child of My Heart”
“Prayer of this House”
“Restless”
“Love We’ll Leave” AW needs you for a Special Edition on JOY:
Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, 0r via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 This week’s segments: * “Blessed are They”: Jacinta Marto * “Among Women” Guests: The Bright Maidens (Trista Leigh, Elizabeth Hillgrove, and Julie Robison)
Links for this episode:
“Tithing on Social Media” by Pat Gohn at Patheos
Bio and photo of Jacinta Marto on EWTN
The Vatican’s page on the Message of Fatima
The Official Fatima Shrine page
Fatima Videos
Fatima Pictures Here and Here
First Five Saturdays Devotion info
Fatima Resources (for purchase)
Elizabeth Hillgrove’s blog: Startling the Day
Trista Leigh’s blog: Not a minx, a moron or a parasite
Julie Robison’s blog: The Corner with a View
The Bright Maiden’s Facebook page
USCCB.org- “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom”
Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net
Thursday, April 12, 2012 This week’s segments: * Blessed are They”: St Hildegard of Bingen * “Among Women” Guests: The Bright Maidens (Trista Leigh, Elizabeth Hillgrove, and Julie Robison)
Links for this episode:
Theology at Bar, with Pat Gohn, New Haven, CT Apr. 16, 7:30pm
Elizabeth Hillgrove’s blog: Startling the Day
Trista Leigh’s blog: Not a minx, a moron or a parasite
Julie Robison’s blog: The Corner with a View
The Bright Maiden’s Facebook page
Ignitum Today
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed Are They”: St. Mary of Egypt “Among Women” Guest: Sr. Emily Beata Marsh FSP Links for this episode:
Real Women, Real Saints by Gina Loehr
Daughters of St. Paul Community & Vocation Info
Daughters of St. PaulFacebook vocations page
Pauline Books and Media (from the Daughters of St. Paul)
Other shows of related interest:
Previous Among Women episodes featuring the Daughters of St. Paul:
- AW #96: ~ with the Daughter of St. Paul Choir – a behind-the-scenes look at the sisters in the recording studio, and an explanation of their mission.
- AW #64: ~with Sr. Anne Flanagan FSP with a superb catechesis about the Angelus Prayer.
- AW #57: ~with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on dealing with depression
- AW #58: ~ with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on contemplative prayer
- AW #114 ~ Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, a Pauline editor in children’s books
Thursday, March 22, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: St Veronica Giuliani
“Among Women” Guest: Karen Edmisten
Links for this episode: Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten
Karen Edmisten’s blog Donate to SQPN
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: Hannah “Among Women” Guest: Karen Edmisten This week begins a special two-part series on recovering from the grief of miscarriage, with author Karen Edmisten. Links for this episodes: All the Women of the Bible by Edith Deen Karen Edmisten’s After Miscarriage
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Jacoba
“Among Women” Guest: Daria Sockey
This week we delve into the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as The Divine Office — a great way to pray!
Links for this episode:
Daria Sockey’s blog: “Coffee and Canticles”
Online brieviaries:
Divine Office
iBrieviary
Shorter Christian prayer — print edition
Articles by Daria Sockey:
“Give the Liturgy of the Hours a Try”
“What Exactly Is the Divine Office?”
Daria Sockey’s articles on Faith and Family
Resources for Women regarding the HHS Mandate
Catholic Relief Services/ Footsteps in Faith
SQPN – donate!
AW Facebook – Lenten books recommended
Twitter handles: @among_women and @PatGohn
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This week’s segments:
- “Blessed are They”: Sts Perpertua and Felicity
- “Among Women” Guest: Tracy at the sunny beach
This week we visit with a faith-filled wife mother who endured years of her husbands incarceration in a Florida prison. She talks about the struggles with faith, family, and the patience to wait for his release. A very poignant visit with an Among Women listener who volunteered her story. Links for this episode:
The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity
AW Bulletin Samples
SQPN – Please donate here.
Memorare Prayer
This week’s episode is an Among Women Special Edition – LENTEN PRACTICES.
Our listeners write in and share their favorite Lenten practices and devotions.
This Week’s Segments:
- “Blessed are they”: St Catherine of Siena
- “Among Women” Guest: Mary Lou Rosien
Links for this episode:
- Pat’s recent column at Patheos
- On Obedience, by St. Catherine of Siena
- Also available in book form, Little Talks with God.
- Mary Lou Rosien’s Catholic Family Bootcamp Website & Book
- Mary Lou Rosien’s columns at Our Sunday Visitor
- Universal Prayer
Email Pat: amongwomenpodcast@me.com
Today’s topic: This special edition of Among Womenfeatures a discussion of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to mandate all insurance carriers to cover expenses for contraception, sterilization procedures, and drugs that may induce abortions. This violates the conscience dictates of Catholic institutions throughout the USA. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is determined to fight this and many Americans, especially Catholics, are up in arms, citing violations of religious freedoms.
Today’s Guests: This episode features a conversation with Elizabeth Scalia, managing editor at Patheos, and Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor at National Review Online. What follows are important links on this subject matter that frame the issue from a Catholic perspective.
Please listen, read, and share!
Links for this episode:
- Statement from Kathleen Sebelius at the US Department of Human Service, Jan. 20 2012. (aka “HHS Mandate”)
- USCCB press release
- “The Jesus Mandate vs The Obama Mandate” – Bishop Lori
- Video featuring Archbishop Timothy Dolan
- USCCB commentary & links to send letters to Congress.
- The Anchoress blog — Elizabeth Scalia
- “The Counter-Cultural Church has a Credible Yes” – Elizabeth Scalia at First Things
- “Obama’s Great Gift: Clarification” – Elizabeth Scalia at First Things
- K-Lo at Large blog — Kathryn Jean Lopez
- “HHS Mandate 101” — an interview from Kathryn Lopez at National Review Online
- “6 Things Everyone Should Know about HHS Mandate” – USCCB press release
- “Permanent Preventative Care” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
- Freedom of Conscience petition at the White House
This week’s segments:
- “Blessed are They”: St Margaret Mary Alacoque
- “Among Women” Guest: Lisa Schmidt
Links for this episode:
- Thoughts and Sayings from St. Margaret Mary – book
- AW 89 – The Sacred Heart
- The Practicing Catholic blog
- The Practicing Catholic Facebook page
- Christ Renews His Parish
- SQPN – donate!
Send Pat your thoughts about helpful Lenten practices at amongwomenpodcast@me.com or 206-203-2024.
Among Women Blog Post: Helpful Articles, Video, Action Tips re Obamacare’s Affront to Religious Freedom and Conscience Clauses.
This week’s segments:
- “Blessed are They”: Mary, Star of the New Evangelization
- “Among Women”: Robyn Lee
Robyn
- Linementa: “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith” (Document for the Synod in Oct 2012 on new evangelization)
- Video by Robyn Lee: Seeking God in the Quiet
- Articles by Robyn Lee at Faith and Family
- Articles by Robyn Lee at Amazing Catechists
- Donate to SQPN.com
Contact Pat with your voicemail about your best ideas for Lent at 206-203-2024 or email her at amongwomenpodcast@me.com
This week’s segments:
- “Blessed are They”: St Clare of Assisi
- “Among Women” guest: Leticia Velasquez
Links for this episode:
- Leticia Velasquez:
- –book: A Special Mother is Born
- –blogs: Cause of Our Joy
- Causa Nostra Laetitiae
- K.I.D.S (Keep Infants with Downs Syndrome)
Email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com to enter a free drawing this week for Leticia’s book, A Special Mother is Born
This week, an extra-long edition of Among Women: one part a Christmas story, one part a love story, and one part adoption story shared by two families via an open adoption.
In this Christmas episode, Pat reads O. Henry’s famous Christmas tale, The Gift of the Magi.
Pat’s special guests are “Marie”, and “Mary”. Marie is a birth mother to the child that Mary adopted 14 years ago. Together they tell the special story of “Elizabeth’s” adoption, and how it brought two entire families together, bringing love and joy out of heartache and uncertain circumstances.
Links for this episode:
The Gift of the Magi
Birthright – a resource for those families dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. A host of supportive services are available.
Article on open adoption from Catholic Charities in Colorado.
Article on open adoption from Catholic Charities, Oregon.
Article of open adoption from Catholic Charities, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Send your name in for a free drawing to win an Among Women Coffee Mug to amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or contact Pat via the Among Women Facebook Page. Entries must be received by Sun. Jan. 8, 2012.
