Among Women Podcast

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”: The Woman at the Well (John 4)   “Among Women” Guest: “Margaret”, anonymously describes her life-long journey from being a victim of sexual abuse* to her eventual recovery and healing. She describes the four steps toward recovery: from being a victim, to being a survivor, to becoming a striver, and eventually, a thriver.   This program focuses on reconciliation and healing both in sacramental ways and in our making peace with our pasts.   *This program contains mature content and is not suitable for children. While no graphic or overt sexual language is used, it does mention sexual abuse of a child, teen and adult.   Links for this episode:   Books on healing and transformation mentioned by Pat: —Just Like Jesus, Max Lucado —Lord Have Mercy, Scott Hahn —The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen   Retreat programs for women who have faced sexual abuse: —From Grief to Grace, in PA and British Columbia —Beyond Survival, St. Francis Retreat House, MI —Retreats in the Dioce

oday’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”:  St. Teresa of Avila   “Among Women” Guest: Eileen Wood, wife, mother and certified instructor in the Billings Method of natural family planning.   Links for this episode: Matthew 6   Interior Castle, by St. Teresa of Avila   Email Eileen Wood for info on Natural Family Planning   US website for Billings Ovulation Method (BOMA)   International website for Billings Ovulation Method (WOOMB)   Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI   Patrick Madrid’s talks throughout Massachusetts – Sponsored by Catholic Quest in March.   Boston Catholic Womens Conference – Feb. 27 Columbus Catholic Womens Conference – Feb. 27   Prayer: Veni Creator   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St Gemma Galgani   “Among Women” Guest: Corrie Norris, wife, mother, grandmother, convert, and active lay woman.   In today’s program, Pat and Corrie discuss Corrie’s path toward Catholicism, and growing faith in the Eucharist, as well as watching God’s plan unfold as we say “yes” to Him.   Links for this episode:   Among Women Podcast Blog SQPN.com Prayer from St Anselm   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St. Scholastica   “Among Women” Guest: Karen Doyle, author of The Genius of Womanhood   Links for this episode: Butler’s Lives of the Saints   Catholic New Media Celebration (CNMC “MMX”) SQPN Artist page on iTunes   Karen Doyle’s links —The Genius of Womanhood, book —Choicez Media —TheHumanPerson.com   Mullieris Dignatatum, John Paul II (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women)   John Paul II Institute, Washington DC John Paul II Institute, Melbourne, Austrailia   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity   “Among Women” Guest: Lisa Mladnich ofAmazingCatechists.com   Links for this episode: Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 260 Links to all of Pat Gohn’s columns and articles Amazing Catechists’ website Lisa’s Mladnich’s Puppetry and Skit Ministry for Kids Contact Lisa Mladnich at lisamladinich@optonline.net   Boston Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb 27.   Columbus (OH) Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb 27.   Donate to support SQPN.com   Missionaries of La Salette, in La Salette France. (Watch the video of the story of La Salette.)   Shrine of La Salette, Attleboro, MA   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St. Angela Merici   “Among Women” guest: Kristine Dionne of Holy Family Fertility Care Services.   Pat and Kristine discuss the Creighton Method System for natural family planning.   Links for this episode: Catechism of the Catholic Church par. 2327-2370   Creighton Model Fertility Care Centers of America NaPro Technology (Natural Procreative Technology)   Contact Kristine Dionne by email   Donate to SQPN.com   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St. Olga of Kiev   “Among Women” Guest: Sr. Olga (Yacob) of the Eucharist   Sr. Olga is a Catholic campus minister at Boston University. Born in Iraq and now living in the U.S., Sr. Olga shares about finding her religious vocation, and how to “love your neighbor” even when your country is at war.   Links for this episode:   Relief for earthquake victims in Haiti: —Donate to Catholic Relief Services  —Donate to Sacred Heart Hospital   Book: Treasure of Woman Saints by Rhoda Chervin   Boston University Catholic Center   Boston Catholic Women’s Conference – Feb. 27   The Pilot – article on Health Care Debate   Contact Congress about Health care – an easy link   Priests for Life – Look for “March for Life” and Video from “Silent No More”

