Catholic Momcast

Maria, Allison, and Fr. Charlie chat about Pope Leo's favirote movies and their take on It's a Wonderful Life and The Sound of Music. Sta tuned for Part two next month!

Links for this Episode:

• Pope Leo's Top Four Movie Pics

Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras get together for a fun conversation about Christmas.

Maria and Allison chat about Christmas and their family traditions.

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• Patrick the Donkey's Story
• Shepherd Roy's Story
• Angel Malak's Story

Maria and seminarian John Paul Pierce have a lovely conversation about his discernment journey. Let us pray for all seminarians in formation.

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• USCCB Resources for Vocations

Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom (Sophia Institute Press).

Greg Willits is a Catholic author, media creator, and evangelist. Founder of RosaryArmy.com, along with his wife, Jennifer Greg has written numerous books, including the newly published God Doesn't Hate Me After All, a powerful memoir of faith, healing, and rediscovering God's relentless love. A pioneer in Catholic new media, Greg has produced podcasts, videos, and resources that have helped countless people grow in their spiritual lives. With honesty and humor, he shares the ups and downs of discipleship, inviting others to encounter Christ with authenticity and hope.

• God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom
• Rosary Army Website

Maria and Allison discuss the high hopes they have for Advent, and the reality that it is a time to slow down and wait.

Links for this Episode:

• Catholic Mom Advent Playlist on Spotify

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Gracie Jagla, author of If the Pope Had a Puppy (OSV Kids).

Gracie Jagla is a wife, mother, and award-winning children's book author, with a heart for writing faith-filled stories that draw children (and their families) closer to the love of Jesus. She also writes and hosts the podcast Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime — a cozy, bi-weekly show where Catholic children's authors (often including Gracie herself) read their stories aloud for families.

Links for this Episode:

• Gracie Jagla's books and more
• If the Pope Had a Puppy

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholic Mom contributor Caitrin Bennett, author of the award-winning book, Holier Matrimony (Marian Press).

Caitrin Bennett is a homeschooling mom of 4 young children, and author of the award-winning book Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace.

Links for this Episode:

• Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace
• Caitrin Bennett at Catholicmom.com

Maria Morera Johnson has a fun conversation with Lisa Hendey about her new book, Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way (Loyola Press).

In Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way, Lisa Hendey invites readers into ongoing friendship with Jesus that unfolds not only in quiet prayer but in the everyday rhythms of life, from carpools to hospital rooms. This 52-week devotional uses Lectio Divina to help you reflect on Scripture, connect it to your daily experiences, and respond in heartfelt reflection. With relatable stories, cultural touchpoints, and thoughtful prompts, Lisa shows how Jesus is present in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of our lives.

Links for this Episode:

• Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way: A Weekly Devotional
• Lisa Hendey's Website

Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss the ongoing call to prayer for All Souls during the month of November.

Maria and Allison discuss November as the month we remember and pray for all souls. It's a time to lift up our loved ones who've gone before us and trust in God's mercy to bring them home to heaven.

Links for this Episode:

• Church Pop article: How to Offer a Plenary Indulgence for the Souls in Purgatory

Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about transitions and change in our lives.

Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom.

• Broken By Me by Inés Huber Mersch
• Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson