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On this week's show, we discuss the Rosary and how to make it a more integral part of our daily journey with Gretchen Crowe, author of Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II. About Gretchen Crowe: Gretchen R. Crowe is editorial director for periodicals at OSV, where she oversees the publication of Our Sunday Visitor, the only national Catholic weekly newspaper in the United States. She also oversees content of The Priest, Deacon Digest and Take Out magazines, and Simply Catholic and Radiant online. An award-winning writer and photographer, Crowe has been a member of the Catholic Press Association since 2005. She is author of two books: "Why the Rosary, Why Now?" (OSV, 2017) and "Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II" (OSV, 2019). Crowe lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her husband and two children. You can follow her on Twitter @GretchenOSV. About Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II: During his papacy, Pope John Paul II ardently encouraged the faithful to return to the Rosary - his own favorite prayer. He demonstrated his love for it by praying all the mysteries every day, and by writing, speaking, and preaching about it. He knew from his personal experience of prayer that we come to know the person of Jesus Christ through Mary and the Rosary. With this book, you can pray the Rosary with the saint who loved it so much. For each mystery of the Rosary, you will find: The spiritual fruit that accompanies each mystery A short reflection on how Pope St. John Paul II embodied the spiritual fruit A Scripture passage for reflection An excerpt from a talk or writing of John Paul II Whether the Rosary is already your favorite prayer or you're just learning to pray it, Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II will help you "rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the Liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives." Check out books by Lisa Hendey at Amazon and find all of our book and movie suggestions at Lisa's Amazon Influencer list. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we address the close connection between the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture with popular apologist Jimmy Akin as we discuss his newest work The Bible Is A Catholic Book. About Jimmy Akin: Jimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. As the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, he has more than twenty-five years of experience defending and explaining the Faith. Jimmy is a convert to the Faith and has an extensive background in the Bible, theology, the Church Fathers, philosophy, canon law, and liturgy. Jimmy is a weekly guest on the national radio program Catholic Answers Live, a regular contributor to Catholic Answers Magazine, and a popular blogger and podcaster. His personal web site is JimmyAkin.com. About The Bible Is A Catholic Book: In The Bible Is a Catholic Book, Jimmy shows how the Bible cannot exist apart from the Church. In its origins and its formulation, in the truths it contains, in its careful preservation over the centuries and in the prayerful study and elucidation of its mysteries, Scripture is inseparable from Catholicism. This is fitting since both come from God for our salvation. For Catholics who sometimes get intimidated by the Bible (especially scriptural challenges from Protestants), The Bible Is a Catholic Book will help them better understand and take pride in this gift that God gave the world through the Church. And the clarity and charity that Jimmy uses as explains how the early Church gave us the Bible will make it accessible to non-Catholic Christians as well. Check out books by Lisa Hendey at Amazon and find all of our book and movie suggestions at Lisa's Amazon Influencer list. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we travel virtually to Italy and the Vatican with popular radio host, speaker, author and travel expert Teresa Tomeo. About Teresa Tomeo: Over the past two decades, Teresa Tomeo has explored almost every region in Italy and has led pilgrimages and tours to Italy over 50 times. Having served as a journalist for 30+ years, Teresa has covered numerous assignments, including the canonization of several new saints in Rome. This gave her a unique understanding of how to navigate the Eternal City, whether one is traveling there as a tourist or a pilgrim interested in a Papal audience. As an experienced journalist, every time she goes to Italy she uncovers something new, explores the roots and history behind the beautiful Italian culture, food, architecture, art, music, faith and more. Her weekday morning radio program Catholic Connection is co-produced by EWTN and Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is now heard on over 500 radio stations worldwide, and on the internet through the Eternal Word Radio Network. Teresa owns her own speaking and communications company, Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC. Teresa and her husband, Deacon Dominick Pastore, live in Michigan and both F.B.I.'s, (Full Blooded Italians). They lead retreats and pilgrimages to Italy and other amazing destinations around the world. To learn more about Teresa Tomeo and her work as a syndicated talk show host, visit her personal web site at TeresaTomeo.com. About T's Italy: Through personalized trip planning and consulting on all things Italia—food, music, art, faith, and culture—Teresa Tomeo taps into her Italian heritage, thousands of hours of research, and twenty-plus years covering Vatican events, leading pilgrimages, and vacationing with her husband Deacon Dominick throughout Italy's coastline and charming countryside. A short questionnaire beforehand helps Teresa pinpoint interests and tailor an unforgettable Italy journey for travelers. The T's Italy website also offers free videos & blogs on Italy's hidden gems, as well as personalized trip memory services. Learn more about T's Italy at www.TravelItalyExpert.com. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, author Chad Steward takes us on an exciting storytelling adventure with Britfield & the Lost Crown, a new middle-school fiction adventure that has taken him on a fantastic personal journey. About C.R. Stewart: Born in Newport Beach, California, C.R. Stewart is a prolific writer with twenty years of experience writing fiction, nonfiction, and movie screenplays. In addition, he is a highly respected producer, international consultant, and prominent speaker. Now based in San Diego, he is a strong supporter of education and the arts. C.R. enjoys writing, world travel, reading, riding, swimming, sailing, and tennis. Concerning his first novel for middle-grade readers, he said, "I came up with the idea for Britfield and the Lost Crown while sitting in a boring meeting, doodling a picture of a hot air balloon". About the Book: Britfield & the Lost Crown is a fast-paced middle school/young adult adventure novel that transports the reader from the smoldering crags of Yorkshire, through the heart of England, and finally to the magnificent shores of Dover. Creating an interactive world of mystery and adventure, culture and education, Britfield is about friendship, family, loyalty, and courage. The first in a five-book series, Britfield presents a book real-world children can relate to. This fresh approach entertains the reader with accurate geography, history, architecture, and culture throughout the exciting story. