Lisa Hendey Friends

Our special guest for this week's show is Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice. This noted and Catholic journalist skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict's key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Woodeene helps us understand how a commitment to being environmentally responsible blends with our Catholic faith and offers suggestions for building this lifestyle within our families. We begin a series of monthly reflections on the Year of the Priest. In today's reflection, Deacon Tom invites us to consider that priests are a manifestation of the love of Christ, and that priests are the gloves that God uses to touch us. In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard reflects on Mary as a baby person, inspired by the experience of her brother's new son. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice by Woodeene Koenig-BrickerSQPN ConnectCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, SQPN Connect Page, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

Our guest this week is Steve Weidenkopf, noted speaker and author of the amazing resource Epic: A Journey Through Church History. Epic is a twenty part study on the two thousand year history of the Catholic Church. Steve and his co-author, Dr. Alan Schreck, identfy the main events in history, culture and politics, as well as identifying the popes, martyrs, saints and Doctors of the Church. This week, Deacon Tom shares a reflection "Do Not Lose Heart -- There is Good News!" Tom's sharing is based on thoughts from a Staff Worker at Madonna House in Canada. Sarah Reinhard reflects on a passage from Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, encouraging us to seek Christ's peace in the midst of suffering. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Steve Weidenkopf - CatholicTimeline.com Epic: A Journey Through Church HistoryEpic: A Journey Through Church History,20-Part Study (20 CDs)Epic: A Journey Through Church History, 20-Part Study (10 DVDs)Purchase Epic through the Catholic Company Natural Family Planning Awareness Week Resources from USCCBFamily Catechetical Books ContestA Catholic Mom's Ultimate Embroidered Gift Set ContestSQPN ConnectCatholic RoundupCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, SQPN Connect Page, Plurk, Twitter Catholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

On this week's episode, we feature the story of Kathy Bleichrodt, a Catholic mom of four who was inspired to create the Mother Mary series of catechetical books for Catholic families. In conjunction with this week's podcast, we are offering you a chance to win one of three prize packages of Kathy's books. Click here to enter this super giveaway and share these terrific resources with the special children in your life. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled "Spiritual Freedom" inspired by the books Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus and Spiritual Freedom: God's Life-changing Gift by Father Dave Pivonka. Sarah Reinhard encourages us to emulate Mary's trusting surrender to God's will for our lives in this week's Mary Moment. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Family Catechetical Books Contest A Catholic Mom's Ultimate Embroidered Gift Set ContestSQPN ConnectOur Lady of Guadalupe Family Picnic and Christian ConcertL'Angelus CatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, SQPN Connect Page, Plurk, Twitter Catholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

This week, we share the special music of Dr. Mike McCabe, a pediatrician and Catholic family man. "The purpose of my music is to draw the family together and celebrate what they are all about" says Dr. Mike. The types and styles of music chosen by Dr. Mike shows this very thing. "I like songs that are of a nature that both child and adult will enjoy. The lyrics have things that will give both age groups something to enjoy and share. My goal is to have songs that are enjoyed by both adult and child, although often for different reasons." Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on Blessed Junipero Serra and reminds us of the special song "I Can Only Imagine", performed by Catholic recording artist Angelina. In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard reminds us to tune in to the voice of Jesus Christ as Mary did. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Dr. Mike McCabeA Catholic Mom's Ultimate Embroidered Gift Set ContestCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

Join me for a trip to San Antonio to attend this year's Catholic New Media Celebration, sponsored by SQPN. We speak with the participants, speakers and sponsors who made this event such a great success. Links for this Episode: Music by Sarah BauerVote for Catholic Moments at the Catholic New Media AwardsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

Jerry Weber is a California and San Diego County native. Jerry is a former liberal who spent most of his teenage years mixed up with drugs and a very dysfunctional home life. Feeling called by God to turn his life around at 17, Jerry -- a lifelong Catholic -- found himself attending Mass and graduating high school a semester early. Now at age 31 Jerry has grown into a proud Catholic with more Conservative values than he would have ever imagined. Struggling to be a better Catholic, on top of dealing with anxiety and depression issues, Jerry shares his story on how God and the Church have and will continue to transform his life, how dealing with an anxiety disorder has affected his spiritual life, and how others can learn from his story. Deacon Tom Fox closes out this month's series on marriage with a reflection entitled "Marriage is a Partner Ship". Be sure to download Deacon Tom's Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard invites this week to hold the hand of our Blessed Mother Mary. Take a look at Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady recommended by Sarah this week in her reflection. The Catholic New Media Celebration is being held June 27, 2009. We want to thank our sponsors: Knights of ColumbusMy Catholic VoiceThe Catholic CompanyFaith & Family Aquinas & More Catholic Goods For those who are unable to attend the conference, the entire program will be streamed online via the SQPN Live Ustream Channel. Tune in throughout the day to hear talks by Fr. Dave Dwyer, Patrick Madrid and many other podcasters and bloggers, as well as a concert by Sarah Bauer. Program details and times can be found here. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Music by Sarah BauerVote for Catholic Moments at the Catholic New Media AwardsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