Among Women is on hiatus until Jan 12th.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are they”: St Mary Di Rosa
“Among Women” Guest: Dorothy Pilarski
Links for this episode:
Donate to SQPN’s Giving Campaign
Motherhood Matters by Dorothy Pilarski,
Review of the book.
Gutsy Catholic Mom, Dorothy’s blog
Enter the drawing to win a copy of Motherhood Matters by sending an email to Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Donate to Food for the Poor via Karina Fabian’s link at “Christmas Spirits”
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Dorothy Day
“Among Women” Guest: Teresa Tomeo
Links for this episode:
Dorothy Day’s biography
Day’s cause for Canonization
Day’s Advent series
Teresa Tomeo’s book: Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed by the Culture
Teresa Tomeo’s previous books: Newsflash and Noise and the All Things Girl series.
The Catholic View for Women on EWTN
The Catholic Worker
Food for the Poor project
SQPN giving campaign
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Alexandria
“Among Women” Guests: Patti Armstrong & Theresa Thomas
Links for this episode:
Book: The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales
Patti Armstrong on AW 39
Purchase Stories for the Homeschool Heart by Patti Armstrong and Theresa Thomas by contacting the authors here or here.
Information about AW for your church bulletin
SQPN.com
Karina Fabian’s story: Christmas Spirits — look on this same page for the link for Food for the Poor.
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro
“Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard
Links for this episode:
Sarah Reinhard’s blog & podcasting info at Snoring Scholar
Welcome Baby Jesus by Sarah Reinhard
Sarah’s previous guest appearance on AW 11
AW 114 on the new Roman Missal
Catholic Weekend, featuring Pat Gohn as a guest discussing the new Roman Missal
This week’s segments:
“Blessed Are They”: Blessed Marianne Cope
“Among Women” Guest: Julie Robison
Links for this episode:
Pat’s recommendations for links about the new translation of the Roman Missal
Pat Gohn’s Columns at Patheos
Kathy Schiffer’s blog, Seasons of Grace
SQPN.com
Julie Robison’s blog, The Corner with a View
Update: Virtuous Planet is NOW Ignitum Today.
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are they”: St Euphrosyne of Polotsk
“Among Women” Guest: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
Links for this episode:
Book by Pauline Books and Media:
–The Mass Explained for Kids
–Praying with the Popes series
Resources by Pauline Books and Media:
—Kids blog
—Liturgy essentials (and info on the new missal)
—Articles, etc. on the new missal by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
—iMass App (new missal instruction for you iPad or iPhone)
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe:
–website for Loaves and Fishes Ministry
—Facebook page
Resources suggested by Pat Gohn on the new missal:
Pat’s articles:
—Missal Changes, Part One: Defined By Prayer
—The Translation: A Renewed Understanding of Love
USCCB: Welcoming the Roman Missal
Changes in the People’s Parts
Catholic TV’s series: “Preparing for the New Roman Missal” – video recordings of a symposium for priests.
Music related to the new Roman Missal
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: The Communion of Saints
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Hendey
Links for this episode:
Books by Lisa Hendey:
—A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for your heart, mind, body and soul.
Pat’s review of the new book is here.
—The Handbook for Catholic Moms
CatholicMom.com
Lisa’s Catholic Moments Podcast
LisaHendey.com
The Mighty Macs movie
Pat Gohn’s speaking engagements
To add your name to our free drawing to win A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, message Pat via Facebook, OR, email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, Oct 24.
This Special Edition of Among Women departs from our normal format. Today we pray the Rosary with one another, and share the blessings of the Rosary with one another.
Links for this episode:
Previous Among Women episodes on Our Lady of the Rosary, and the praying of the Rosary:
AW 20 – with guest Karen Edmisten
AW 28 – Our Lady of the Rosary
AW 94 – with guest Jennifer Willits of Rosary Army
Rosary Army – has excellent information on learning how to pray the rosary, make rosaries, plus there are scriptural rosaries and audio rosaries. Don’t forget the Rosary Army podcasts too!
Book mentioned:
The New Rosary is Scripture by Edward Sri
Music: Daniel Estrem, “Reverie”, available on Magnatune
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed Are They”: Joanna
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Healy
Links for this episode:
Mary’s Healy’s Books:
—Catholic Commentary on Scripture
—Men and Women are From Eden
National Catholic Bible Conference
Catholic mp3’s available through Ascension Press
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Juliana
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Healy
LInks for this episode:
Mary’s Healy’s Books:
—Catholic Commentary on Scripture
—Men and Women are From Eden
National Catholic Bible Conference
Catholic mp3’s available through Ascension Press
This week’s segments: Metanoia – A Greek word that means “change of mind”. The biblical term for that repentance or complete change of heart which turns one away from sin to serve the living God.
“Blessed are They”: St Teresa of Avila
“Among Women” Guest: Erin Aldrich Miller
Links for this episode:
Holy Women — by Pope Benedict XVI
Secular Order of Discalsed Carmelites (Akron, OH) – Read Erin Miller’s “reversion” story in the Sept. ’11 issue of Nightengale newsletter located in the right sidebar of this site, (note, this is a .pdf file).
Secular Order of Discalsed Carmelites (Washington Province.)
Institute of Carmelite Studies Publications (for printed resources – great source of books and pamphlets on and by Carmelite saints.)
Spirit Singing – an inspirational blog by a Secular Discalsed Carmelite.
To participate in sharing what you love about the Rosary for a future episode, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or message Pat via Facebook, OR, email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, Sept 26. All Participants get their name put in for a free drawing for a handcrafted rosary from Rustic Rosaries by Margaret Rose (beautiful blue pearls!) Here is a picture of the rosary I will give away…
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Charity
“Among Women” Guest: Heather King
Links for this episode:
Heather King’s book, Shirt of Flame
Heather King’s blog, Shirt of Flame
Article about Therese and the “little way”.
Kate Wicker’s blog post announcing her new baby boy.
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference, Kansas City
To participate in sharing what you love about the Rosary for a future episode, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or message Pat via Facebook, OR, email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, Sept 26. All Participants get their name put in for a free drawing for a handcrafted rosary from Rustic Rosaries by Margaret Rose (beautiful blue pearls!)
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Margaret Ward
“Among Women” Guest: Kate Wicker
Links for this episode:
Bulletin announcements for AW
Catholic New Media Awards
The Universal Prayer (attributed to Clement XI)
St Margaret Ward, DVD trailer
Weightless – Making Peace with Your Body by Kate Wicker
Kate Wicker.com – blog and website
Kate’s Wicker’s previous appearance on AW 15.
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference, Kansas City
Writer’s Retreat, Catholic Writer’s Guild
To participate in sharing what you love about the Rosary for a future episode, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or message Pat via Facebook, OR, email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, Sept 26. All Participants get their name put in for a free drawing for a handcrafted rosary from Rustic Rosaries by Margaret Rose (beautiful blue pearls!)
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Readings from Christian classics on the Assumption of Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Sarah Vabulas
Links for this episode:
World Youth Day (WTD)
Prayer for WYD
The Reed of God, Caryll Houselander
The World’s First Love, Fulton J. Sheen
Catholic New Media Conference Sep 30-Oct 1
Catholic Drinkie, blog
Pilgrimage information from the Catholic Traveler
To participate in sharing what you love about the Rosary for a future episode, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or message Pat via Facebook, OR, email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, Sept 26.
Photo credit: Sarah Vabulas, AW guest, standing outside of Mary’s house in Ephesus, Turkey. Photo courtesy of Sarah Vabulas.
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Gorgonia
“Among Women” Guest: Melanie Bettinelli
This is part 2 of 2 episodes on this topic.
LInks for this episode:
Among Women 5: Mothers prayer groups
The Wine Dark Sea, Melanie Bettinelli’s blog
Barefoot & Pregnant Blog Posts by Melanie Bettinelli:
1. How Do You Do That?
2. The Religious Potential of the Child
3. Forming the Religious Imagination
Books recommended by Melanie:
–A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle
–The Religious Potential of the Child by Sofia Caveletti
–Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman
Prayer recommended by Melanie (author unknown):
O God the Father of mankind, who hast given me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for eternal life: help me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship.
Teach me both, what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and by example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true piety.
Pour Thy grace into their hearts, and strengthen and multiply in them the gifts of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and so, faithfully serving Thee here, may come to rejoice in Thy presence hereafter.
