This was such a fruitful conversation with author Bo Bonner about The Office of Compline, the importance of prayer, and how to incorporate prayer as a family!
You can find Bo's book at Tan Books and linked below:
A Very Little Office Of Compline
This book is great for children and adults!
You can find Bo's other projects at:
Author and musician, Steven M. Bell, joins me this week to discuss his faith journey to the Catholic Church, our favorite parts about being Catholic, and some of his recovery process.
You can find Steven's book here:
Author Shaun McAfee and I had a wonderful discussion about his new book with Tan Publishers called, "St. Dominic and The Rosary". Be sure to celebrate this October, the month of the rosary, by ordering your copy today! It would also make a wonderful baby present or Christmas gift.
I am now an affiliate of Tan and if you use code "STANDKNEEL15" you can get 15% off of your purchase!
What do Cardinal Georg Pell and Bluey have in common? They are both loved by Fr. Bill Miscamble. Find out more by listening in to this episode.
The book we discuss can be found here:
Remembering George Cardinal Pell
Fr. Bill Miscamble also has some great works of his own. You can find them all on Amazon!
Do you know what your dominant temperament is? How about the temperaments of the Saints?
On this week's episode Rosemary McGuire Berry joins me as we discuss both and how important learning about our temperaments can be for us as Christians.
You can find Rosemary at : https://www.rosemarymcguireberry.com/
This episode is a great conversation with Tracey Rowland about Cardinal George Pell. He is a man that seemed larger than life, faced persecution, and learned to keep his faith and help others through it all.
Please note that there are some difficult topics covered in this episode but that Cardinal Pell was acquitted of all charges against him and the accusations were found to be false.
Today's episode is all about how I am feeling about recent events that have happened in the United States.
We can no longer be lukewarm as Christians, we have to Leave No Doubt about the fact that we are Christians!
Also, if you would love to hear more of my story, please go listen to the episode I was on of the God is Good Podcast. Links are below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-take-my-hand/id1785658562?i=1000726876641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GKHFjhrPJdctmbI3Dns9Y
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR-SGo7_yrM
Allison Gingras is one of my favorite authors! She is talented, funny, and just a joy. I am so glad we're friends! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you all! All of Allison's books and journals are amazing. One of my favorite things about the way Allison writes is that she makes sure her readers know that our paths to holiness are not perfect and that we don't have to have everything in order before we go to God. Check out Allison's books and ministry called, "Reconciled to You".
Elisabeth Nguyen is the sister of Cardinal Xavier Francis Nguyen Van Thuan. This amazing man is truly an inspiration for all people of faith to keep their eyes on God even in the most unimaginable situations. Listen in as she shares about her brother growing up, the beautiful witnesses of faith that her mother and grandmother passed down to her and her brother, and how Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan kept his faith while being held in solitary confinement.
Man of Joy and Hope- Ignatius Press
On this episode, Sr. Betty Ann McNeil shares the story of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was an amazing mother, teacher, and Saint. We learn more about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's conversion to the Catholic faith and how we can still follow her example on the road to Christ today!
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton book from Ignatius Press
Former Firefighter, Benjamin O'Brien, shares his book with us, "The Proving Grounds" and how being a firefighter affected his every day life as a devout Catholic. He also shares his struggle with having a very secular job, in an increasingly secular world, and how his faith helped guide him.
Benjamin's Contact Information
On this episode I have a lovely conversation with Rose Folsom. She shares her conversion story, how she over cam obstacles while coming into the Catholic Church, and how she now helps Catholics overcome anxiety with prayer. Find her information here:
She is offering a free webinar! Check it out!
So, why did I start, "Stand, Kneel, Now What?" listen in to find out!
Also, thank you to this community! You are amazing, you have a purpose and God has a plan!
On this episode I had a friend, who happens to be a priest, share his beautiful testimony. While long, listen in to hear how God can turn our mistakes into something incredible.
Ignatius Press has released another extremely important book written by Fr. Donald Haggerty. His book discusses challenging topics for all Christians in an every more secular world. In this episode we will explore his new release and also discuss how we can grow in our faith life through prayer!
This week's episode was a great conversation with author, filmmaker, and co-host of the Catholicism and Coffee podcast, Stephen Gesinski. We discuss everything from how to discern if a movie is good, thoughts on The Chosen, and how we can take our Catholic faith into a secular world.
Catholicism and Coffee website
Please excuse the audio from my end, I have a new mic and it is definitely a learning curve getting the audio correct. However, this was one of my favorite episodes to record with my friend, Amy Brooks. She is the founder of "Prayer, Wine, Chocolate" and "Catholics Online", an author, a mom, wife, and just all around super woman!
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate website
Catholic Influencers website- For the catalog of great Catholic presents!
In this episode I get the privilege of speaking with Leslea Wahl, a Catholic Young Adult fiction author, mother, wife, and traveler. We talk about where she finds her book inspiration, her latest trip to Rome, and how to keep going when you are an aspirational author!
This was an amazing conversation with author Mike Aquilina. We discuss the domestic church, his new book from Ignatius Press, and how to evangelize in our increasingly secular world. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Where to find all of Mike's books
On today's episode I had the privilege of speaking with Jonna Schuster, co-founder of Catholic Revival Ministries and author of "Hearing God's Voice". We talk about prayer, share stories, and how important prayer is for our relationship with God.
For more information about Jonna, her book, and ministry please go to:
Also, check out my previous episode on Lectio Divina:
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