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— 1 — Under the “too cool not to share” heading: Ellen Gable is giving away Kindle copies of Emily’s Hope from today through Sunday, February 12. If you’re looking for a good novel, give it a try. You can read it virtually anywhere–there are Kindle apps for every device and even a way to read using [...]
Entries Tagged as 'writing'
Quick Takes – Linky Dinky Do Version
February 10th, 2012 · 4 Comments · blogging, podcasts, Quick Takes, writing
Tags: Amazing Catechists·blogging·Catholic Foodie·Catholic Writers Guild·CatholicMom.com·conferences·iPadre·opportunities·Pat Gohn·podcasts·Quick Takes·Virgin Mary·writing
Using Theology of the Body for New Evangelization
February 9th, 2012 · No Comments · Books, Reviews, writing
In the fall of 2002, I was pregnant with my first child and a fairly new parish employee. I was tapped to drive a couple of teenagers to a neighboring town to hear Jason Evert speak. The talk was designed for teens, and though I cringe to call it a chastity talk (that just sounds so…boring, and [...]
Tags: Books·Christopher West·New Evangelization·Patheos·Reviews·Theology of the Body·writing
Turning to Mary
February 6th, 2012 · 8 Comments · Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Mary Moment Mondays, writing
A Mary Moment Monday post I’ve struggled this winter. I’ve tried to stay quiet about it, because it’s intensely personal and maybe a percentage of it is my imagination (or so I’d like to think). I originally blamed it on Christmas, but it didn’t really stop when Christmas was over. Then my husband said something [...]
Tags: depression·Mary Moment Monday·mental health·Suscipio·Virgin Mary·writing
Quick Takes: Order WRJ, Enter to Win, & Smile
February 3rd, 2012 · 2 Comments · Books, family, podcasts, Quick Takes, writing
— 1 — Lent is coming and I have a book that’s hot off the presses. And guess what? It’s only $1.99. So go to your local Catholic bookstore (or one of the many other places you’ll find it, if you don’t have a store locally). Parishes receive bulk discounts, depending on the quantity they order, and [...]
Tags: apps·CatholicMom.com·family·iPadre·Lent·my book·pictures·podcasts·Quick Takes·technology·Virgin Mary·Welcome Risen Jesus
The Habit of Prayer
February 2nd, 2012 · 4 Comments · Faith, writing
Nothing has pushed me to the edge like motherhood. I’m glad I was ignorant of the amount of work and stress involved in this adventure, or I might have declined my handsome prince’s offer of marriage and run straight to the convent. (Though, that said, I’m pretty sure it’s not easier there. In fact, it’s [...]
Tags: Catholic Times·Faith·Finding Faith in Everyday Life·prayer·writing