Amen.
Pat Gohn’s Speaking Engagements for Summer & Fall 2011
Email: amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or Facebook!
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Nonna
“Among Women” Guest: Melanie Bettinelli
This is part 1 of 2 episodes on this topic.
LInks for this episode:
Mother’s Manual, by A. Francis Coomes, SJ
The Wine Dark Sea, Melanie Bettinelli’s blog
Barefoot & Pregnant Blog Posts by Melanie Bettinelli:
1. How Do You Do That?
2. The Religious Potential of the Child
3. Forming the Religious Imagination
Books recommended by Melanie:
–A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle
–The Religious Potential of the Child by Sofia Caveletti
–Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman
Prayer recommended by Melanie (author unknown):
O God the Father of mankind, who hast given me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for eternal life: help me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship.
Teach me both, what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and by example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true piety.
Pour Thy grace into their hearts, and strengthen and multiply in them the gifts of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and so, faithfully serving Thee here, may come to rejoice in Thy presence hereafter.
Amen.
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Philomena
“Among Women” Guest: Rosario Rodriguez
Links for this episode:
The Shrine of St. Philomena – Here you will find pages about the shrine, the facts of the archaelogical dig and the canonization of St. Philomena, plus the story behind the private revelations regarding her life.
AW 36 featuring the story of Pauline Jaricot
The Shield About Me — Rosario’s blog
The video about Rosario produced by Spirit Juice
CNMC 2011 in Kansas City
The Catholic Writers Guild Conference in PA in August
The Catholic Writers Guild Retreat in MI in October
The National Bible Conference in GA in July
2012 UPDATE on Rosario’s story regarding the pending sentencing of the shooter.
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Pierina Morosini
“Among Women” Guests: Kate Gohn & Kate Ryan
Links for this episode:
AW 10 discussing Maria Goretti
AW Facebook page
AW INDEX of ALL Shows by topic, saint & guest
Pat Gohn’s Patheos column on the Eucharist
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Reminder: AW will be on hiatus until July 13, 2011.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Teresa of Avila
“Among Women” Guest: Virginia Kimball STD
Links for this episode:
Catholic Weekend podcast (with Pat Gohn as a guest)
SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference Sep 30-Oct 1
National Catholic Bible Conference July 22-23
The Collected Works of St Teresa of Avila – book
St Teresa’s Book of Her Life – online edition
Dr. Kimball’s new book: Mary: for the love and glory of God
Dr. Kimball’s poetry on CatholicWeb.com
Dr. Kimball’s poetry on the Mary Page
The Mary Page (home page)
Assumption College: Continuing and Career Education
Previous episodes with Dr. Kimball:
Among Women #1
Among Women #2
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
This week’s segments:
This is a special edition of AW celebrating 100 episodes. Listeners give their feedback and Pat shares stats about the history of the podcast.
Our Among Women conversation segment features a discussion on Christian mysticism and women mystics.
“Blessed are They”: Among Women listeners share their reflections about AW.
“Among Women” Guest: Virginia Kimball, PhD. Part 1 of 2 parts.
Links for this episode:
Dr. Kimball’s new book: Mary: for the love and glory of God
Assumption College: Continuing and Career Education
Previous episodes with Dr. Kimball:
Among Women #1
Among Women #2
Music by Ehren Starks on Magnatune.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com.
This week’s segments”
“Blessed are They”: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Julie Davis
Links for this episode:
Article by Pat Gohn on CatholicMom.com: “The Visitation”.
Go discover all the goods things at CatholicMom.com.
Happy Catholic – blog by Julie Davis
Happy Catholic, Glimpses of God in Everyday Life – book by Julie Davis
Listen to Julie’s last visit on Among Women 49
LAST CALL: To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com. Entries must be received by 6pm EST, Monday, June 6.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Joan of Arc
“Among Women” Guest: Erika Bachiochi
Links for this episode:
Articles by Pat Gohn
—”Fullness of Easter, Faces of Grace”
–”Saint of Joy, Philip Neri”
St. Joan of Arc — Mark Twain
Among Women podcast — Facebook page
Women, Sex & the Church — Book by Erika Bachiochi
Women, Sex & the Church — Facebook page
Women, Sex & the Church — study guide
The Cost of Choice — Book by Erika Bachiochi
Prayer: Regina Coeli
To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Fabiola
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Duffy
Links for this episode:
DivorcedCatholic.org
Prayer of a Separated/Divorced Person
To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
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This week’s episode has Among Women going behind-the-scenes and listening in on a recording session with the choir for the Daughters of St. Paul as they prepared their latest CD release “There Can Be Miracles.”
Links for this episode:
Daughters of St. Paul CD – “There Can Be Miracles”
Daughters of St. Paul Home Page
Among Women 64 with Sr Anne Flanagan on the Angelus
Among Women 57 with Sr. Kathryn Hermes on Depression
Among Women 58 with Sr. Kathryn Hermes on Prayer
To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
This week is a Special Edition, a departure from our normal format and a re-cap of my trip to Rome.
This week’s podcast features a look at the Gohn family pilgrimage to Rome and gives highlights from a General Audience with Pope Benedict XVI.
Also: a free giveaway of a rosary blessed by Pope Benedict, commemorating the beatification of John Paul II.
Links for this episode:
Photographic tour of Rome found on the Among Women blog.
General Audience with Pope Benedict
Scavi Tour under St. Peter’s Basilica
To add your name into a free drawing for the rosary blessed by Pope Benedict that commemorates the beatification of John Paul II, send Pat an email at the address below, or send a Facebook message!
To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of the Rosary and the wisdom of the saints.
“Among Women” Guest: Jennifer Willits
Links for this episode:
From Jennifer Willits:
– Rosary Army – has excellent information on learning how to pray the rosary, make rosaries, plus there are scriptural rosaries and audio rosaries. Don’t forget the Rosary Army podcasts too!
– That Catholic Show – cool Catholic video series
– The Catholics Next Door on Sirius/XM radio
More Rosary-related links:
– Among Women 28 on Our Lady of the Rosary
– John Paul II’s letter on the Rosary: Rosarium Virginis Mariae
– What is a novena?
– The Marians of the Immaculate Conception
– The Rosary Miracle App
– The iRosary App
Books mentioned:
– Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis de Montfort
– Mary Day By Day
To participate in sharing your favorite Among Women Moment for the future 100th episode of AW, please visit our voice feedback line at 206-203-2024 or email Pat at amongwomenpodcast@me.com.
Our home page: www.amongwomenpodcast.com
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Clelia Barbieri
“Among Women” Guests: Jane Richard, Nancy Kazmer, & Debbie Papalia
Links for this episode:
Pat’s sharing on adoration was taken from this article, “The Gaze.”
40 Days for Life
Eucharistic Adoration Prayer by John Paul II
This Special Edition of Among Women departs from our normal format to bring you a podcast dedicated to developing a love of Scripture. Enjoy Scripture sharings from Pat and her many listeners who wrote or phoned in their favorite Bible verses.
Guests include: Karen Edmisten, Maria Johnson, Cheryl Dickow, Patti Maguire Armstrong and Mary Ward and others.
