The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections

by Lisa M. Hendey (Editor), Sarah A. Reinhard (Editor)

Overview

Winner of the 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Award: Collections of Prayers (First Place).


Are you a Catholic mom who prays for the wisdom and patience to get through each day? Do you pray for your children, husband, family and friends, and sometimes even yourself? The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion offers a new, daily resource to make the most of those few, precious minutes you have to pause and reflect.

For more than fifteen years, the award-winning CatholicMom.com website has been a trusted source for sound, practical, and spiritual guidance. In their new book, authors Lisa M. Hendey and Sarah A. Reinhard bring together more than eighty moms, dads, and trusted spiritual companions to provide fresh, uplifting meditations for every day of the year. You’ll find encouragement when you’re struggling, reassurance when you feel alone, and comfort when you’re distracted by worry.

Created by moms for moms, these hope-filled meditations touch on the issues and concerns you face as you try to get through the day with a sense of God’s presence in your life. Whether you are a new or seasoned mom working in or outside of your home, this inspiring collection of reflections for every day of the year will help you

• stay in touch with the seasons of the Church year;
• remember Mary’s loving presence on her feast days;
• keep company with both new and familiar saints;
• see the spiritual meaning of secular holidays; and
• make you smile with occasions such as Houseplant Appreciation Day and National Popcorn Day.

Each day begins with a brief quotation from scripture, saints, recent popes, or important spiritual writers. A personal reflection—written by contributors including Danielle Bean, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Lisa Mladinich, Elizabeth Scalia, Carolyn Woo, Mark Hart, and Jeff Young—focuses on some dimension of your spiritual, emotional, intellectual, or physical life. Each day also includes a brief prayer and a question or thought to ponder throughout the day.

In just a few minutes of quiet you’ll find the boost you need from a friendly voice. Each month also has a special theme such as love, family fun, and slowing down. Start these reflections any time throughout the year and feel your days become more grace-filled and inspired.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594716614
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	08/29/2016
Series:	CatholicMom.com Book
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com. She is the bestselling author of multiple books for adults and children, including The Handbook for Catholic Moms, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, The Grace of Yes, I’m a Saint in the Making, and the Chime Travelers fiction series.

Hendey has appeared on EWTN, CatholicTV, and as a part of the Momnipotent DVD series. Her work has appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register, and Our Sunday Visitor.

Hendey travels internationally, giving workshops for adults and children. She has spoken at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Catholic Marketing Network, the University of Dallas Ministry Conference, the National Catholic Youth Conference, the Midwest Catholic Family Conference, and the National Council of Catholic Women. Selected as an Egan Journalism Fellow with Catholic Relief Services, Hendey has traveled, written, and spoken on behalf of CRS, Unbound, and other non-profit organizations to support their humanitarian missions in Rwanda, the Philippines, India, Tanzania, Kenya, and Columbia.

She lives with her husband, Greg, in Los Angeles, California.

Sarah A. Reinhard is a Catholic author, blogger, speaker, and freelance writer who has a penchant for coffee and a love of chocolate. She writes at SnoringScholar.com and is the network content manager for Our Sunday Visitor.

Reinhard is the author of a number of books, including A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy. She earned a master's degree in marketing and communications from Franklin University and has worked for many years for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and four children.

Editorial Reviews

"The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion provides reflections and prayers that meet busy moms right where they are. As a mother of three children, it gives me quick reflections and prayers that help me re-center my day on Jesus and Mary." —Leah Darrow, Catholic speaker and author of Reclaim Your Beauty

"The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion is packed full of reflections that are both insightful and eminently relatable. Five minutes with this book will get your day off to a great start." —Jennifer Fulwiler, Catholic radio host and author of Something Other Than God

"This is a book to treasure—a daily companion and reminder of your beautiful vocation as a mother and an invitation to join a community of women around the world who are praying with and for you. We highly recommend it!" —Greg and Lisa Popcak, Catholic speakers and authors of Just Married and Then Comes Baby

"Like a finely crafted mosaic, The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion blends hundreds of distinctive mini-reflections into one rich and rewarding work. Busy moms looking for a down-to-earth devotional can thank Lisa Hendey, Sarah Reinhard, and their diverse group of contributors for reminding us that there is eternal value in the way we spend our ordinary time." —Colleen Carroll Campbell, Journalist and author of My Sisters the Saints

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