A mid-summer podcast about one of the most important subjects for a Christian—our prayer life! This topic is dear to my heart and you'll find many related podcasts (listed below) that I hope you'll investigate if you have time. The care and feeding of your soul comes from a life of prayer that is coupled with sanctifying grace found in the sacraments, chief among them—the Eucharist. Today's focus on prayer comes from my conversation with author and blogger, and longtime friend, Barb Szyszkiewicz, who brings us a new book, The Handy Little Guide: PRAYER.  I recommend Barb's book not only for yourself, but as a gift for others. It's short and an economical purchase, too. It's the latest in The Handy Little Guide Series from Our Sunday Visitor. In our saint segment, we power up with inspiration, wisdom and advice and drawn from several saints on the how-and-why's about prayer. So much good stuff, below. Be sure to check out the book and the related podcasts!   Links for this episode: About Barb Szyszkiewicz: The Handy Little Guide: Prayer By Barb Szyszkiewicz Barb's blog at Franciscan Mom Barb's work and writing at CatholicMom.com AW 48: Barb and Pat's convo on the podcast (Oh! So many years ago!) about Barb being a Secular Franciscan AW 157: Barb's guest slot on the "Midlife Madres" series   Other shows of related interest: AW 175: Appointment with God AW 93: Adoraton of the Blessed Sacrament AW Espresso Shot 13: My adoration story: AW 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus AW 77 Special edition on Prayer AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat About Prayer Journaling: AW 236 AW 239 AW 252   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn via this website's contact page, or on the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.   Book Photo courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor.  Banner Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

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Among Women 259: The Care and Feeding of Your Prayer Life

  Welcome to Episode 46 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary In this espresso shot, I continue my series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary. This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on May 31, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.   Links for this episode: "The Visitation" - from my archives at CatholicMom.com   Other shows in this series: AW Espresso Shot #45: Mother of God   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.  You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.  Image credit: Stained glass window with Elizabeth and Mary, Visitation Monastery, Mobile, Alabama. Photo by Pat Gohn.

Among Women Espresso Shot #46 — The Visitation

Ramping up for the feast of the Sacred Heart on June 11, we're diving deep into devotion of the Sacred Heart with author and speaker, Emily Jaminet. Her latest book is called Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life and it is absolutely red hot wisdom on the subject. You'll also learn about enthroning the Sacred Heart in your home or elsewhere. One of my favorite stories that Emily tells is about a lonely woman whose experience of isolation during the pandemic was transformed by this devotion. Oh, there's so much more! I also give a short read from the book on the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque whom Jesus used mightily to bring this devotion, eventually, to the world. If you've never discover the richness of the Among Women archives, I've created a list of listener favorites: Check out the TOP 25 Among Women podcasts of all time, as indicated by our download numbers.   Links for this episode: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque The Top 25 Among Women podcasts of all time – Listener Favorites! EmilyJaminet.com – learn more about Emily Jaminet and her other books Sign up for the June 9 webcast about the Sacred Heart here Book: Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life, by Emily Jaminet WelcomeHisHeart.com – learn about enthronement and devotion to the Sacred Heart for your home, parish, or school, including: The 12 Promises   Other shows of related interest: AW 89: The Sacred Heart AW Espresso Shot #26: Devotion to the Sacred Heart AW Espresso Shot #28: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart AW 229: The Friendship Project, with Emily Jaminet and Michele Faehnle The TOP 25  Reminders:  Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.   Image credit: Banner: Sacred Heart Chapel, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington NY. Photo by Fr. Barry Braum, https://unsplash.com/@fr_barry  

Among Women 258: Secrets of the Sacred Heart

After an unexpected hiatus, I'm back in the studio and delighted to kick off our spring and summer line up of podcasts with my guest Allison Gingras. Together we'll explore the latest book*** offering from WINE (Women in the New Evangelization): Called By Name. ***BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! For those who act quickly when this podcast is released... leave a comment and have your name placed in the free drawing for a copy of this new book. Entry comments will be open until May 10, 2021, 11:59PM Pacific Time. Winners will be contacted by email. (U.S. residents only, please.) I'll also introduce a saint who is new to me—and one who has particular spoken to me with her example and courage when it comes to aging with grace. I've referenced many resources in this conversation, so please check out the related podcasts below! Thanks for listening!   Links for this episode: St. Paula Frassinetti's bio at the Vatican Called By Name: 365 Daily Devotions for Catholic Women; edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist, Allison Gingras, and Alyssa Bormes Called By Name gift bundle and journal WINE website: CatholicVineyard.com Allison Gingras' website: ReconciledToYou.com   Other shows of related interest: AW 200: A conversation with Kelly Wahlquist and her book Created to Relate and about WINE, Women in the New Evangelization. AW 239: Allison Gingras with a panel discussing the Stay Connected journals AW 252: A conversation with Allison Gingras on her Seeking Peace journal AW 231: The Time is Now for the Rosary AW 241: A personal relationship with Mary AW Espresso Shot #12: My Rosary Story AW Espresso Shot #25: Devotion to Mary (For May!) Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app. Image credits: Book cover: Ave Maria Press Bundle: CatholicVineyard.com