Links for this episode:
Articles by Peter Kreeft: “How to Read the Bible”- Part 1, Part 2
The New American Bible online
The Revised Standard Version- Catholic Edition online
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Mariam Baouardy
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP
Links for this episode:
Patheos Article: “No Anxieties: Confronting our Dust in Faith”
Rosary Army: How to Pray the Rosary
Prayers of the Women Mystics, by Ronda Chervin
Article by Janet Schaeffler: “Forty Lenten Ideas”
Catholic Media Promotion Day – March 15
Faith and Family Moms Day Away – April 2
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Louise de Marillac
“Among Women” Guest: Lacey Rabideau
Links for this episode:
SQPN Marathon
Faith and Family Moms Day Away
Catholic Icing Blog
Catholic Icing on Facebook
Catholic Icing’s links to crafts/recipes:
Lenten pretzels:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2010/02/pretzels-for-lent.html
Lenten Calendar:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2011/02/printable-lenten-calendar-for-kids.html
Paper bag puppets:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2011/02/nun-craft-paper-bag-puppets.html
Collective Lenten Ideas:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2010/02/catholic-icings-lent-link-up.html
Printable Last Supper Craft:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2010/03/holy-thursday-last-supper-craft.html
Easter Story Cookies and Resurrection Rolls:
http://catholicicing.blogspot.com/2010/03/holy-week-food-ideas.html
This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Margaret Mary Alacoque
“Among Women” Guest: Ellen Gable Hrkach
Links for this episode:
Ellen Gable Hrkach’s blog and books
Links for help with pregnancy or baby loss
AW episodes about NFP (natural family planning): 42, 46
Faith and Family’s “Moms Day Away”
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Josephine Bakhita
“Among Women” guest: Anastasia Northrop
Links for this episode:
American Catholic.org, “Saint of the Day”
2011 National Catholic Singles Conference Feb 25-27
Theology of the Body International Alliance
Faith and Family Moms Day Away, April 2
Catholic New Media Celebration – Sept 30-Oct 1
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Dorothy
“Among Women” Guest”: Dorothy Consiglio
Links for this episode:
National Catholic Singles Conference, Feb 25-27
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This week’s segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Therese of Lisieux
“Among Women” Guest: Vinita Hampton Wright
Links to this episode:
On-line version of Therese of Lisieux’s A Story of a Soul
Vinita’s Hampton Wright’s latest book: Days of Deepening Friendship: for the woman who wants an authentic life with God
Vinita Hampton Wright’s The Soul Tells A Story, and other all other books.
Vinita Hampton Wright’s blog Wisdom Tree
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Today’s Segment’s:
“Blessed Are They”: St Agnes of Rome
“Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Scalia
Links to this Episode:
Elizabeth Scalia’s blog, The Anchoress
Patheos.com – Catholic Portal
Elizabeth’s Tuesday Column at First Things
Elizabeth on Net NY
Article by Elizabeth about her brother
Article by Tony Rossi, “Feed My Sheep: Evangelizing the Young” (Find the work of The Christophers here.)
Pat Gohn’s Patheos Column
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Angela of Foligno
“Among Women” Guest: Hallie Lord
Links for this episode:
Readings from Blessed Angela taken from Incandescence by Carmen Butcher.
Donate to SQPN
Hallie Lord’s blog: Betty Beguiles
Article by Hallie Lord
Links for fashion outlets suggested by Hallie Lord:
https://www.shabbyapple.com/
http://mikarose.com/
http://www.vintagehem.com/
http://www.downeastbasics.com/index.htm
http://www.diviinemodestee.com/
Prayers that Pat prayed at the end of the podcast came from The Catholic Prayer Book.
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Genevieve
“Among Women” Guest: Maura Hearden, PhD
Links for this episode:
Article on Pope Leo the Great by Pat Gohn
Donate to SQPN’s giving campaign. Donate here.
Previous AW episodes with Dr. Maura Hearden on the dignity of women and the feminine genius:
Part 1 and Part 2.
Slideshow of Marian Apparition Site in Green Bay, WI
Article: Marian Apparition in diocese of Green Bay, WI “worthy of belief”.
DeSales University
Music today courtesy of Magnatune’s Christmas Music Compilation
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Today’s Segments:
A departure from our usual line-up:
An Advent Poem, “There Was a Time” by Fr. Joseph Breighner
2. An article by Pat Gohn, “The Heartbeat of Another” to be found here.
An interview with author-blogger Karen Edmisten on her new book: Through the Year with Mary.
Links for this episode:
Karen Edmisten’s blog
Karen’s book: Through the Year with Mary
Karen’s book: The Rosary, Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary
Karen’s books on Amazon.com
Music today courtesy of Magnatune’s Christmas Music Compilation
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From my house to yours,
a very blessed Advent
and a merry Christmas!!
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed Are They’: St. Lucy
“Among Women” Guest: Peggy Clores
Links for this episode:
Donate to SQPN.com (please!)
Promote AW on Facebook or in your parish bulletin.
Peggy Clores’ articles at AmazingCatechists.com
Peggy Clores’ article at “Letters to Priests”
Amazing Catechists
Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: Mary, the Immaculate Conception
“Among Women”: Peggy Clores
Links for this episode:
Donate to SQPN.com (please!)
Promote AW on Facebook or in your parish bulletin.
Peggy Clores’ articles at AmazingCatechists.com
Peggy Clores’ article at “Letters to Priests”
Amazing Catechists
Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Catherine Laboure
“Among Women” Guest: Dr. Theresa Burke
Links for this episode:
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry– for post-abortion healing
Grief to Grace – retreats for healing from sexual abuse
Next Grief to Grace retreat, March 2011.
Association of the Miraculous Medal
Prayer to Mary Immaculate for Healing
Donate to SQPN
Catholic TV Everywhere
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St Rose Philippine Duchesne
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Mladinich
Links for this episode:
Among Women blog
–post about Autumn
Lisa Mladinich’s Be An Amazing Catechist
Amazing Catechists.com
Patheos.com – the Catholic Portal, where Lisa Mladinich and Pat Gohn have columns.
SQPN’s giving campaign
St Augustine: “Late have I loved you….”
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This week’s program is a Special Edition program on prayer and is a departure from our usual format.
Pat spends time sharing the Catechism’s introductory teaching on prayer as a “gift”, “covenant” and “communion”… and AW listeners share what role prayer plays in their lives.
Links for this episode:
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 2558-2565
John 4: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Catholic Apps of iPhone
The Art of Loving God, St. Francis de Sales
Music by:
Daughters of St. Paul: “O Be Glad My Soul Rejoice”
Daniel Estrem on Magnatune
Cheryl Ann Fulton on Magnatune
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed Are They”: 6 New Saints
(Stanislaw Soltys, André Bessette, Cándida María de Jesús Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, and Battista Camilla Da Varano)
“Among Women” Guest: Laura Lee Richard
Links for this episode:
Pope Benedict’s Homily about the 6 New Saints
SQPN.com – Leading the way in Catholic New Media!
Article on Catholic Mom: “Another Chance to Grow a Vocation” by Pat Gohn
Our House of Joyful Noise blog
Laura Lee Richard Photography
The Prayer List Chalkboard from the Richard’s
Cursillo – (the retreat movement that Laura described)
Living Faith Kids (booklet for children’s devotions)
Massachusetts Catholic Conference’s message of the Bishops re Election Day 2010.
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: The Widow from Luke 18:1-8
“Among Women” Guest”: Theresa Burke, PhD
Links for this episode:
St Gerard Majella novena
Catholic Exchange, “Grow”
Summa This, Summa That – at Patheos.com
Among Women podcast blog
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries
Donate to Rachel’s Vineyard
Phone Rachel’s Vineyard at 877-HOPE-4-ME
Books by Dr. Theresa Burke:
—Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion
—Rachel’s Vineyard: Spiritual and Psychological Healing from Post-Abortion, A Model for Groups
Song and video on Facebook: “Sometimes I Wonder” by Emily Holman
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed Are They”: Blessed Chiara Lucce Badano
“Among Women” Guest: Rose Rea
Links for this episode:
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
St Theresa’s (Avila) Prayer set to music by John Michael Talbot (somewhat dated, but still nice.)
Video about the life of Blessed Chiara Lucce Badano
Article about Blessed Chiara Lucce Badano from Christopher Stefanik, Archdiocese of Denver
Radiant Magazine — for Catholic women 15-27
Radiant on Facebook
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Jane Frances de Chantal
“Among Women” Guests: Danielle Bean & Elizabeth Foss
Links for this episode:
National Cursillo Center
Book by our Guests:
—Small Steps for Catholic Moms: Think. Pray. Act. Every Day.
by Danielle Bean & Elizabeth Foss
—My Cup of Tea, Musings of a Catholic Mom
by Danielle Bean
—Mom to Mom Day to Day
by Danielle Bean
—Real Learning, Education in the Heart of the Home
by Elizabeth Foss
Blogs by our Guests:
—DanielleBean.com
—ElizabethFoss.com
Catholic TV
Cause for the Canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: Mechtild of Magdeburg
“Among Women” Guest: Mary Ward, PhD
Links for this episode:
Article on USCCB re Reading the Bible
Articles by Pat Gohn on reading the bible:
—“God Comes to Meet His Children in His Word”
—“From the Mouth of God”
—“Heaven and Earth and George Bailey”
Mechtild of Magdeburg’s writing found in Incandescence by Carmen Acevedo Butcher
St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
Dr. Ward alludes to the “Footprints” poem in her conversation. This is the poem she is referencing.