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we journey virtually to the California Missions with St. Junipero Serra and Christian Clifford, author of three books on the Apostle of California. About Christian Clifford: Christian Clifford is a veteran educator, currently teaching high school juniors and graduate students, and the author of three books about Catholic Church history in Spanish-Mexican California. Clifford's writings have appeared in California Teacher, Catholic San Francisco, Catholic Standard, Today's Catholic Teacher and on Aleteia, Angelus News, Catholic Exchange, ChurchPOP, Crux, Nuestra Parroquia, Patheos, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For fun, he enjoys walking the 800-mile California Missions Trail. For more information, visit www.Missions1769.com. Christian Clifford's Books: Saint Junipero Serra: Making Sense of the History and Legacy Who Was Saint Junipero Serra? Meet Pablo Tac: Indian from the Far Shores of California Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we catch up with the always awesome Mark Hart to learn about The 99 his new project with Ascension Press that offers a terrific evangelization system that's sure to spark the faith in your parish family. About Mark Hart: Mark Hart a twenty-five year veteran of Catholic ministry, currently serves as the executive vice president of Life Teen International. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a best-selling author or editor of more than twenty books, an award-winning media producer, and a renowned radio host. His popular Bible study programs T3: The Teen Timeline, Encounter, and Altaration have helped transform Catholic youth and young adult Scripture study in parishes, classrooms, and homes. A devoted husband and father of four, Mark's passion for the gospel and for evangelization are contagious and inspiring. About The 99: Ascension has launched a new system for evangelization called The 99 to engage Catholics and encourage them to evangelize the Church, their communities, and the culture. The system is made up of three parts, each designed to help Catholics easily organize an effective, ongoing evangelization effort within their parish walls and beyond: a short series of "mission" videos, a leadership training component, and a book. Each draws on the expertise of a group of experienced evangelization experts to help inspire Catholic individuals and groups to "go out into the deep" and share the Gospel. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we explore a fantastic new resource with author and international speaker Katie Prejean McGrady. Katie is the project manager for Ave Explores, a Catholic speaker and the author of Follow and Room 24. She served as one of three delegates for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to the Pre-Synod Meeting on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment in Rome in 2018. About Ave Explores: Ave Explores: Mary is a project of Ave Maria Press to provide insight, ideas, and practical resources to help everyday Catholics better understand the continued importance of the Virgin Mary not only in the Church but our own lives. It will include articles, videos, podcasts, social media exclusives, surprising facts, and resources for classrooms and parishes. Signup is free at https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mary-signup/. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we journey through the ages with Philip Kosloski, the founder of Voyage Comics & Publishing. Best known for his new comic book series, Finnian and the Seven Mountains, Philip shares how he was inspired to start a Catholic comic book company to share his faith and tell amazing stories. About Voyage Comics: Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where myths come alive, heroes are born, and good struggles against evil. Seeking to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of Viking marauders, a young man named Finnian leaves his monastic school in Ireland to find a legendary sword rumored to have the extraordinary power to defeat evil. Join writer Philip Kosloski, and artists Michael LaVoy and Jim Fern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN ANNUAL, and CROSSING MIDNIGHT) on an epic adventure that begins on the mysterious island of Skellig Michael, where the sword was last seen. The journey continues with Issue #3 of the Finnian and the Seven Mountains Series! Voyage Comics is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of the next chapter in the series that continues right where Issue #2 left off. This issue will feature the breathtaking island of Mont St. Michel off the northern coast of France and follow Finnian and his crew as they battle against mysterious evil forces. Visit Voyage Comics on Facebook or Twitter. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we laugh and cry with director, producer and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan as we discuss her new book When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith, and Funny People. About the Book: In 2017, writer, director and producer, Jeannie Gaffigan's life came to a crashing halt when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. The mother of five kids, six if you include her husband, could only think "I might die," as she sat in the ER in star-covered sweats too whimsical for the seriousness of the situation. Thankfully, Jeannie and her family were able to survive this time of crisis and now she's ready to share her miraculous story; how she had the brutal conversation with her children, her parents, and close friends; how she came to terms with feeling powerless with the difficult recovery of being bedridden and not eating for a month; how she started to realize the importance of her relationships; and ultimately, to learn, and relearn to be more present in life. Visit Jeannie Gaffigan at her website, Twitter, or Instagram. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, John Meyer, Executive Director of the Napa Institute, explains the critical mission of this unique organization in today's Catholic Church. The Napa Institute seeks to examine, with a spirit of charity, intellectual rigor, and fidelity to the magisterium, the most critical issues faced by Catholics in the culture. They accomplish their goals through conferences, experiences, and symposiums, inspiring attendees to deepen their relationship with Christ and with each other. For more information on the Napa Institute, please visit http://napa-institute.org. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.