Among Women ReadHER 6.16.12... the Lourdes edition

Among Women ReadHER 

6.16.12

"O my mother, in your heart I placed all my anguish of my heart 

and it is there that I gain strength and courage."
Sainte Bernadette Personal Notebook p.28 

As you are reading this today, I am in Lourdes, praying for YOU. I'm praying for all the Among Women listeners and readers. See the Lourdes Grotto on a live TV link. There are not too many links below since I departed the States a few days ago. So, enjoy reading, and let us pray for one another. Thanks for coming by.

Called to Hope

By Emily Stimpson at her new column at National Catholic Register

A chunk of wisdom from a great writer for the single women who feel called to marriage, but still hoping. Don't miss this one, and share it around to those needing a loving reminder.

Don't Be Worry, Be Happy, Sing the Ave Maria
By Kathy Schiffer at her blog Seasons of Grace
What I love about Kathy's blog is her sweet news with a quirky twist. Don't miss the fun video at the end that includes Bobby Ferrin and a cast of thousands singing the Ave Maria.


The McDonaldization of Sex - Part 2
By Timothy Muldoon at his column at Patheos
A Catholic theologian, Tim always has compelling commentary on relationships between men and women, the family, and the ways of love. This is a series that we should pay attention to. Here's part 1.


Catholic Weekend podcast: The Pick of our Life
An SQPN podcast hosted by Captain Jeff Nielsen, Maria Johnson, with guests  Sarah Vabulas and Sarah Boyle.
On this episode, the crew is recording a show at the Eucharistic Congress in Atlanta (last weekend). Normally, at the end of program, they do a segment called "the pick of the week" in which the guest leave a link or a suggestion of something cool or Catholic that they like..... in the midst of this segment, something unexpectedly beautiful happens and derails it... but in a good way. The show is an hour long, but if you only have a few minutes to give to it, move the scrubber on the player and drop in at about 55:00 into the show... and listen.


If you dig the window seat... 50 of the Best Shots taken from an airplane... enjoy! 

Among Women Podcast 133 features The Bright Maidens, Part 2.

Among Women 133 welcomes back the beautiful trio of twenty-somethings, the Bright Maidens. Otherwise known as bloggers Trista Leigh, Julie Robison, and Elizabeth Hillgrove.  This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation talking about what's on the minds of these fabulous women. This week we'll be talking about virginity, chastity, theology of the body, and what attracts modern women to the pro-life cause. Catch up on Part 1 here. or on iTunes.

This episode also profiles one of the youngest blesseds I know, Jacinta Marto, the youngest visionary from the Marian apparitions of Fatima, beatified in 2000 by Pope John Paul II.

The take away here is that even young people are called to live saintly lives, and all of us are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ . I think you'll enjoy the young women profiled on today's episode.

Feel free to subscribe to Among Women, or leave a rating or review for the podcast on our iTunes page.

Don't forget to "like" our Among Women Facebook page.

Also, I've put out a call for feedback for an upcoming Special Edition of AW (where we feature the voices and comments of AW listeners.) The topic is joy. I'm looking for feedback on either one or both of these questions: What brings you joy? Where do you find joy?

Send you answers via the facebook page, or via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net, or, most favorable would be your own voice recorded on our voicemail feedback line at 206-203-2024, or by emailing me an mp3 file.

Among Women ReadHER 2.11.12 Late breaking HHS news, Career/family balance, parenting, Valentine's angst & more...

Among Women ReadHER 

2.11.12

!!! Bishops Warn that the HHS Mandate debate is far from over! 

By the USCCB website

There is more to this story than fully being reported. Stay informed.

Don't miss this, either, a letter from the bishops.

Got a minute? Check out Marian Minute

I've added this to my bookmark bar.... to keep it accessible.

Time to Admit It: The Church has Always Been Right about Birth Control

By Michael Brendan Doherty and Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry at Business

This is just more consideration by many considering the outcry of the Church against the HHS Mandate.

The Feminist Shaming of Fertility

By Ashley Crouch at First Things

Read and consider this carefully. The author refers to a brilliant chapter by Dr. Angela Franks in Women, Sex, and the Church, (add it to your library!), compiled by Erika Bachiochi, a recent guest discussing this book on Among Women 98. 

Victoria's Secret Model Quits to Reserve Her Body 'for my Husband'

By Jennifer Abbey

Ok, that's not something you hear every day. Let's credit God for both the young model's journey, and the writer who cared to publish the story. 

Don't Let Valentine's Day Make You Cranky

By Robyn Lee at Catholic Match

Here, here! A post for the single un-attached! By Robyn Lee, a recent guest on AW 122, give her a listen! 

It's National Marriage Week

By the USCCB

From the I-must-live-under-a-rock dept: I didn't know that! When did we get that? Makes sense with Valentine's Day coming up.

Interview with Dr. Michael Barber - Scripture and New Media

By Brandon Vogt at The Thin Veil

A most excellent post - chock full of resources for your spiritual growth. I highly recommend them all! Bookmark and save for further exploration and digestion.

Handprints on the Mirror

By Leanne Willen at CatholicMom.com

Awww... sweet reflection about the little ones. 

Presidential Fathers and Sons

By Michael Medved in the Wall Street Journal

Here's an interesting angle regarding the recent history of the presidency.

The True Test of Leadership

By Mike Myatt at Forbes

Great advice for working women and men. It's simple, Mike writes: "If you focus on your family, your career won't suffer, it will flourish. Get this wrong and not only will your family suffer, but so will you..." 

The Loveliness of a Personal Litany

By Sarah Reinhard

Got saints? Sarah suggests a way to pray with the members of the communion of saints that are important to you. Sarah was a recent guest on AW talking about advent, and talking about blogging and books and more, way back on episode 11.