AW INDEX of all previous episodes
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Godelieve
“Among Women” Guest: Anastasia Northrop
Links for this episode:
For devotional life:
—Magnificat: monthly magazine and app
—Universalis: app
—Divine Office: app
—From USCCB:
—Daily readings for Mass
—Daily podcast of daily readings for Mass
Psalm 145 is found here.
Treasury of Women Saints, Ronda Chervin
Works of art depicting St. Godelieve at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City are here, and here.
Books on verbal abuse as recommended by guest Anastasia Northrop
VerbalAbuse.com
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Donate a phone to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violience
TOBIA: Theology of the Body International Alliance
“Why Are We Still Single? (Or Single Again?)” by Anastasia Northrup, 3 articles: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Joan of the Cross
“Among Women” Guest: Beth Knobbe
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Celebration – Reviews
SQPN, Catholic New Media Celebration – Videos of talks
Finding My Voice, by Beth Knobbe, from the Called to Holiness series
Call for Essays on the single life, by Beth Knobbe
Catholic Prayer Book
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Today’s Topic:
In honor of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, listeners and former guests share what they love about Mary. Commentary from the writings of the saints, Pope Benedict XVI, and Marian hymns from the Daughters of St. Paul and Susan Bailey round out the program.
Links for this episode:
SusanBailey.net : songs on this episode include “Ave Maria” and “Under My Immaculate Mantle”
Daughters of St Paul, from the CD, “Favorite Marian Hymns”: songs on this episode include:
“Daily, Daily, Sing to Mary”, “Soul of Mary”, “O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary”.
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Today’s Segments:
“Blessed are They”: St. Birgitta (Bridget) of Sweden
“Among Women” Guest: Patti Mansfield
Links for this episode:
Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans(www.ccrno.org)
Patti Mansfield’s talk given in Rome to Benedict XVI, 2006
Patti Mansfield’s books and talks
Patti Mansfield’s talk “Mary as Mother” at the Boston Catholic Women’s Conference, Feb. 2010.
SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT MARY!
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Today’s Segments
“Blessed are They”: St. Martha of Bethany
“Among Women” Guest: Patty Harrison, medical chaplain
Links for this episode:
Readings about St. Martha:
—Luke 10: 38-42
—John 11:1-53
—John 12:1-9
National Association for Catholic Chaplains
—Resource page
Among Women blog
Among Women master Index to topics, saints and guests
Prayer for a happy death
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The Angelus: Santifying Time
Today’s Segments:
“Blessed Are They”: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Anne Flanagan, FSP
Links for this episode:
1 Kings 18 (Elijah vs the priests of Baal)
Photos of Mount Carmel, Israel
Carmelite Order (I)
Carmelite Order (II)
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Icon of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Angelus Prayer
Sr Anne Flanagan’s links:
—Sr Anne’s Nun Blog
—Sr Anne’s Angelus Blog
—Sr. Anne’s Come to Jesus, Kid’s Guide to Eucharistic Adoration
Daughters of St Paul links:
—Ave Maria mp3 recording
—Newest album, Stella Maris
—You Tube: “Singing Sisters”
—Theology of the Body books
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Barbara
“Among Women” Guest: Nancy Brown
Links for this episode:
Nancy Brown’s books on Chesterton, and others
American Chesterton Society website
American Chesterton Society blog
Uncommon Sense – the podcast with Nancy Brown on “all things Chesterton”
The 2010 Conference on Chesterton, Aug 5-7.
US Field Artillery Awards – Order of St Barbara
2006 News story on Iraqi soldiers celebrating St. Barbara’s Day.
The Ballad of St Barbara, by GK Chesterton
Catholic New Media Celebration
Psalm 23 from the bible
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They’: Mary, Star of the Sea
“Among Women” Guest: Maria Johnson
Links for this episode:
Sarah Reinhard’s post: Star of the Sea in Boston
Hymn: Ave Maria Stella from You Tube
That Catholic Show
Rosary Army
SQPN
Catholic New Media Celebration, Aug 7.
Maria Johnson’s books:
—Confessions of a Middle-Aged Cubanita
—My Mother, My Strength
—Musings from the Heart
Maria Johnson’s blog: Another Cup of Coffee
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St Teresa of the Andes
“Among Women” Guest: Angela Santana
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St Teresa of the Andes
“Among Women” Guest: Angela Santana
Links for this episode:
Catholic Media Girl, Angela Santana’s blog
Catholic New Media Celebration, “MMX”, Aug. 7, 2010
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: The Sinful Woman of Luke 7
“Among Women” Guest: Dr. Ronda Chervin
Links for this episode:
Catholic Writers Guild (Long Island): “The Word Made Flesh”
Catholic New Media Celebration, Aug. 7, in Boston
Taming the Lion Within, by Dr. Ronda Chervin (also availableon CD)
Dr. Ronda Chervin’s website
Recovery International
Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell, CT
How to make a good confession, and other good advice
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St Germaine de Pitrac
“Among Women” Guest: Peggy Bowes
Links for this episode:
The Rosary Workout by Peggy Bowes
Don’t Know Much about the Rosary? Blog by Peggy Bowes
Facebook and Twitter for Peggy Bowes
Catholic New Media Celebration 2010
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Mary as “Theotokos”
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Kathryn Hermes, FSP
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Celebration 2010
Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 495 on Theotokos
The World’s First Love, by Bishop Fulton Sheen
The Virgin Mary and Theology of the Body, by Fr. Donald Calloway MIC
Beginning Contemplative Prayer, by Sr. Kathryn Hermes
Catholic articles found on the Web by Pat Gohn
Long Island Catholic Writers Guild presents: “The Word Made Flesh”, June 19
CatholicMom.com “Mary-related May Contest Giveaways”
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Dymphna
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Kathryn Hermes, FSP
Links for This Episode:
National Shrine of St. Dymphna, OH
Books by Sr. Kathryn Hermes
—Surviving Depression, A Catholic Approach
—Surviving Depression, Journal
—Prayers for Surviving Depression
Catholic New Media Celebration, Aug 7 in Boston
You Tube video: Song- “Bring Flowers of the Rarest” for a May Crowning of Mary
Ideas for Celebrating a May Crowning
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Lydia, from Acts 16
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Hendey
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Celebration, Aug 7, 2010
Links for Lisa Hendey:
LisaHendey.com
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
CatholicMom.com
Catholic Moments podcast
Entry deadline to enter the random drawing for Lisa Hendey’s book is May 10, 2010.
Magnificat Prayer
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Siena
“Among Women” Guest: Janet Benestad, Secretariat for Faith Formation and Evangelization, Archdiocese of Boston.
Links for this episode:
AW 4 on St. Catherine – AW website (must use Quicktime)
AW 4 on St. Catherine – on Blubrry.
ForYourVocation.org – new website from USCCB!
St. Catherine, The Dialogue, “On priests…”
Catholics Come Home
New World of Faith by Cardinal Avery Dulles
God is Near Us by Benedict XVI (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger)
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Anne
“Among Women” Guests: Barbara Whitlock & Anne Gray
Links for this episode:
Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre (Quebec, Canada)
Prayer of Confidence to St. Anne
Blog: Living the Liturgical Year (B. Whitlock & A. Gray)
Take the Among Women Survey!
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Conference information:
–May 1: NH Women’s Conference
–Aug 6-8: Catholic New Media Celebration
–Oct 30: Faith and Family Live “Moms Day Away”
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Bernadette Soubirous
“Among Women” Guest: Laraine Bennett, co-author of The Temperament God Gave You. (This is Part 2 of a two-part interview.)
Links for this episode:
USCCB’s Daily Mass Readings and podcast
The Official Shrine website at Lourdes
Book: The Temperament God Gave You by Art & Laraine Bennett
Book: The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse by Art & Laraine Bennett
Take the Temperament Test at 4Marks.com
CatholicMatch.com
Art Bennett’s (Laraine’s husband) clinic
Closing Prayer: Pope John Paul II’s prayer to Our Lady at Lourdes
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Julie Billiart
“Among Women” Guest: Laraine Bennett, co-author of The Temperament God Gave You. (This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.)
