Among Women Podcast

Welcome to Episode 30 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Rosary (My Top Ten Reasons) This is the 10th installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In October we are called to pray the Holy Rosary, and honor Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is October 7. In this episode, I offer my Top Ten Reasons for Praying the Rosary: To Pray the Second Most Powerful prayer in the world. The first being the Mass; the second being the Rosary. Being obedient to your Momma (Momma Mary) The Fruits of the Rosary: Yes there are many benefits! We become intimately acquainted with the deepest moments in the Gospels. Its portable! So easy to learn but a lifetime to master its riches. It lowers my blood pressure. (The gift of peace.) It’s the prayer of intercession — the prayer to pray when you don’t know what to pray. The promises that Mary makes about the Rosary via St. Dominic. Find all 15 promi

Welcome to Episode 29 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Seven Sorrows of Mary This is the 9th installment in a 12-part series on the monthly church devotions. In September we honor the Seven Sorrows of Mary. This is a great time to engage Mary our Mother — as we lift our sorrows to her. She knows us and she understands. We can take comfort in Mary’s strength that is found at the foot of the Cross. With the ever-expanding church sex-abuse scandals we are currently witnessing in the news, the call to devotion to Mary under her patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows, and to meditation upon the Seven Sorrows of Mary is very poignant, indeed. Pray! Pray! Pray! Links for this episode: The Seven Sorrows of Mary are: 1. The Prophecy of Simeon: (Luke.2:34-35) 2. The Flight into Egypt: (Matthew 2:13) 3. The Loss of the Holy Child at Jerusalem for three days: (Luke 23: 27-31) 4. Meeting Jesus as he carries his Cross to Calvary: (Luke 23: 27

August 18, 2018 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: The Litany of Saints “Among Women” Guest: Alexis Walkenstein In this episode we discuss the difficult subject of news reports regarding the Catholic Church in the U.S. with regard to sexual abuse by clergy. In this challenging time, as confidence in our nation’s bishops may be waning, my guest, Alexis Walkenstein and I discuss the matter in light of her new book about an amazing bishop, Fulton J. Sheen.  Links for this episode: Book Giveaway — ALL IN, by Pat Gohn. Note: ENDs 11:59pm eastern, Aug. 19, 2018. Litany of Saints (prayer) Holy Hour Prayers of Reparation (Daughters of St. Paul)(Flip book) Fulton J. Sheen, book edited by Alexis Walkenstein LexiCali, blog by Alexis Walkenstein Find You Tube videos with clips of Fulton Sheen’s messages, including this one about his humor.    Other shows of related interest:         AW 224: Mary’s Touch radio show with Alexis Walkenstein AW 79: Overcoming the Trauma of Sexual Abuse AW 140: Saintly Perspectives

Welcome to Episode 28 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart  Every year, in the month of August, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This short podcast is the eighth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts about Mary’s Immaculate Heart, including praying the rosary, the fruits of the mysteries, consecration to Jesus through Mary, a short reading from The Reed of God (along with thoughts on suffering), and making a mini-pilgrimage to a Marian shrine. With the ever-expanding church sex-abuse scandals we are currently witnessing in the news, the call to devotion to the Immaculate Heart seems even greater and more needed! Pray! Pray! Pray!   Links for this episode: The Assumption of Mary The Fruits of the Mysteries of the Rosary  The Reed of God by Caryl Houselander All In,

July 29, 2018 This episode: “Blessed are They”:  St. Olympia “Among Women” Guest:  Mary Beth Weisenburger In this episode of Among Women we look at something very close to my heart — prayer journaling! It’s a great topic and I’m pleased to welcome Mary Beth Weisenburger, author of Praying with a Pen: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Stress-Free Prayer Journaling. Our conversation is geared for all those newbies who want to try this method of prayer — what Mary Beth dubs “chocolate for your soul”. Together we explore how to get started (hint: listen for the 4 P’s), as well as what it means to experience holy whispers and “holy moly” moments. I also look back in early fourth-century church history to recap some of the extraordinary life of St. Olympia — a woman of great fortitude and generosity. Links for this episode: St. Olympia: Here and here Mary Beth Weisburger’s website: Praying with a Pen  The book: Praying with a Pen: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Stress-Free Prayer Journaling. Other shows of related interest: A

Welcome to Episode 27 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus  Every year, in the month of July, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Precious Blood of Jesus. This short podcast is the seventh in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from the Bible, the Mass, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Augustine. Finally, we spend the last five minutes praying the Litany of the Precious Blood. Links for this episode: All In, by Pat Gohn “Theology of the Precious Blood” by Fr. Edwin Kaiser Novena of the Precious Blood from the Missionaries of the Precious Blood: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Litany of the Precious Blood Other podcasts of related interest: AW 89: The Sacred Heart Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpod

June 22, 2018 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Prisca  “Among Women” Guest: Helen Alvaré This is the episode that almost wasn’t! After a tech failure and a long-awaited repair to the recording, I dive into a discussion with Helen Alvaré, law professor from George Mason University, and founder of Women Speak for Themselves and Reconnect Media. We enjoy a very engaging conversation on a variety of subjects including improving our public discourse on pro-life issues and so much more: #MeToo, love, sex, marriage, contraception, and making a positive impact on the culture. Plus, in this episode we look at the life of St. Prisca, a married woman from the first century church, and her witness and service to St. Paul and others. Links for this episode: Scripture quotes for St. Prisca: Acts 18: 1-3, Romans 16:3, and 1 Corinthians 16:19. Article: #MeToo Women, you have more in common with pro-life women than you think Women Speak for Themselves Reconnect Media IBelieveInLove.com Book: Breaking Through: Ca

Welcome to Episode 26 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus  Every year, in the month of June, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This year, the feast day is Friday, June 8th. This short podcast is the sixth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II, and St. Margaret Mary, on the Sacred Heart devotion in terms of the promises attached to the First Fridays, as well as the ideas for the Sacred Heart novena, and enthronement. Finally, we spend the last five minutes praying the Litany to the Sacred Heart. Links for this episode: Readings of the Day for the Feast of the Sacred Heart 9 First Fridays — prayers and instructions. Also at the same page are the list of 12 promises that Our Lord gave to St. Margaret Mary. Novena to the Sacred Heart Enthroneme

Welcome to Episode 25 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to Mary  Every year, in the month of May, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion Mary, the Blessed Virgin, and our Mother. This short podcast is the fifth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as tips on how to draw closer to Mary in our prayer, as we seek a greater devotion to Mary. Links for this episode: The Catechism of the Catholic Church (a searchable online version) Scriptural Rosary book How to pray the rosary The Memorare Other podcasts of related interest: AW 231: The time is now for the rosary AW espresso shot 12: My rosary story AW 112: What I love about the rosary Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitte

Welcome to Episode 24 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Eucharist  Every year, in the month of April, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the holy Eucharist. This short podcast is the fourth in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II and St. Pius X as we prepare for Easter and a greater devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. Links for this episode: Ecclesia de Eucharistia — last encyclical from St. John Paul II on the Eucharist Other podcasts of related interest: AW 93: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament AW 178: New Life in Christ Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circ

March 14, 2018 In this episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Bridget of Ireland “Among Women” Guest: Stacy Trasancos This episode catches us up as I chat about the last several weeks of a hard winter with a bit too much work and travel stress, and having to put my elderly dog, Brady, to sleep. Grateful that we can celebrate another Irish saint as we approach St. Patrick’s day (my patron saint) — and a beer-loving one at that — St. Bridget. Finally, you’ll hear an informative conversation with the former-chemist-turned-theology-instructor and author of Particles of Faith, Stacy Trasancos. Links for this episode: Pope Francis institutes new celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Particles of Faith by Stacy Transancos “Contrary to Reports, There is No Flash of Light at Conception”, by Stacy Transancos, National Catholic Register   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_

Welcome to Episode 23 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to St. Joseph  Every year, in the month of March, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the good St. Joseph. This short podcast is the third in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share thoughts from St. John Paul II, and we pray a litany to St. Joseph. Links for this episode: Redemptoris Custos from St. John Paul II — On the Person and Mission of St. Joseph in the Life of Christ and the Church   Other podcasts of related interest: AW 220: St. Joseph, the Angels, and Kate Wicker AW 160: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social medi

Welcome to Episode 22 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus  Every year, in the month of February, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the Holy Family. It may seem like Christmas has just passed and should we not be moving on? Not so fast. There’s a lot to be gained with this devotion. This short podcast is the second in a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. Join me as I share a thoughts from St. John Paul II, ideas about my own nativity “prayer prompts” and a prayer from Pope Francis. Links for this episode: Redemptoris Mater from St. John Paul II Prayer from Pope Francis Other podcasts of related interest: AW Espresso Shot #9: The Joy of Love AW 38: “The Incarnation of Christ: “Minutes vs. Moments” and the “the Marvelous Exchange” AW 160: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amon

Welcome to Episode 21 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus  Every year, in the month of January, the Catholic Church calls us to increase our devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. This short podcast kicks off a year-long series on the monthly devotions that the Church suggests for our prayer. I’m honored to share a few thoughts with you from my recent article in Catholic Digest magazine, “Start the New Year Attuned to the Holy Name of Jesus” (Catholic Digest, Jan/Feb 2018.) Links for this episode: Catholic Digest  Other podcasts of related interest: Espresso Shot #18: Titles of Jesus AW 210: Women Encounter Jesus AW 211: Bragging on Jesus with Danielle Bean AW 213: Prayer is Personal Encounter with Jesus   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what