Strawberry Milk: A fun and easy treat for St. Valentine's Day

By Lacy Rabideau at Catholic Icing

Yes, emphasis on Easy!

Did I Just Have a Heart Attack?

By Susan Brinker at Women of Grace

It's February and Heart Awareness Month. Some good reminders here on the differences of heart symptoms between women and men.

Barbara Walters: "Heartbreaking" for Women to an Ultrasound (prior to their abortion)

By Steven Ertelt at LifeSiteNews.com

It causes more guilt. Hm. Sometimes guilt can lead us to do the right thing...

Hoops Star Elena Delle Donne Treasure Relationship with Older Sister

By Frank DeFord in Sports Illustrated

Ok, I love this story of the love of sisters and the love of basketball. 

Why the French make better parents. 

I don't think this is rocket-science, but I do think there are helpful insights if you need some encouragement in the parenting of small children. Some of these simple principles are inherent in a lot of parenting techniques I learned from Focus on the Family, and others, who emphasized the authoritative role (not authoritarianism) of parents. There is a corresponding article. 

And finally, a little hilarity... The Crescat and Nuns... do click through to the link to see Kat's spoof of the now-famous dating service video of the woman and her over-the-top love of pets. I shoulda put it on the F.U.N. Quotient, but...

Among Women ReadHER 10.15.11 Lotsa random H's: HPV, Hospitality, Halloween, & the Holy Father...

Among Women ReadHer

10.15.11

The Holy Father's Catechesis on Prayer: Psalm 23
Translated by Diane Montagna
Each week, at the General Audience on Wednesday, the Pope visits and prays with pilgrims from around the world. His recent messages have been on prayer, and last week, he spoke about Psalm 23. Some beautiful reflections on the images contained in that psalm are captured here.


"I Wouldn't Give You $5 for the Whole Operation..."
Tom Crowe at CatholicVote.org
A well stated posture we need to have about the Catholic Church in light of another the indictment of the Bishop of KC, MO... good insight here.


The HPV Vaccine -- Not for "Little Girls"
--Kathleen Berchelmann, MD at CatholicMom.com
Given all the discussions about it in the press, I really appreciated the health information synthesized by the Catholic Medical Association. 


A Special Mother is Born - a new book!
--Leticia Velasquez, from her blog, Cause of Our Joy
A new book, edited by Leticia, is a wonderful anthology of essays and stories for parents of children with special needs. You may recall Leticia's visits on AW back on episodes 6 and 30.

Singles: "Entrust your future to the Lord."
--By Bishop Rhodes
That's a word for all of us! 


Shrews
By The Crescat (Katrina Fernandez, now over at Patheos)
This came out while I was away, and it continued to get traffic into this week. 


New Love, New Vocabulary
--Elizabeth Duffy
A new columnist over at Patheos manages to take on marriage, fidelity, and the new missal translation all in the same article.


I Just Went to Get My Hair Done (and saved a baby from abortion instead.)
--Kelly Clinger from LifeSiteNews.com
Ever notice how freely women speak to each other at the hair salon? I mean I have had some pretty amazing conversations with complete strangers there over the years. Just sayin'. You never know when the moment will come where God puts you in a situation to just speak up, with love, and with compassion for the woman next to you. 


Costumes For Kids Can Send the Wrong Message
--Mary Beth Hicks at Family Events
Halloween celebrations -- and the "appropriate" costumes for children! -- are a mixed bag in our society. Mary Beth has some straight talk on the subject.


My Nouveay Traditional SAHM Lifestyle and Amanda Marcotte's Exploding Head
Simcha Fisher at her blog at National Catholic Register
Simcha's covering a lot of important ground here as we look at motherhood, women's roles, and the culture. See what you think.

Harveen's Brand of Hospitality

---Lisa Hendey at Faith and Family Live!

Lisa walked right into the arms of a spiritual mother cared for an nurtured her without reserve. Let us take notes. (Also, see Lisa's forthcoming book found in the video trailer below.)

The book trailer for Lisa Hendey's newest title:

Be looking for Lisa Hendey's conversation with me "Among Women" coming up soon!

Other Books I can heartily recommend:
Here are two reviews for "Catholicism" from Fr Robert Barron that you've heard me brag on...
from Kathryn Jean Lopez & Maria Johnson


And here's my own take on Brandon Vogt's "The Church and New Media", which I subtitle The Catholic Tourist's Guide for the Digital Continent.

Among Women #88- The National Catholic Singles Conference!

Among Women 88 considers the single life and offers encouragement in the face of challenges. Today's guest is Anastasia Northrop the Director of the National Catholic Singles Conference Feb 25-27. Together we discuss a few themes of Theology of the Body as they apply to the single life. Plus we discuss the line up of speakers and events related to the upcoming NCSC.

In our saint segment, we look at today's feast day that celebrates the life of St Josephine Bakhita, who once was a slave after she was kidnapped during her Sudanese childhood , and was later a free woman who chose religious life.

For Catholic Singles only: A Conference for You! The NCSC!

Don't miss the National Catholic Singles Conference taking place next month Feb 25-27 in San Antonio Texas! 

Great Speakers!

Great Event Schedule!

FULL DETAILS HERE! 

Pass it on!

In honor of Valentine's Day

This video asks the question: What have you done for your marriage today?

Get support for your marriage at For Your Marriage.

For singles ministries, try Road to Cana, and Catholic Match.com, and the Theology of the Body website that promotes the National Singles Conference, coming up Feb. 19-21 in San Antonio, TX.

And finally, here's a hilarious-but-true video about the differences between the brains of men and women, from Christian pastor and marriage expert, Mark Gungor.

Catholic Singles: National conference just for you Feb 19-21!

Great speakers and a great weekend of celebration!

Get info here:

http://www.nationalcatholicsingles.com/