Links for this episode:
Article by George Weigel: “Scoundrel Times”
Article by Elizabeth Scalia: “On Good Friday, Here’s Why I Remain a Catholic”
Book: The Temperament God Gave You by Art & Laraine Bennett
Book: The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse by Art & Laraine Bennett
Take the Temperament Test at 4Marks.com
CatholicMatch.com
Art Bennett’s (Laraine’s husband) clinic
Prayer: Regina Coeli
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Alexandria
“Among Women” guest: Ronda Chervin, PhD
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1
Monestery of St. Catherine of Alexandria at Mount Sinai
Treasury of Women Saints by Ronda Chervin
Other Books by Ronda Chervin
Take the Among Women Survey!
Among Women’s new MASTER INDEX of all 50 episodes.
Among Women’s sample Bulletin announcements for your church.
15 Ways to promote Among Women or other podcasts
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Joan of Aza
“Among Women” Guest: Heidi Hess Saxton
Links for this episode:
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Take the Among Women Survey!
Among Women’s new MASTER INDEX of all 50 episodes.
Among Women’s sample Bulletin announcements for your church.
Mark Harris’ song “Line Between the Two” and Lyrics
Nicole Nordeman’s song “Legacy” on YouTube and Lyrics
Heidi Hess Saxton’s links:
—ChristianWord.com (to purchase My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories and other books by Heidi.)
—Extraordinary Moms Network
Details for upcoming Mens and Women conferences in New England.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ new March 23, 2010 statement on new healthcare legislation.
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Divine Mercy
“Among Women” guest: Julie Davis of “Happy Catholic”blog and “Forgotten Classics” Podcast
Links for this episode:
Divine Mercy Novena (Good Friday to Mercy Sunday)
Divine Mercy Devotions
Divine Mercy 101 – articles by Dr. Robert Stackpole STD
Julie Davis’ links:
—Happy Catholic Blog
—Forgotten Classics Podcast
—Meanwhile Back in the Kitchen Blog
St Patrick’s Breastplate – the long version of the prayer
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Margaret of Cortona
“Among Women” Guest: Barb Szyszkiewicz of SFO Momblog
Links for this episode:
Barb’s blog: SFO Mom
National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order
Franciscan Crown of the Rosary
Franciscan Prayers (including the Prayer before the Crucifix)
Catholic Mothers online
St. Blog’s Parish
Scott Hahn’s Hope for Hard Times– free drawing for this book – add your name by sending an email or Facebook message to Pat Gohn- this week only.
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: The Woman at the Well (John 4)
“Among Women” Guest: “Margaret”, anonymously describes her life-long journey from being a victim of sexual abuse* to her eventual recovery and healing. She describes the four steps toward recovery: from being a victim, to being a survivor, to becoming a striver, and eventually, a thriver.
This program focuses on reconciliation and healing both in sacramental ways and in our making peace with our pasts.
*This program contains mature content and is not suitable for children. While no graphic or overt sexual language is used, it does mention sexual abuse of a child, teen and adult.
Links for this episode:
Books on healing and transformation mentioned by Pat:
—Just Like Jesus, Max Lucado
—Lord Have Mercy, Scott Hahn
—The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen
Retreat programs for women who have faced sexual abuse:
—From Grief to Grace, in PA and British Columbia
—Beyond Survival, St. Francis Retreat House, MI
—Retreats in the Diocese of Austin, TX, a .pdf file
—Dominican Retreat Center, NY
Find a Catholic therapist HERE.
Article on Recognizing and Understanding the Patterns of Behavior from Sexual Abuse, by CommittedToFreedom.org — also podcasts and retreats found on this site. This is a Christian organization that ministers to woman from all faith traditions.
Catholic Conference March 19-21 in New Orleans, LA
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oday’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Teresa of Avila
“Among Women” Guest: Eileen Wood, wife, mother and certified instructor in the Billings Method of natural family planning.
Links for this episode:
Matthew 6
Interior Castle, by St. Teresa of Avila
Email Eileen Wood for info on Natural Family Planning
US website for Billings Ovulation Method (BOMA)
International website for Billings Ovulation Method (WOOMB)
Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI
Patrick Madrid’s talks throughout Massachusetts – Sponsored by Catholic Quest in March.
Boston Catholic Womens Conference – Feb. 27
Columbus Catholic Womens Conference – Feb. 27
Prayer: Veni Creator
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St Gemma Galgani
“Among Women” Guest: Corrie Norris, wife, mother, grandmother, convert, and active lay woman.
In today’s program, Pat and Corrie discuss Corrie’s path toward Catholicism, and growing faith in the Eucharist, as well as watching God’s plan unfold as we say “yes” to Him.
Links for this episode:
Among Women Podcast Blog
SQPN.com
Prayer from St Anselm
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Scholastica
“Among Women” Guest: Karen Doyle, author of The Genius of Womanhood
Links for this episode:
Butler’s Lives of the Saints
Catholic New Media Celebration (CNMC “MMX”)
SQPN Artist page on iTunes
Karen Doyle’s links
—The Genius of Womanhood, book
—Choicez Media
—TheHumanPerson.com
Mullieris Dignatatum, John Paul II (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women)
John Paul II Institute, Washington DC
John Paul II Institute, Melbourne, Austrailia
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Mladnich ofAmazingCatechists.com
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 260
Links to all of Pat Gohn’s columns and articles
Amazing Catechists’ website
Lisa’s Mladnich’s Puppetry and Skit Ministry for Kids
Contact Lisa Mladnich at lisamladinich@optonline.net
Boston Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb 27.
Columbus (OH) Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb 27.
Donate to support SQPN.com
Missionaries of La Salette, in La Salette France.
(Watch the video of the story of La Salette.)
Shrine of La Salette, Attleboro, MA
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Angela Merici
“Among Women” guest: Kristine Dionne of Holy Family Fertility Care Services.
Pat and Kristine discuss the Creighton Method System for natural family planning.
Links for this episode:
Catechism of the Catholic Church par. 2327-2370
Creighton Model
Fertility Care Centers of America
NaPro Technology (Natural Procreative Technology)
Contact Kristine Dionne by email
Donate to SQPN.com
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Olga of Kiev
“Among Women” Guest: Sr. Olga (Yacob) of the Eucharist
Sr. Olga is a Catholic campus minister at Boston University. Born in Iraq and now living in the U.S., Sr. Olga shares about finding her religious vocation, and how to “love your neighbor” even when your country is at war.
Links for this episode:
Relief for earthquake victims in Haiti:
—Donate to Catholic Relief Services
—Donate to Sacred Heart Hospital
Book: Treasure of Woman Saints by Rhoda Chervin
Boston University Catholic Center
Boston Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb. 27
The Pilot – article on Health Care Debate
Contact Congress about Health care – an easy link
Priests for Life – Look for “March for Life” and Video from “Silent No More”
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Mary’s Mediation: “The Wedding Feast at Cana” (John 2)
“Among Women” Guest: Earline Tweedie
Join Pat Gohn as she interviews Earline Tweedie about her faith story on becoming a Catholic and a mother.
Links for this episode:
Retreat day for Moms (“Finding the Sacred in Everyday”) – Jan. 23, 2010, Andover MA with Pat Gohn
March for Life
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
“Among Women” guest: Patti Maguire Armstrong
Links for this episode:
Communications Prayer (a .pdf file)
Text from Elizabeth Seton, from the Seton Shrine in NYC
Patti Armstrong’s site for books: Raising Catholic Kids
–look for Patti’s new book: Dear God, I Don’t Get It
Patti Armstrong’s articles on Catholic Exchange
Donate to SQPN here
Retreat day for Moms (“Finding the Sacred in Everyday”) – Jan. 23, 2010, Andover MA with Pat Gohn
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Today’s Topics: Merry Christmas!
Today’s show is an “audio” Christmas card:
–A Reflection from Pat Gohn: “The Incarnation of Christ: “Minutes vs. Moments” and the “the Marvelous Exchange”
— See John 14:23, Catechism 526.
–Reflections from Among Women friends and listeners:sharing their favorite Christmas memories.
–A Book Giveaway: Take Five: Reflections of Pope Benedict (To enter for this free giveaway, email Pat:amongwomenpodcast@me.com)
–Ways to Support Among Women and donate to SQPN
–“LIVE JESUS!” — final thoughts for the New Year, courtesy of St. Francis de Sales.
NOTE: Among Women will be on hiatus until Jan. 5, 2010.
Links for this episode:
Abbey Press’ “recipe” for an amazing woman
Book: From Death to Life by Christoph Schonborn
Baby Jesus Birthday Cake by Kate Wicker (Momopoly blog)
Book: Take Five: Meditations from Pope Benedict XVI
Donate here for SQPN.com
Book: An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Guadalupe
“Among Women” Guest: Anne Marie Guggenberger
Anne Marie tells the story of her infant son William’s recovery from a near-fatal bout with RSV (a virus).