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: Mary’s Mediation: “The Wedding Feast at Cana” (John 2)   “Among Women” Guest: Earline Tweedie Join Pat Gohn as she interviews Earline Tweedie about her faith story on becoming a Catholic and a mother.   Links for this episode: Retreat day for Moms (“Finding the Sacred in Everyday”) – Jan. 23, 2010, Andover MA with Pat Gohn   March for Life

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton   “Among Women” guest: Patti Maguire Armstrong   Links for this episode: Communications Prayer (a .pdf file)   Text from Elizabeth Seton, from the Seton Shrine in NYC   Patti Armstrong’s site for books: Raising Catholic Kids –look for Patti’s new book: Dear God, I Don’t Get It   Patti Armstrong’s articles on Catholic Exchange   Donate to SQPN here   Retreat day for Moms (“Finding the Sacred in Everyday”) – Jan. 23, 2010, Andover MA with Pat Gohn   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-338-6077.(Note: new number!)   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:  Merry Christmas!   Today’s show is an “audio” Christmas card:   –A Reflection from Pat Gohn:  “The Incarnation of Christ:     “Minutes vs. Moments” and the “the Marvelous Exchange” — See John 14:23, Catechism 526.   –Reflections from Among Women friends and listeners:sharing their favorite Christmas memories.   –A Book Giveaway:  Take Five: Reflections of Pope Benedict   (To enter for this free giveaway, email Pat:amongwomenpodcast@me.com)   –Ways to Support Among Women and donate to SQPN   –“LIVE JESUS!” — final thoughts for the New Year, courtesy of St. Francis de Sales.   NOTE: Among Women will be on hiatus until Jan. 5, 2010.   Links for this episode:   Abbey Press’ “recipe” for an amazing woman   Book: From Death to Life by Christoph Schonborn   Baby Jesus Birthday Cake by Kate Wicker (Momopoly blog)   Book: Take Five: Meditations from Pope Benedict XVI   Donate here for SQPN.com   Book:  An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales   Image credit

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: Our Lady of Guadalupe   “Among Women” Guest: Anne Marie Guggenberger Anne Marie tells the story of her infant son William’s recovery from a near-fatal bout with RSV (a virus).   Links for this episode: Donate to SQPN’s giving campaign   The Basilica at Guadalupe   Information about the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe   John Paul II’s Prayer at Guadalupe   Information on RSV virus from Childrens Hospital Boston.   AMONG WOMEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY!  Send a short email story or a short voice mail. Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: Venerable Pauline Jaricot   “Among Women” Guest: Maureen Crowley Heil of thePontifical Mission Societies (Society of the Propagation of the Faith; Holy Childhood Association; St. Peter the Apostle Society; Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.)   In this episode, Pat talks about developing “mission-mindedness” with Maureen Heil.   Links for this episode: Suggested links for Advent –USCCB Advent page –USCCB Lessons & Carols Podcasts –Catholic.org Advent page –CatholicMom.com Advent resources –Advent Conspiracy –EWTN Advent resources –Creighton University’s “Praying Advent” page –Catholic TV’s Advent programming –Advent music, courtesy of My Catholic Voice   Pontifical Mission Societies — Make a donation or get more information about how you can support the missions!   Advent prayer from Fr. Henri Nouwen   AMONG WOMEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY!  Send a short email story or a short voice mail. Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your f