Among Women 257: Called By Name

In the past year, I've been trying to avoid burnout. The coronavirus pandemic has brought scheduling challenges and changes that have required me to take a harder look at discerning how I spend my time. What am I saying "yes" to —in terms of my use of time? Keeping my calendar in front of Jesus, and keeping a daily prayer time, and keeping Sundays holy—and as a day of joy—have been life-saving. Trusting Jesus with my calendar is key, whether its job related stress, or what I'm cooking in the kitchen this week. That's why I'm talking  to Rachel Balducci, author of Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Our identity is not about what we do, but who we are in Christ. Rachel's message calls us to greater holiness first, and doing what God wants us to do. I also share about a Franciscan founder of two religious orders in the U.S. and Germany, Blessed Frances Scherviers. Frances was a woman who used her time well, helping to invite troubled women into a life with Christ.   Links for this episode: The life of Blessed Frances Scherviers Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance by Rachel Balducci Other books by Rachel Balducci are here and here. Find Rachel Balducci at The Gist on Catholic TV.   Other shows of related interest: AW 252: Seeking Peace AW 249: The Station of the Cross   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.   Image credit: Paico Oficial@paicooficial on Unsplash.

Among Women 256: Avoiding Overcommitment

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Mary, the Mother of God In this espresso shot, I begin the first in a year-long series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary. This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on January 1, and the title of Mary as Mother of God.   Links for this episode: A short video by Fr. Chris Alar from the Marians A short article by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio   Reminders: You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.  Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.  

Among Women Espresso Shot #45: Mother of God

In this episode get a behind the scenes look at the creation of a new book for children, A Saint in the Making, written by Lisa Hendey and illustrated by Katie Broussard. Both join me for a delightful conversation on this topic for families and caregivers for children. Also in this episode, enjoy a read-aloud segment with Pat sharing Charles Dickens' essay "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older." Plus a look ahead to the new year on Among Women.   Links for this episode: Charles Dickens, "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older" New Book: I'm A Saint in the Making  Learn more about Lisa Hendey Learn more about Katie Broussard Other shows of related interest: AW 250: My newest discussion about St. Joseph and praying the Litany of St. Joseph AW Espresso Shot #23: Devotion to St. Joseph AW 220: more on St. Joseph Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Among Women is now on the iHeart Radio app. Image credits: Banner: Davidson Luna on Unsplash  Book cover: Courtesy of Paraclete Press

Among Women 255: A Saint in the Making

In this episode we explore the care of caregivers ... and look to find ways to be demonstrably thankful for their good service to others. In our conversation segment, we are joined by Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson, authors of the The Caregiver's Companion. We also take inspiration from the writing of St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Paul as we look to develop deeper thankfulness in our lives.   Links for this episode: Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI Nourish for Caregivers  The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-centered Journal to Nourish your Soul    Other shows of related interest: AW 132:  St. Hildegard of Bingen AW 229: St. Hildegard of Bingen Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Among Women is not on the iHeart Radio app. Image credits: Banner: Priscilla Du Preez/ Unsplash Book: Ave Maria Press

Among Women 254: Thanksgiving for Caregivers

This episode celebrates the communion of saints—this amazing aspect of the Body of Christ both on heaven and earth. And we recall the beauty of November's month of the holy souls. My guest is Melanie Rigney who brings many stories of the saints in her book Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century. Also from the book, we delve into the life of St. Dulce of the Poor from Brazil. Saint segment: St. Dulce of the Poor "Among Women" Guest: Melanie Rigney   Links for this episode: MelanieRigney.com Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century by Melanie Rigney Sisterhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney Brotherhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney Catholic Moms Summit Nov 13-15, 2020 (Find the free registration or the All Access pass right here.)   Other shows of related interest: AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood, with Melanie Rigney AW 199: Beatitude = Being like Jesus, with Melanie Rigney   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Check out Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app. Photo credits: Top banner: Pat Gohn Book: Courtesy of Franciscan Media

Among Women 253: Radical Saints

October 16, 2020 In this episode: The times we live in — oh! — we all need to anchor our trust in God and seek peace amidst the chaos. Allison Gingras shares her faith story and lasting lessons in her new journal in the Stay Connected series: Seeking Peace – A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trust.  I also share from my own life my love for St. Francis de Sales and the inspiration to give my worry over to God during a difficult trial from my past. Plus I offer the comfort I've come to know in our saint segment with the consolation that is found from knowing our guardian angels.   Links for this episode: Among Women Drawing for Books in honor of Our Lady of the  Rosary. Go to this link and leave a comment. US residents only. Drawing ends Oct. 21, 2020. Introduction to the Devout Life, with an introduction by Pat Gohn. Webinar on the book at Our Sunday Visitor by Pat Gohn. Catholic Moms Summit - Nov 13-15, 2020: Go here for Free Registration and All Access Pass Allison Gingras at Reconciled to You Seeking Peace: A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trust by Allison Gingras (Stay Connected Journal series.)   Other shows of related interest: AW 239: Staying Connected with Allison Gingras and others AW Espresso Shot #34: More on St. Francis de Sales   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. New! Find Among Women on iHeart Radio, too!   Image credits: Banner at top: by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Book: OSV