Links for this episode:
Donate to SQPN’s giving campaign
The Basilica at Guadalupe
Information about the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
John Paul II’s Prayer at Guadalupe
Information on RSV virus from Childrens Hospital Boston.
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Venerable Pauline Jaricot
“Among Women” Guest: Maureen Crowley Heil of thePontifical Mission Societies (Society of the Propagation of the Faith; Holy Childhood Association; St. Peter the Apostle Society; Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.)
In this episode, Pat talks about developing “mission-mindedness” with Maureen Heil.
Links for this episode:
Suggested links for Advent
–USCCB Advent page
–USCCB Lessons & Carols Podcasts
–Catholic.org Advent page
–CatholicMom.com Advent resources
–Advent Conspiracy
–EWTN Advent resources
–Creighton University’s “Praying Advent” page
–Catholic TV’s Advent programming
–Advent music, courtesy of My Catholic Voice
Pontifical Mission Societies — Make a donation or get more information about how you can support the missions!
Advent prayer from Fr. Henri Nouwen
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Julian of Norwich
“Among Women” Guest: Marika Donders, Campus Minister at Keene State College, NH.
Marika and Pat talk about Marika’s life coming full circle — from being evangelized through campus ministry to being a campus minister herself.
Links for this episode:
The Essential Catholic Handbook
Revelation of Love by Julian of Norwich
Campus Ministry at Keene State College
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St Elizabeth of Hungary
“Among Women” Guest: Aldona Lingertat, PhD, Director of the Masters of Arts in Ministry, St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA. Pat and Aldona discuss the Christian life and the call of the New Evangelization.
Links for this episode:
SQPN.com
4 Church Documents mentioned on today’s program:
- 1.Gaudium et Spes – The Church in the Modern World (Vat.II)
- 2.Deus Caritas Est – Benedict XVI’s first encyclical
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3.Tertio Millennios Adveniente – John Paul II’s Letter on the Millennium and the Jubilee Year 2000
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Christifideles Laici – John Paul II’s On the Vocation and Mission of the Laity
Master of Arts in Ministry program, St. John’s Seminary
Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry (AGPIM)
Susan Bailey’s Podcast with guest Pat Gohn
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
“Among Women” Guest: Gloria Santangelo
Gloria Santangelo shares about her longing to be married, and waiting on God’s timing in her life to bring it about.
Links for this episode:
Prayer of St Ignatius Loyola
Catholic Vitamins Podcast – Vitamin J = Joy
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Edith Stein
“Among Women” Guest: Maura Hearden, PhD
Part 2 of 2: Dr. Hearden and Pat Gohn discuss the dignity of women and the feminine genius. (Part 1 is on episode 31.)
Links for this episode:
Pat’s review of Pure Womenhood by Crystalina Evert
Among Women Podcast Friends (on FaceBook)
John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatam (“On the Dignity and Vocation of Women”)
Edith Stein, Collected Works, 2, Essays on Women
The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day
The Authentic Catholic Woman by Genevieve Kineke
Feminine, Faithful and Free by Ronda Chervin
Article: “A New Feminism” by Helen Alvaré
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Bishops Healthcare Website
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: A Litany of All Saints
“Among Women” Guest: Maura Hearden, PhD Theology
Part 1 of 2: Dr. Hearden and Pat Gohn discuss the dignity of women and the feminine genius.
Links for this episode:
Conception is Life Bracelets
The Art of Loving God by St. Francis de Sales
Litany of Saints taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatam (“On the Dignity and Vocation of Women”)
Catholic Pilot podcast
oday’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: The “Lady” of John’s Second Epistle
“Among Women” Guest: Leticia Velasquez
Links for this episode:
Leticia Velasquez’ blogs:
Causa Nostrae Laetitiae
Cause of our Joy
KIDS: Keep Infants with Downs Syndrome blog
KIDS Facebook page
Catholic Media Review
Pro-life resources:
Priests for Life — “Society of Centurions”
Life Site News
Human Life International
EWTN – “The World Over”
EWTN – “Defending Life”
Post on A Sound Mind and Spirit blog
Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway:
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Jeanne Jugan
“Among Women” Guest: Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Bundt Blessings
Links for this episode:
Little Sisters of the Poor (Order founded by Jeanne Jugan)
Video of Little Sisters’ First Vows
Pictures and Bios of the 5 new saints (Note: To find this link, go to the Oct. 11th date on this page. You’ll see there is a Booklet of this celebration that lists the Biographical Profiles the saints. This is a PDF in multiple languages, so keep scrolling down to find the English translations.)
Bundt Blessings – (a FaceBook page) Bundt Cakes for special occasions & delivery around the USA. Email Kathleen at bundtblessings@hotmail.com
Priests for Life – comprehensive pro-life website
Article: “How to Listen to Someone Hurting from Abortion”
Rachel’s Vineyard – help for post-abortion suffering
Prayer to the Virgin Mary (from Priest for Life)
Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway:
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Our Lady of the Rosary
Book: True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort
Book: Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montfort
“Among Women” Guest: Merry Nordeen of Choose Life Inc.
Register to get a Choose Life License Plate in MA
Find out how to get a Choose Life in the USA
Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway:
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Priests for Life website
Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Life Within
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: St. Frances of Rome
“Among Women” Guest: Lisa Hendey of CatholicMom.comand the Catholic Moments podcast.
Links for this episode:
Links for Lisa Hendey above.
HOW-TO perform Breast Self-Exam (BSE)
Early detection of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer basics
Support Pat’s Walk: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Novena to St. Peregrine (the patron saint of cancer patients)
Videos describing the US Bishops’ stance on health carereform.
Today’s Topics:
“Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
“Among Women” Guest: Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Links for this episode:
Mother Teresa & Me by Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Donna Marie’s Blogs:
–View from the Domestic Church
–Daily Donna Marie
–Embracing Motherhood
–Moments of Inspiration with your Favorite Saints
Novena Prayers to Blessed Teresa
Links for Mother Teresa’s You Tube videos used in “Blessed Are They.”
Pat Gohn’s Speaking engagements
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – support Pat’s walkhere!
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, The Seven Sorrows of Mary
“Among Women” guest: Diane Roblee shares with Pat about the ups and downs of moving to a new home.
Links for this episode:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – support Pat’s walkhere!
The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
Mothers Manual of Prayer Book
Song: “Call My Name”
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: The Birth of Mary
“Among Women” Guest: Terry Polakovic of ENDOW.
Links for this episode:
In Between Sundays Podcast
The Catholic Foodie
SQPN
Lumen Gentium (see par. 53)
ENDOW Educating of the Nature and Dignity of Women
ENDOW blog
ENDOW Conference: Sept 25-26, 2009
Catholic Vitamins Podcast
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – support Pat’s walk here!
Pat’s article, “Thirteen”, on being a 13-year cancer survivor
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Rose of Viterbo
“Among Women” Guest: Gina Loehr, author of Choosing Beauty, a 30 Day Spiritual Makeover for Women
Links to this episode:
Apostleship of Prayer – Benedict XVI’s monthly intentions
Daily Breakfast podcast with Fr. Roderick Vonhogen
Among Women Blog — new!
Gina Loehr’s Real Women, Real Saints
Gina Loehr’s previous AW appearance: episode 17
The Catholic Foodie podcast
In Between Sundays podcast
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They” : St. Monica
“Among Women” guest: Susie Weiss and Pat Gohn discuss the benefits of Retrouvaille and its ministry in helping to save troubled marriages.
Links for this episode:
Catholic Vitamins podcast
Retrouvaille — help for troubled marriages
The US Catholic Marriage Initiative — for all couples
Susan Bailey’s new podcast: How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Today’s Topic’s:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Helena
“Among Women”: Writers from the Catholic Writers Guild: Karina Fabian, Ann Margaret Lewis, Elizabeth Racine and Margaret Realy.
