Georgetown’s Berkley Center Highlights Role of Women in Church

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

I was honored this week to have an article published by Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. The piece, entitled “The Blogosphere as Mission Field: Catholic Women on the Web Transform What Women’s Leadership Means” ran Monday in the Berkley Forum. To give you a flavor of my comments, here is a small sampling: Collaboration, a service orientation and the willingness to walk alongside others are each critical elements of building an online presence in today’s... Read more

Christopher West Answers “What Is Lent?”

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Catholic Relief Services and the CRS Rice Bowl program have created a compelling Lenten video series that asks “What is Lent?”. For the next eight days, I am going to share each of the videos here at the blog. I hope you’ll join me in this brief retreat. I believe you’ll find, as I have, that these videos lead to deeper reflection and increased motivation. Today, we hear from Christopher West: To learn more about CRS Rice Bowl visit www.CRSRiceBowl.org. Read more

Cardinal Dolan Answers “What Is Lent?”

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Catholic Relief Services and the CRS Rice Bowl program have created a compelling Lenten video series that asks “What is Lent?”. For the next eight days, I am going to share each of the videos here at the blog. I hope you’ll join me in this brief retreat. I believe you’ll find, as I have, that these videos lead to deeper reflection and increased motivation. Today, we hear from Cardinal Timothy Dolan: To learn more about CRS Rice Bowl visit... Read more

Of Bryce: Personalizing the Headlines–Top Catholic Tweets for the Week of 2/21/15

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

On Thursday night, I had a brief interaction, lasting approximately three hours, that will substantially change the way I read news headlines in the future. I was flying home from Atlanta (from a very cool project that I’ll be sharing here soon). Seated next to me (in the unfortunate “middle seat” position) was a very young looking man. I judged him to be a novice flyer and about the same age as my youngest son, a twenty year old college... Read more

Yes to Lent: “Your Yes for 2015” February Check In

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Welcome to the February check-in for our “Your Yes for 2015” Adventure. If you’re joining us today for the first time, find the index of all of the days here. Yes, I know, today is February 17th. That means I’m officially two days late for our promised check-in and reminder to prayerfully assess “Your Yes in 2015”. Am I allowed to say that the delay was intentional, a part of my personal “Yes” goals for this year? Or would that... Read more

Come “Hangout” with Us Today to Chat #Lent and Rice Bowl!

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

Today’s the day! Be sure to join us at noon ET/9:00 am Pacific at the Google Hangout page to participate. I can’t wait to chat with my friends about our preparations for Lent and how CRS Rice Bowl will be a big part of my family’s Lenten almsgiving this year. Celebrating it’s 40th year, Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Lenten program, CRS Rice Bowl, will host a public Google Hangout on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 12 PM EST featuring prominent... Read more

@CatholicHawaii: Love and Lent–Top Catholic Tweets for the Week of 02/13/15

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

If you’re watching me on social media, you probably already know that I’m in Waikiki this week. As I type this, I’m watching three whales breaching while countless surfers bob nearby on longboards. My “office” this week overlooks the beautiful ocean. I’m getting in a few hours of “work” each day while my husband Greg speaks at a medical conference. Believe me, I’ve felt somewhat guilty posting photos to Facebook while so many of you are digging out of snow... Read more

3 Gifts Your Catholic Valentine Would Prefer More Than Roses

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

I’ll admit that I’m not a huge fan of what “Valentine’s Day” has become in recent years. Those of us blessed to be in marriages would probably agree that the need to make a big deal out of the love we should be expressing every day feels forced and challenging. But a good thing about this time of year is that it reminds us to perhaps take a few extra moments and some added care to remind our loved ones... Read more

“Catholic Moments” with Fr. Robert Reed and Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

I’m happy to share the recording of this week’s episode of the all new “Catholic Moments”, which is now airing as a bi-weekly radio program on Radio Maria USA. In our very first show, we were honored to feature the work of two special friends of mine, Fr. Robert Reed and Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle. Listen: Listen here or visit RadioMariaUSA.com to listen Fr. Robert Reed Fr. Robert Reed is president and CEO of CatholicTV and a priest of the Archdiocese... Read more

“Catholic Moments” Returns to the Airwaves on Radio Maria USA

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Lisa M. Hendey

I’m happy to invite you today to my first episode of the brand new version of “Catholic Moments”, which will be airing live (and available soon for download) on Radio Maria. I know you’ll love hearing from today’s special guests who are both good friends of mine! Tune Tune in at http://radiomaria.us/ to join us live and call 866-333-6279 (MARY) to ask our guests a question. Post by Lisa Hendey. Read more