Among Women 252: Seeking Peace

October 3, 2020 In this episode: "Blessed are They": St. Faustina "Among Women" Guest: Kathryn Jean Lopez This week we catch up with Kathryn Jean Lopez to examine her book, A Year with the Mystics. We share about the how the Christian life is enhanced by learning more about the mystics and great saints who have gone before us. Kathryn reads an excerpt from the book, and Pat does, too, in the saint segment dedicated to inspiration from St. Faustina's Diary.  Check out Pat's news about your opportunity to enter a free drawing for books and other giveaways between Oct. 7-21, 2020. Links for this episode: Don't forget to enter the free drawing coming to Among Women October 7 thru October 21 in celebration of our new website and Mary and the month of the Rosary! Link will be here when it goes live! Also check out PatGohn.net. A Year with the Mystics:  Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living by Kathryn Jean Lopez Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review . Also at: National Review Institute, Center for Religion, Culture and Civil Society God is Love - encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI   Catholic Moms Summit: Free to sign up here All Access Pass ($49.99) here    Other shows of related interest: AW 207: Defending the Faith with Clarity and Clarity, with Kathryn Jean Lopez AW 140 has some excerpts St Maria Faustina who brought us the Divine Mercy chaplet and more. (Adult Programming Note: the AW interview on that podcast talks with Dawn Eden, and we discuss healing sexual wounds.) AW 3: The life of St. Faustina and more AW Espresso Shot #8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet AW 146: Excerpts of St. Teresa of Avila on the divine Friend AW 46: On St. Teresa' Interior Castle AW 101: Mystics AW 12: On St. Gertrude the great AW 238: Becoming Cultural Mystics   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Image credits: Top banner: Photo by Stephanie LeBlanc on Unsplash Book: St. Benedict Press

Among Women 251: A Year with the Mystics

September 20, 2020 In this episode: Saint segment: St. Joseph Conversation segment Guest: Danielle Bean Back after a hiatus, I recap a little about the ups and downs of my pandemic experience and talk about adapting spiritual practices including "virtual streams" of adoration and a renewed love for St. Joseph as a spiritual patron. Beyond that I'm happy to catch up with author Danielle Bean about a wonderful book about facing the empty nest (or the emptying one) and what might be next: Giving Thanks and Letting Go: Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood. Links for this episode:   Adoration Live-stream from Philadelphia, the Pink Sisters Adoration Live-stream from Lithuania, where the original Divine Mercy image is Consecration to St. Joseph by Donald H. Calloway, MIC Giving Thanks and Letting Go by Danielle Bean DanielleBean.com CatholicMom.com The Gist - on Catholic TV The Catholic Moms Summit – free registration link The Catholic Moms Summit – ALL ACCESS PASS link Check out the new AW logo on our Facebook page.   Check back on October 7 - feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – to see the launch of our new website and place your name in our free drawing for goodies related to Mary and the Rosary.   Other shows of related interest: AW 186: On faith, grace, and prayer in marriage and family life AW 196: Praying with your children AW 76: Raising saints for the Church AW 151: The Mid-life Madres Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Don't forget that you can also listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio.  Image credits: Top Photo by Sarath C Mon Unsplash Book Photo courtesy of Ave Maria Press Catholic Moms Summit photo courtesy of Cardinal Studios

Among Women 250: The Emptying Nest

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot”– a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: The Beatitudes - "Blessed are who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In this espresso shot, I examine the final Beatitude in this series from Matthew 5:10: "Blessed are who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This is the last podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, as with the previous ones in this series, I'm examining how this important beatitude not only reflects Jesus and his lived experience, but it also has import for the Christian life, while it very obviously points us toward heaven. Links for this episode: Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series: AW Espresso Shot 43: Blessed are the peacemakers AW Espresso Shot 42: Blessed are the pure in heart AW Espresso Shot 41:  Blessed are the merciful AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes Reminders: You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.  Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Photo by Aaron Guzman on Unsplash

Among Women Espresso Shot #44: Blessed are who are persecuted for righteousness sake

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot”– a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: The Beatitudes - "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be children of God." In this espresso shot, I examine the seventh Beatitude from Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be children of God." (NAB) This is the seventh podcast in a 9-podcast series devoted to reviewing the eight Beatitudes that open Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. In this podcast, as with the previous ones in this series, I'm examining how peacemaking not only reflects Jesus, but it ought to be part of our vocation and, finally, point us toward heaven. Links for this episode: The Didache Bible Other podcasts of related interest: Previous podcasts in the Beatitudes series: AW Espresso Shot 42: Blessed are the pure in heart AW Espresso Shot 41:  Blessed are the merciful AW Espresso Shot 40: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness AW Espresso Shot 39: Blessed are the meek AW Espresso Shot 38: Blessed are those who mourn AW Espresso Shot 37: Blessed are the poor in spirit AW Espresso Shot 36: An overview of the Beatitudes Reminders: You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app.  Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page. Image credit:  Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

Among Women Espresso Shot #43: Blessed are the peacemakers

Today’s topic: The Beatitudes – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

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