This week, we share the soulful music of talented Catholic jazz artist Deanna Witkowski. After enjoying our interview, be sure to click here for your chance to win one of five copies of Deanna's new CD, From This Place. Deacon Tom Fox continues our monthlong series on Marriage with a reflection that addresses problems in marriages and offers hope, inspiration and resources. Be sure to download Deacon Tom's Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard has a reflection this week contemplating the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Be sure to check out Sarah's column on this topic at Today's Catholic Woman for more information on this topic. The Catholic New Media Celebration is being held June 27, 2009. We want to thank our sponsors: Knights of Columbus My Catholic Voice The Catholic Company Faith & Family Aquinas & More Catholic Goods For those who are unable to attend the conference, the entire program will be streamed online via the SQPN Live Ustream Channel. Tune in throughout the day to hear talks by Fr. Dave Dwyer, Patrick Madrid and many other podcasters and bloggers, as well as a concert by Sarah Bauer. Program details and times can be found here. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Deanna Witkowski Vote for Catholic Moments at the Catholic New Media Awards CatholicMom.com Book Club The Catholic Company Lisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, Twitter Catholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

Our guest on this week's podcast is one of my favorite authors and motivational speakers, Dave Durand. We discuss his latest book, Win the World (Without Losing Your Soul). Deacon Tom Fox continues our monthlong series on Marriage with a reflection entitled "For Better or For Worse". Be sure to download Deacon Tom's Marriage Repair and Enhancement Resources document today - it is filled with wonderful suggestions, book recommendations and a Marriage Sharing and Discussion Tool. This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a monthlong contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. Sarah Reinhard shares this week's Mary Moment entitled "The Glories of Mary". Grow closer to Our Blessed Mother with Sarah's book suggestions this week. Don't forget to register for SQPN's upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration and enter to win this week's Friends Forever Girls Doll Contest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Dave Durand Books: Win the World (Without Losing Your Soul)Perpetual Motivation: How to Light Your Fire and Keep It Burning in Your Career and in LifeTime Management for Catholics Catholic Music Spotlight: Send Me by Billie Tarascio Vote for Catholic Moments at the Catholic New Media AwardsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

This week, we feature three special books from Halo Publishing International and their wonderful authors. In I am a Vivor Leona Ashley writes about her daughter Abigail who has survived and flourished despite having her arm amputated in infancy. Crista Stewart wrote The Little Frog to help children understand to accept themselves and others just as God made them. Tina Schneider and Anna Discenzo and the students of The Montessori School at Holy Rosary collaborated on Remembering D. Remembering D is a poignant story of a young man named Demetrius Cameron-Lee Smith who made such a deep and permanent impression on so many hearts in his short lifetime that a book was written in his honor by his classmates and teacher. The bittersweet compilation of words, photographs and illustrations is dedicated to Demetrius, a brain cancer victim whose life was claimed at the tender age of twelve but who was an inspiration to all he met through his courage, zest for life and faith in God. Deacon Tom Fox begins a month-long series on Marriage with a reflection entitled "When Matt met Leysa". This month, Deacon Tom is sponsoring a monthlong contest - your chance to win one of four great Catholic marriage books. To enter, visit SQPN.com and leave a comment on any of the June episodes of the Catholic Moments Podcast by June 30, 2009. Four winners will be randomly drawn to receive one book apiece. In this week's Mary Moment, Sarah Reinhard discusses how Mary, Mother of God applies to the lives of today's modern woman and continues her commentary on Marialis Cultus. Don't forget to register for SQPN's upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration and enter to win this week's Friends Forever Girls Doll Contest. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Halo Publishing InternationalI am a Vivor by Leona AshleyThe Little Frog by Crista StewartRemembering D by the D TeamInBetweenSundays.com - Great new podcast by Nick and Pat PadleyVote for Catholic Moments at the Catholic New Media AwardsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes

This week, we take a focused look at the Permanent Diaconate in an extended conversation with Deacon Tom Fox and Deacon Chuck Stevens. Both men share their vocation stories, their Deacon formation experiences and resources they recommend to men exploring the Permanent Diaconate. I'm happy to share selections from Deacon Chuck's newest CD Harvest of Love during this episode. Sarah Reinhard joins us for another wonderful Mary Moment. Be sure to visit the Mary Moments Carnival being hosted at Sarah's great blog this week. Don't forget to register for SQPN's upcoming Catholic New Media Celebration. Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [email protected]. Links for this Episode: Deacon Tom FoxDeacon Chuck StevensBooks on the Permanent Diaconate: Ministry and the Family of the Permanent Deacon by Dottie Mraz101 Questions and Answers On Deacons Minnesota Catholic Home Education ConferenceThe Catholic Hack podcastCatholic Spotlight Podcast Voting and Review PageCatholic New Media CelebrationSQPN Star TeamsCatholicMom.com Book ClubThe Catholic CompanyLisa's Facebook Profile, Plurk, TwitterCatholic Mom Logo Store Subscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes