Among Women Podcast #131 celebrates new life in Christ!

Among Women 131 celebrates women who find new life in Christ. In our first segment, "Blessed Are They", Pat relates the story of St. Mary of Egypt, a former prostitute from the 4th century whose instantaneous conversion leads her to give up her old ways for a new life in Christ.

In our "Among Women" segment, Pat is joined by Sr. Emily Beata Marsh FSP, a newly-professed sister from the Daughters of St. Paul.

Sr. Emily graciously shares her vocation story and tips for strengthening our relationship with Jesus, especially through prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Pat also shares a new timeline for Among Women podcasts over the next several weeks while she meets some important deadlines in he professional life, and can attend to some important family events.

Don't miss this uplifting episode in preparation for the celebration of the New Life we receive at Eastertime.

Among Women ReadHER 2.25.12... where are the women? And some other cool links... on lent, nuns, mothers...

Among Women ReadHER 

2.25.12

Here We Are
By Helene Alvare and Kim Daniels
In response to "Where are the women?" in the contraception/HHS Mandate debate...

"God is the Bigger Elvis": A Documentary about an Actress turned Nun Nominated for Oscar

By Kevin J. Jones at Catholic News Agency

I love this story and would love to see the movie.


Save Us From Sour Faced Catholics and Silent Priests
By Lisa Schmidt at The Practicing Catholic
There's a lot here to consider, all delivered with a bit of holy chutzpah. If you missed my recent conversation with Lisa on Among Women 123, by all means go listen now! It was a goodie.

The Deception of Self Sufficient Susie
By Dorothy Pilarski at Catholic Register
An interesting exchange between Dorothy and philosophy prof Alice von Hildebrand. Hear Dorothy share about her book, Motherhood Matters, on Among Women 119.

10 Books for a Catholic Mothers Bookshelf
By Dianna Kennedy at Catholic Mothers Online
Nice list.


On the Single Life, Work, and Friendship
By Hallie Lord at her blog Betty Beguiles
Excerpts from Hallie's forthcoming book, Sex, Style and Substance. Hear Hallie's visit to Among Women 84 here.

Voting is open in the 2012 About Catholicism Awards
By Scott Richert at About.com
Have fun, go vote!


Fast, Pray, Give: Busted Halo's Lenten Calendar 
Posted at Busted Halo
Like an Advent Calendar, only for Lent!  And have you heard the Among Women Special Edition released this week? It's all about our listener's ideas for devotions and Lenten practices. Listen.




Fr. Barron gives a great framework for our Lenten thinking....

Among Women Podcast # 119 - The Interior Life of Mothers

Among Women 119 welcomes author Dorothy Pilarski and a discussion centered on her book Motherhood Matters. Together we discuss the graces needed for mothering and the constant need to develop a stronger interior life, or life with God.

Also this week, don't miss the opportunity to put your name in for the free drawing for Dorothy's new book, by sending me an email at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or sending me a note on the Among Women Facebook page.

This episode of AW also profiles the life and times of St Mary Di Rosa, a 19th century nun who lived a life of quiet heroism.

Reminder: SQPN's annual giving campaign needs your support. AW is an affiliate but all funds go to support the organizational needs of SQPN and its international apostolate that helps spread the gospel via Catholic new media. Please contribute if you can. Thank you.

Among Women ReadHER 11.5.11

Among Women ReadHer

11.5.11

Breaking Bad Liturgical Habits
By George Weigel at First Things
Here's a run down of a few things we all should know or learn.

Sacraments 101
By Sr Susan at CatholicTechTalk
A shout out to the good work Busted Halo is doing. I couldn't agree more.


A Culture of Faux Choices Meets Divine Mercy; Why there is hope... after abortion
By Kathryn Lopez, at National Catholic Register
Powerful, in-depth interview on post-abortion healing and hope. Given special attention to the experience of  "social abortion."

What is the Difference Between a Nun and a Sister?
By Sr Julie and Sr. Maxine, from the resources page over at A Nun's Life
Just in case you ever wondered.


The Illusion of a Perfect Life
By Elizabeth Scalia, The Anchoress
I've had similar conversations with women over the years....


Get Me to the Church On Time
By Sherry Antonetti at the Catholic Standard
A mother of 10 offers advice on how to get the family to Sunday Mass on time.


The World's 7 Billionth Baby is a Gift, Not a Problem
By Brandon Vogt at The Thin Veil
Besides agreeing with this sentiment, I appreciated some of the links embedded in this post.


Women Need to Watch Something Other Than the Mass Media
By Teresa Tomeo at NRO
Besides watching with discretion, we need to be about the business of relationships!


Sexy in Context is Holy
By Lisa Mladinich at the Catholic portal at Patheos
A very coherent synthesis of some of the many themes found in Theology of the Body as it pertains to marriage and sexual norms.


Virgin Mary Nightlight
By Bonnie Engstrom at Virtuous Planet
From the magnificence of a holy moment in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome... to the bathroom at WalMart...


Tweet of the Week:

@sfomomBarb, sfo

I'd buy one. RT @conversiondiary: Why don't they make minivans with soundproof chauffeur's windows?


And if you like happy endings (in real life), this 3 minute video is sure to fit the bill.

Got Nuns?

Elizabeth Scalia, aka The Anchoress, shows us that vocations to religious orders are still happening among women in the 21st century! (Just in case you had any doubt!)  Among Women salutes these sisters and nuns coming up and laying down their lives for The Beloved One!