Links for this episode:
Bio on St. Helena
Photo:St. Helena’s statue in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome
Video: Church of Santa Croce (Holy Cross), Rome
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel
Evelyn Waugh’s Helena
Karina Fabian’s website
Karina Fabian’s blog
Ann Margaret Lewis’ website
Elizabeth Racine’s website
Catholic Writer’s Guild
Catholic Vitamins podcast
Prayer before the Crucifix by St. Francis of Assisi
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Today’s Topics:
Blessed are They: Mary, and the Feast of the Assumption
Among Women guest: Author and blogger, Karen Edmisten
Links for this Episode:
Catholic Writers Guild
Cabelas
Sarah Reinhard
Church teaching on The Assumption
Karen Edmisten’s The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary
Scriptural Rosary
Rosary Resources
US Catholic Conference of Bishops on Health Care
—Bishop Murphy’s Letter about Health Care Guidelines
—Contact Congress by this website linked by the US Bishops
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: The Bent Over Woman (Luke 13)
“Among Women” Guest: Jennifer Senour of FOCUS.
Links for this episode:
Fellowship of Catholic University Students
Jennifer Senour’s writing:
Article: “If You Like It, Then You Shoulda Put a Ring on It”
Articles on Catholic Exchange
Blog: The Great Deception
Come and See – Genesis (bible study) Send Pat an email with your name, address, and comments to enter the drawing this week for this book.
The Miraculous Medal
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Katharine Drexel
“Among Women” Guest: Melissa Weiksnar, of Hire4Ed atNotre Dame High School & the Cristo Rey Network.
Other Links for this Episode:
Franciscan University Summer Conferences — ( the are finishing this week, but check it out to get inspired for next year.)
Catholic Writer’s Guild Conference Aug. 5-7, New Jersey
Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, Greater Philadelphia, PA
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Today’s Topics:
“Blessed Are They”: St. Patricia
“Among Women” Guest: Gina Loehr, author of Real Women, Real Saints.
Links for this episode:
Real Women, Real Saints Blog
Treasury of Women Saints by Rhonda Chervin
Pat Gohn’s article “The Domestic Church (& House & Garden)”
Stop the Abortion Mandate
Betsy McCaughey’s Op Ed piece on health care bills
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Today’s topics:
Blessed are They: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Among Women guest: Sr. Joan Mueller osc, Professor and Author of “Living a Spirituality of Action: A Woman’s Perspective”.
Links for this episode:
“Women Who Change the World” by Ashely Rice
Benedict XVI’s encyclical Caritas in Veritate
National Shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Shrine of the North American Martyrs
Pat’s writing on the web
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Today’s Topics:
Blessed are They: Blessed of Teresa of Calcutta
Among Women Guest: Kate Wicker, writer and blogger
Links for this episode:
Mary Cast
Book Give-away: Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom
Mother Teresa’s bio and prayers
Mother Teresa’s book Come Be My Light
Catholic New Media Awards –Results!
Today’s topics:
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Blessed are They: The Woman of John 8
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Among Women: Patristics professor Ann Orlando discusses the relevancy of the Church Fathers for women today.
Links for this episode:
The Catholic New Media Celebration wrap up:
—Catholic Moments Podcast
—SQPN UStream videos
Movie: The Stoning of Soraya M
Blog post on The Stoning of Soraya M
Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI’s general audiences on the Church Fathers:
2007 and 2008.
The Fathers of the Church by Mike Aquilina
The Way of the Fathers by Mike Aquilina
Beginning to Read the Fathers by Boniface Ramsey
The Confessions by St. Augustine, translator: Chadwick
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed Are They”: St. Cecelia, patron of musicians
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Susan Bailey, singer-songwriter discusses the blessing of music in Catholic life.
Links to this episode:
Catacombs in Rome
Susan Bailey’s website
Grapevine Online
Sung Rosary
Catholic Jukebox
Catholic New Media Awards
Catholic New Media Celebration
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed are They”: St. Gertrude the Great, Christian mystic
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Joy Davis, a Director of Religious Education, shares her story of conversion to Catholicism.
Links for this episode:
Catholic New Media Awards
Book: Prayers of the Women Mystics
Franciscan University Distance Learning Program
Lectio Divina, a how-to You Tube video
Book: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Catholic New Media Celebration, June 27, San Antonio
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed Are They”: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard, writer-blogger
Links for this episode:
Priests for Life
Birthright
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Prayer of St. Gianna
Where Sarah Reinhard writes:
—Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering
—CatholicMom.com and the Catholic Moments Podcast
—Today’s Catholic Woman at Catholic Exchange
—Behold Your Mother
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed are They”: St. Maria Goretti
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Cheryl Dickow discusses the book series for Catholic “tweens” — “All Things Girls”.
Links for this episode:
Fides et Ratio (see par. 32)
Prayer for Victims of Abuse
Bezalel Books
All Things Girl Series
Email for Cheryl Dickow
Phone Cheryl Dickow: 248-917-3865
Cheryl Dickow’s articles on Catholic Exchange
Catholic New Media Celebration
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed Are They” — St. Therese of Lisieux
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“Among Women” Guest — Rose Connolly, wife, mother, and CPA, talks about faith, families, and finances.
Links for this episode:
Connolly Financial Advisors
The Story of a Soul, (autobiography of St. Therese)
Catholic New Media Celebration, June 27, San Antonio
Catholic New Media Awards
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed are They”: St. Rita of Cascia
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Mary Healy, Professor of Sacred Scripture, & author of a new commentary: The Gospel of Mark.
Links for this episode:
Benedict XVI’s Homily (text), Mass of Installation, 4/25/05
Catholic New Media Celebration, San Antonio, June 27
Magnificat (monthly devotional)
How to Practice Lectio Divina
Books by Mary Healy:
— Catholic Commentary on Scripture:The Gospel of Mark
— Men and Women are from Eden
National Catholic Bible Conference, Denver, June 26-27
Symposium on Theology of the Body, Ireland, June 11-14
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Today’s topics:
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“Blessed Are They”: Our Lady of Fatima, an in-depth look at these apparitions and what they mean.
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2.”Among Women” Guest: Jane Richard, and host, Pat Gohn discuss being on pilgrimage to Fatima
Links for this episode:
The Vatican’s page on the Message of Fatima
The Official Fatima Shrine page
Fatima Videos
Fatima Pictures Here and Here
First Five Saturdays Devotion info
Fatima Resources (for purchase)
My Blog post on Fatima
Catholic New Media Awards
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Today’s Topics:
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“Blessed Are They”: St Gertrude Comensoli & St. Caterina Volpicelli — new saints for the Church!
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“Among Women”: Guests Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur and Leticia Velasquez describe their writing lives in Catholic New Media.
Pictured above: (L to R) L. Velasquez, P. Fagnant-MacArthur, P. Gohn.
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Links for this episode:
Pope Benedict XVI’s homily Canonizing 5 New Saints
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur’s blogs:
—Spiritual Woman Thoughts and Catholic Blog Fiction
Leticia Velasquez’ blogs:
—Cause of Our Joy and Catholic Media Review and
Causa Nostrae Laetitiae
Catholic New Media Celebration
Catholic New Media Awards
The Anima Christi Prayer
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“Blessed are They” : St. Mary Magdalene’s witness: “I have seen the Lord!” (Jn. 20:18.)
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2.”Among Women”: Guest Colette Crowley and host Pat Gohn describe two approaches to a starting parish-based ministry for mothers.
Links for this program:
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Mother’s Morning of Prayer
The Scriptural Rosary
Praying the Way of the Cross, featuring Liam Neeson
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Today’s Topics:
- “Blessed Are They”
The life and writings of St. Catherine of Siena.
—the Basilica at San Domenico in Siena, Italy.
—The Dialogue
- “Among Women”
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Dreyer introduces concepts from her book, Making Sense of God, the first in a new book series for spirituality for Catholic women.
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Today’s Topics:
- 1.St. Faustina and the devotion to Divine Mercy. For complete details about the Divine Mercy image, chaplet, novena or life and diary of St. Faustina go towww.thedivinemercy.org. To order the St. Faustina’s diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, go here.
- 2.Guest Anne Marie Guggenberger shares her experience of Catholic life, including ministry to couples and familes.
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TODAY’s TOPICS:
Mary as the “molder” of saints
St. Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary
Fulton Sheen, The World’s First Love
Guest: Virginia Kimball, part. 2
Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Assumption College
La Leche League
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Welcome to the premier episode of “Among Women”.
I’m your host, Pat Gohn.
(Yup, that’s me over on the cover.)
Today’s topics:
This new podcast’s mission.
The Hail Mary.
Guest: Dr. Virginia Kimball, (part 1 of 2.)
Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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