Ellen Gable is a wife and mother, freelance writer, author of two novels - Emily's Hope and In Name Only - and is a columnist for Amazing Catechists.com. She and her husband, James Hrkach, have been certified NFP teachers for the Couple to Couple League since 1984. They create Catholic family cartoons and live with their five sons in Pakenham, Ontario Canada. Be sure to enter our current contest to win a copy of one of Ellen's two books. Does Deacon Tom have a Smiley Face on today? You'd think so. God is Good! Avery (www.livewtl.com) shares a meditation on a line from the song "Hold Us Together" by Matt Maher (http://www.mattmahermusic.com/) about God's grace and forgiveness. Lisa Mladnich advises us to enjoy studying and learning when we endeavor to teach the Faith. Sarah Reinhard gives you an opportunity to send your ideas and suggestions for upcoming Mary Moments and shares a quote from Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical On the Rosary. Special thanks to Susan Bailey, who graciously agreed to let us use her Ave Maria music. This episode of Catholic Moments is sponsored by CatholicMatch.com, the Leading Catholic Singles Community. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Ellen Gable: www.fullquiverpublishing.com http://ellengable.wordpress.com www.amazingcatechists.com Current CatholicMom.com Contests CatholicMom.com Book Club The Catholic Company The Handbook for Catholic Moms: The Catholic Company, Amazon, Aquinas and More or Barnes & Noble Lisa’s Facebook Profile, SQPN Connect Page, Plurk, Twitter Catholic Mom Logo Store Yoursphere Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes