Toronto Area Friends, I’d Love to Meet You at “Dynamic Women of Faith”

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Friends, I’m so excited to share the news about my first ever speaking visit to Toronto. The opportunity to speak at the Dynamic Women of Faith Conference comes at the invitation of my good friend Dorothy Pilarski, who has single-handedly nurtured this event for the past five years. Another blessing for me personally is the chance to meet my fellow CatholicMom.com contributor Terry McDermott. Check out this awesome video for more information: This year’s Conference includes two special components: Calling... Read more

School of Spiritual Formation Offers Online Coursework

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

I received terrific news this week from Dan Burke, Founder and President of Catholic Spiritual Direction. The opportunity described below is perfect for serious Catholics who are wanting to seek advanced faith formation. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce a new endeavor to help God’s faithful to find the path that the Lord has prepared to a life changing relationship with Him, the School of Spiritual Formation. Dan Burke, Founder and President of Catholic Spiritual Direction, the Avila Institute for... Read more

Sweet Tweets for 2/09/14 — The Sunday Coast to Coast Edition

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

If you’re paying attention to this little space on the web, you’ll note that I’ve been largely absent this week. Since Sweet Tweets was published last Friday, I’ve traveled eight hours by car to San Diego with my husband Greg to join him at a medical conference, and then flown across country to join a lovely group of women at the Diocese of Venice’s Women’s Conference in Florida. I have to much to share with you from these two experiences,... Read more

Tender Mom Moment – A Slow Air for Monday

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Because its Monday, because that game yesterday wasn’t so super, because I’m in a bit of a mental funk today, and because it’s played by one of my favorite musicians, here is a lovely slow air to share with you today. The artist is obviously my son Adam, but he’s playing an instrument that he’s only had for a very few days, one that I haven’t heard him play “in real life” yet. When I watch this video, it makes... Read more

Horror in Central African Republic Needs to Wake Us Up

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Sorry, but I’m about to rock your pleasant Saturday. Since I returned from my trip to Rwanda with Catholic Relief Services, I read the news headlines with a new type of intensity. It seems I can no longer sip my dark roast while I flip through the news on my iPad, and then go about my business. Instead, I lap up stories about Africa — the chaos, the violence, and also blessedly sometimes the amazing progress — and I see... Read more

Sweet Tweets for 1/31/14 – Making Christian Unity a Priority

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Thank you to John Clem for making this weekly feature possible! Details of Pope Francis’ Visits to the Holy Land | Franciscan Monastery http://ow.ly/t9udr Papal Tweet: “Let us pray for Christian unity. There are so many beautiful things which unite us.” (Pope Francis Jan. 28th) NEWS: Biblical Discovery: 4,000 year old tablet reveals Noah’s Ark was round (AP) http://ow.ly/sX65L St. Therese devotees to launch Little Way social media campaign :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) http://ow.ly/sX6qD Tech Tip: How to mind... Read more

What Does That Monk Say?

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Because I’m so swamped that I can barely see straight, and this makes me smile… It’s kinda catchy, right?! video link Read more

Sweet Tweets for 1/25/14 – For Life and Clothed in Christ

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Thank you to John Clem for making this weekly feature possible! Papal Tweet: “We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures, clothed in Christ.” (Pope Francis Jan. 24) Lightning breaks finger off Christ statue – to be repaired next month | New York Post http://ow.ly/sHUqQ Graphic to Share: If God is all you have, you have all you need. John 14:8 (Share Catholic) http://ow.ly/i/4kiXd Video: Letting in the Light – 4th Generation stained glass artist. Sylvia... Read more

#SmallSuccess Thursday: Getting Started

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

It’s perhaps telling that I haven’t managed to get a Small Success Thursday post up the past few weeks. Life has been awesome, but has also felt like a bit of a “gobbledygook”. I know that’s not a real word, but it fits the way life has felt the past few weeks: confusing, chaotic, and downright awesome. And anything but normal. I’m not going to go into detail. I’m just going to go ahead and share my “small successes” for... Read more