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Live from the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers conference at Xavier University, Lisa shares interviews with many conference participants on the topics of building strong marriages and solid families.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: Music by PoppleCurrent CatholicMom.com ContestsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyThe Handbook for Catholic Moms: The Catholic Company, Amazon, Aquinas and More or Barnes & NobleLisa's Facebook Profile, SQPN Connect Page, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo StoreYoursphere Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes ​

This week, Catholic Moments hits the road with a trip to the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit in St. Charles Illinois. Join us as with hit the show floor to meet a variety of exhibitors to find out what’s new and exciting. Mentioned in this week’s show: John Michael Talbot Illuminated Ink Wee Believers Vatican Library Collection Pauline Books and Media 10-20-30 Go! Bert Ghezzi The Word Among Us Paulist Press Ave Maria Press 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: Music by Popple 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

Reverend J. Brian Bransfield is a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Fr. Bransfield joins us today to discuss his new book, The Human Person: According to John Paul II. He currently serves at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as Assistant General Secretary and Executive Director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis. Fr. Bransfield received his doctorate in moral theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. Prior to his current appointment, he served as professor of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He is a noted national speaker and retreat director. A Colorado atheist sees a television commercial produced by the folks at www.catholicscomehome.org and is led to God's truth and the one, holy and apostolic Church. Deacon Tom invites you to learn about Catholics Come Home and perhaps share a message of faith with others. "Change the world." It's a phrase we hear a lot! But what does it really mean? In this week's teen moment, Avery talks about how changing the world begins with changing our hearts. Our Amazing Catechist Lisa takes a look at catechesis for the deaf. 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: The Human Person: According to John Paul II National Theology of the Body Congress Catholic New Media Celebration Music by Popple 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

Matt Swaim is the producer of the Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN radio and the author of the wonderful new book The Eucharist and the Rosary: Mystery, Meditation, Power, Prayer. A convert to the Catholic church in 2005, he and his wife Colleen live in Cincinnati, OH with two chickens and an English bulldog. How often have you meditated upon your wishes for a priest at the end of his life? In honor of Monsignor Collins and all deceased priests, Deacon Tom has prepared this reflection on "What Happens When a Priest Dies". In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard examines the first joyful mystery, the Annunciation, as a Yes Factor we can all use in our lives. Special thanks to Susan Bailey, who graciously agreed to let us use her Ave Maria music. Why do we go to mass? To GET something, or to GIVE something? In this week's teen moment, Avery (www.livewtl.com) shares a reflection on going to mass with the right mindset. 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: Music by Popple 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

Gregory F. A. Pierce has over 40 years of experience working for social justice. He is the president of ACTA Publications. Greg is the author of several books, including the best seller Spirituality at Work: 10 Ways to Balance Your Life on the Job. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Chicago and have three young-adult children. Today Greg joins us to discuss his latest book, The World as It Should Be: Living Authentically in the Here-And-Now Kingdom of God. Is there serious illness in your family or circle of friends? Did you know that others have been praying for your intention for years? That's the topic of today's Deacon Moment. And please let us know of your prayer needs. What do floods and social sin have to do with one another? In this week's teen moment, Avery shares a reflection on Noah's story and how it relates to the problems with social sin that we face today. This week in our Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard introduces the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary in the first of a series reflecting 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: Music by Teresa Smith, Popple, Chip Richter 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

This week, we speak with Teresa Tomeo and Cheryl Dickow about their great new project for young men, All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters. Teresa is an award-winning veteran journalist and best-selling Catholic author and speaker. Her radio program is produced by Ave Maria radio and is carried by EWTN. It is called “Catholic Connection.” Most recently, Teresa’s “All Things Girl” book series was made into a 13 part television program for EWTN Global Catholic Television. Cheryl is a Catholic author and speaker who founded Bezalel Books in 2007. Bezalel Books is a Catholic publishing company interested in producing quality Catholic books for kids and classrooms. In this week's Deacon Moment, Tom has built a profile of the PERFECT priest for you. Avery talks about her Confirmation and embracing the relationships that we have with Christ, even in the crazy and busy times of our lives. In this week’s Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard considers sympathy and the adventure of living with God in control. 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: Music by Teresa Smith, Popple, Chip Richter 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

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

Father William C. Nicholas is a priest of the Archdiocese of San Francisco currently serving at Our Lady of Loretto Parish in Novato Ca, in northern Marin County. Ordained on June 23, 2001, Father Nicholas writes regularly for the Catholic San Francisco and is the author of I Saw the World End: An Introduction to the Bible's Apocalyptic Literature. Father Nicholas has taught classes in Adult Faith Formation in both Scripture and Liturgy since his first assignment. Deacon Tom takes on a question from Mark S. of Philadelphia about how to keep positive in spite of the problems and scandals we hear about these days. Tom's Answer? Perspective. Avery shares a reflection on serenity and surrendering to God with a prayer by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Lisa Mladnich recommends "running a tight ship" in your faith formation efforts. Sarah Reinhard shares a guilty confession about her language in this week’s Mary Moment, and a tip for how you might find help from Mary if you share her struggles. Also, a 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: Greatness in Our Teenagers: A 10 Step Guide for Parents and Educators Greatness in Teens website Music – Popple, Matthew Baute 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

This week, we celebrate Catholic Moments Podcast announcer Eric Hendey's recent big college new and our own Avery's 14th birthday with a look at the book Greatness in Our Teenagers: A 10 Step Guide for Parents and Educators by our guests Peter and Filomena Tassi. Midwest friends, be sure to come out for Lisa's visits to Chicago on 4/14 and the University of Notre Dame on 4/17 - details on both events can be found at LisaHendey.com. Have you ever heard a Pentecostal Preacher? Ever heard a Catholic who used to be a Pentecostal Preacher? Join Tom in this Deacon Moment about Alex Jones and his conversion. Lisa Mladnich shares a "public service announcement" for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As we near Divine Mercy Sunday, Sarah Reinhard uses this week’s Mary Moment to share her experience with praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. She also mentions the free Rosary CDs from Catholicity, the Divine Mercy Novena, and the sung version of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. 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: Greatness in Our Teenagers: A 10 Step Guide for Parents and Educators Greatness in Teens website Music - Popple, Matthew Baute 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