December 15, 2017 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Ursula Ledokowska “Among Women” Guest: Leah Darrow  This episode profiles the idea of true beauty with former model, speaker, and author, Leah Darrow. She’s author of a new book, The Other Side of Beauty. We also examine the life of St. Ursula Ledokowska who helped to found a new branch of the Ursulines in Poland. This episode is the last one for 2017 — I’ll be back in January. Wishing you a blessed Advent and wonderful Christmas season!   Links for this episode: “The Beauty of Creation Bears Witness to God” by St. Augustine All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters by Pat Gohn The Other Side of Beauty by Leah Darrow Leah Darrow’s website “In The Bleak Mid-Winter” by Christina Rossetti   Other shows of related interest: AW 82: Joining with Mary in Advent AW 116: The advent of Advent AW 218: Advent and Ignatian Spirituality Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook

December 2, 2017 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska “Among Women” Guest: Connie Clark This episode begins with a few advent tips, and then it shines a spotlight on the life of two women who, as writers, offer their gifts for the sake of the Church, and advancing its mission. Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska is a Polish saint whose writing for the missions eventually blossomed into a religious order. And Connie Clark is a prolific Catholic author with numerous Catholic titles including the one that recently prompted my contacting her, Pep Talks for Catholic Parents. She’s also the editor of Living Faith Kids. (Find more of her book and booklets in the links below.) Links for this episode: Blessed Mary Theresa Ledóchowska, and her religious order   TWO DAYS ONLY: discounts on Ave Maria Press sales of Pat Gohn’s books, ALL IN, and Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Go to AveMariaPress.com on Monday, Dec 4, and enjoy free shipping with the code JOY17 On Wednesday Dec 6, at A

October 30, 2017 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Saints who loved Mary and the Rosary “Among Women” Guest: Gretchen Crowe This episode centers on Mary and the Rosary, as we conclude October, the month of the Rosary. I’m delighted to welcome my guest, Gretchen Crowe, of OSV, and the editor of a new book, Why the Rosary, Why Now? The book really makes a strong case for taking up the Rosary as a daily devotion. This podcast also shines a light on some of my favorite saints and their perspectives on Mary as a mother, and the power of the Rosary.   Links for this episode: Why the Rosary, Why Now? by Gretchen Crowe Scriptural Rosary Catechist.com   Other shows of related interest: AW 112: What I love about the rosary AW Espresso Shot 12: My rosary story AW 94: Ringing Around the Rosary, with Jennifer Willits of the Rosary Army AW 150: The Rosary and Pregnancy, with Sarah Reinhard   Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or

October 15, 2017 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Marguerite D’Youville “Among Women” Guest: Maria Morera Johnson In this episode, we explore the life of St. Marguerite D’Youville, courtesy of an excerpt from Maria Morera Johnson’s new book: Super Girls and Halos. What’s more, we’ve got a great conversation with Maria Johnson about this fun book that is a mash up of heroines from books and the screen as well as the communion of saints. This is a wonderful title that I’m happy to endorse. Links for this episode: The Shrine for St. Marguerite D’Youville Super Girls and Halos, by Maria Morera Johnson Maria Johnson’s blog Other shows of related interest: AW 197: Badass Buddies and Pope Selfies, with Maria Johnson AW 146: The Power of a Praying Friend, with Maria Johnson Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote thi

September 28, 2017 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Hildegard of Bingen “Among Women” Guest: Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet This week we look at one of the prime topics of interest here at Among Women — the spiritual friendships that women ought to cultivate and welcome into their lives. Join me for a lively conversation with authors Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet as we discuss their latest title, The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman’s Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-filled Friends. Links for this episode: Find out where Pat will be speaking next: San Diego area, and Falls Church VA Pat’s interview with Cy Kellett on Catholic Answers Focus about her book, All In. Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI St. Hildegard of Bingen, A spiritual reader, by Carmen Acevedo Butcher The Friendship Project by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet Divine Mercy for Moms by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet Other shows of related interest: AW 172: A show about Hildegard being a doctor of the chur

Welcome to Episode 20 of Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn. Today’s topic: Prayers of Petition to Pray when You are Worried or Trouble Intercessory prayer is powerful! This week in the news, the United States has seen the devastation in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, plus now Hurricane Irma is rampaging the Caribbean islands and Florida and threatening other states. But it’s not just weather woes that call us to prayer — we can bring any form of suffering or concern to Jesus, and to Jesus through our Mother Mary. This podcast “prays” with you… using The 23rd Psalm, the Litany of the Name of Jesus, plus numerous prayers for protection and strength invoking Mary and the saints. Let us pray for one another. Other podcast of related interest: AW Espresso Shot #8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet AW 94: Ringing around the Rosary, with Jennifer Willits AW 213: Prayer is an encounter with Jesus Reminders: Send your comments to Pat Gohn at amongwom