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”:  Julian of Norwich   “Among Women” Guest: Marika Donders, Campus Minister at Keene State College, NH.   Marika and Pat talk about Marika’s life coming full circle — from being evangelized through campus ministry to being a campus minister herself.   Links for this episode: The Essential Catholic Handbook   Revelation of Love by Julian of Norwich   Campus Ministry at Keene State College   AMONG WOMEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY!  Send a short email story or a short voice mail. Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”: St Elizabeth of Hungary   “Among Women” Guest: Aldona Lingertat, PhD, Director of the Masters of Arts in Ministry, St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA.  Pat and Aldona discuss the Christian life and the call of the New Evangelization.   Links for this episode: SQPN.com   4 Church Documents mentioned on today’s program:   1.Gaudium et Spes – The Church in the Modern World           (Vat.II) 2.Deus Caritas Est  – Benedict XVI’s first encyclical 3.Tertio Millennios Adveniente – John Paul II’s Letter on the Millennium and the Jubilee Year 2000 4. Christifideles Laici – John Paul II’s On the Vocation and Mission of the Laity   Master of Arts in Ministry program, St. John’s Seminary   Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry (AGPIM)   Susan Bailey’s Podcast with guest Pat Gohn AMONG WOMEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY!  Send a short email story or a short voice mail. Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini   “Among Women” Guest:  Gloria Santangelo Gloria Santangelo shares about her longing to be married, and waiting on God’s timing in her life to bring it about.   Links for this episode:   Prayer of St Ignatius Loyola   Catholic Vitamins Podcast – Vitamin J = Joy   AMONG WOMEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY!  Send a short email story or a short voice mail. Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”:  St. Edith Stein   “Among Women” Guest: Maura Hearden, PhD Part 2 of 2: Dr. Hearden and Pat Gohn discuss the dignity of women and the feminine genius. (Part 1 is on episode 31.)   Links for this episode: Pat’s review of Pure Womenhood by Crystalina Evert   Among Women Podcast Friends (on FaceBook)   John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatam (“On the Dignity and Vocation of Women”)   Edith Stein, Collected Works, 2, Essays on Women   The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day   The Authentic Catholic Woman by Genevieve Kineke   Feminine, Faithful and Free by Ronda Chervin   Article: “A New Feminism” by Helen Alvaré Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!   Or support a Catholic Podcaster on Podcast Alley, courtesy of the Catholic Round Up podcast.   Bishops Healthcare Website —Send your letter to Congress here.   Our homepage: amongwomenpo

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: A Litany of All Saints   “Among Women” Guest: Maura Hearden, PhD Theology   Part 1 of 2: Dr. Hearden and Pat Gohn discuss the dignity of women and the feminine genius.   Links for this episode: Conception is Life Bracelets   The Art of Loving God by St. Francis de Sales   Litany of Saints taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatam (“On the Dignity and Vocation of Women”)   Catholic Pilot podcast

oday’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”:  The “Lady” of John’s Second Epistle   “Among Women” Guest: Leticia Velasquez   Links for this episode: Leticia Velasquez’ blogs: Causa Nostrae Laetitiae Cause of our Joy KIDS: Keep Infants with Downs Syndrome blog KIDS Facebook page Catholic Media Review   Pro-life resources: Priests for Life — “Society of Centurions” Life Site News Human Life International EWTN – “The World Over” EWTN – “Defending Life”   Post on A Sound Mind and Spirit blog   Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway: See the bracelet here. Contract Pat via Email to put your name in the drawing.   Contact Pat Gohn via amongwomenpodcast@me.com or phone your feedback to 206-337-4077.   Leave us a rating or a review on iTunes! Or leave a comment below.  Reviews on iTunes help us grow!   Our homepage: amongwomenpodcast.com

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”: St. Jeanne Jugan   “Among Women” Guest:  Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Bundt Blessings   Links for this episode: Little Sisters of the Poor (Order founded by Jeanne Jugan) Video of Little Sisters’ First Vows   Pictures and Bios of the 5 new saints (Note: To find this link, go to the Oct. 11th date on this page. You’ll see there is a Booklet of this celebration that lists the Biographical Profiles the saints. This is a PDF in multiple languages, so keep scrolling down to find the English translations.)   Bundt Blessings – (a FaceBook page) Bundt Cakes for special occasions & delivery around the USA. Email Kathleen at bundtblessings@hotmail.com   Priests for Life – comprehensive pro-life website   Article: “How to Listen to Someone Hurting from Abortion”   Rachel’s Vineyard – help for post-abortion suffering   Prayer to the Virgin Mary (from Priest for Life)   Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway: See the bracelet here. Contract Pat via Email to put your name in the drawin

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed are They”:  Our Lady of the Rosary Book: True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort Book: Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montfort   “Among Women” Guest:  Merry Nordeen of Choose Life Inc.   Register to get a Choose Life License Plate in MA Find out how to get a Choose Life in the USA   Conception is Life Bracelet Giveaway: See the bracelet here. Contract Pat via Email to put your name in the drawing.   Priests for Life website Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Life Within