A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms (Revised)
52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
by Lisa M. Hendey
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Pub Date 2 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 19 Sep 2019
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Description
Lisa M. Hendey, founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com and bestselling author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and The Grace of Yes shares her passion for the saints by introducing fifty-two holy companions as guides for the amazing vocation of Catholic motherhood.
Guided by the example of the saints, Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and soul-strengthening exercises into a spiritually rich and deeply practical resource for Catholic women. This edition includes a new preface and cover and is updated with information about saints canonized since the first edition.
Allow The Book of Saints for Catholic Moms to help you grow in your faith and enrich your heart, mind, body, and soul by spending each week of the year with Hendey and a different saint. This award-winning spiritual guidebook introduces you to popular saints such as Thérèse of Lisieux, Teresa of Calcutta, John Paul II, and Patrick, as well as lesser known but equally inspiring saints such as Gianna Beretta Molla and Damien of Molokai.
Each week Hendey offers:
· a thematic prayer intention
· biographical and devotional information about the saint
· lessons she learned from each saint
· daily scripture meditations
· prayers
· activities for moms and children
· practical, spiritually rich steps that help moms incorporate the wisdom and exemplary faith of each figure into their own lives.
A Note From the Publisher
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 on faith, family, and Catholic new media topics. 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.
Advance Praise
"A treasure for every Catholic mother who wants to lead her family to heaven."
Michele Faehnle
Coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms
"A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms is a Catholic family must have. This book is a perfect way to grow in your love for the saints all year long."
Emily Jaminet
Coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms
"From Mary, mother of Jesus—'the first and best Catholic mom'—to Chiara Badano, a young saint from the 1990s, Lisa M. Hendey unrolls a rich tapestry of holy saints who can help all women today. I highly recommend this book to all mothers, Catholic or not, and I even think most dads would love it, too—I definitely did."
Brandon Vogt
Content director at Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Author of Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)
"Joy-filled and easy to read, this book focuses on simple spiritual goals to which women of all ages and life stages can aspire. Lisa Hendey knows exactly what inspires and encourages so many Catholic moms, and in this book, she absolutely delivers it."
Danielle Bean
Brand manager at CatholicMom.com
“One of my favorite things about being Catholic is the seemingly never-ending opportunities to meet saints we’ve never run into before and allow them to lead us on our spiritual journey. In A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, Lisa Hendey is our tour guide through all these introductions. Providing a week-long deep dive into fifty-two different holy heroes, Hendey accompanies us as we get to know some incredible saints and, through them, get to know ourselves."
Tommy Tighe
Editor of The Catholic Hipster Handbook
"Lisa Hendey's A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms is aptly subtitled 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul. I have truly found companions in these saints as well as consolation, inspiration, and motivation in the chapters that so beautifully tend to our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This book is for every new momma, seasoned moms, and even grandmas!"
Maria Morera Johnson
Author of My Badass Book of Saints
"A very inspiring, practical guide to the saints designed especially for Catholic mothers."
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Catholic blogger and author of The Catholic Baby Name Book
"Every time a Catholic mother asks me what author she should read, I have a ready answer: Lisa Hendey. Her book on the saints provides a rich pattern of learning, reflection, prayer, and practical Catholic-living suggestions, based on the lives of fifty-two great heroes and heroines of our faith. It is a book that every mother (and father, son, and daughter too) will find accessible, inviting, and above all, useful."
Rev. James Martin, S.J.
"A beautifully written, well-researched, and extraordinary book.”
Ellen Gable Hrkach
Catholic author and blogger
"An enduring treasury for heart, mind, body, and soul."
Nancy Piccione
The Catholic Post and blogger at Reading Catholic
"Inspiring, informative and engaging, Lisa Hendey’s newest book should be on every Catholic mom’s nightstand. Page after page, the saints come alive through Lisa’s personal stories, powerful prose and practical advice. We all need companions on the spiritual journey. With Lisa’s book in hand, you’ll never be alone."
Mary DeTurris Poust
Author of Walking Together
"Lisa Hendey brings us an opportunity to learn more about the saints in a way that's uniquely suited for the nitty-gritty of everyday life. You'll experience the saints as real people even as you grow in your faith journey.”
Sarah Reinhard
Catholic author and blogger
"Whether you’re a spiritual mom like me or a mom with children who keep you on the move, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms will provide much joy, guidance, and companionship on your journey."
Teresa Tomeo
Catholic author, speaker, and syndicated radio host
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781594712739 |
| PRICE | US$18.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Stacie T, Reviewer
I read this book in record time; it is just THAT good!! As a new Catholic, I find myself completely obsessed with learning about the saints. I just love them so much. To know that I have a team of holy men and women rooting me on, praying for me, and willing to teach me? Guys, that's amazing. (You've heard of girls and their tribe? The saints are my tribe. Yours, too!) A BOOK OF SAINTS FOR CATHOLIC MOMS was not only edifying, informative and easy to read, but extremely encouraging and reassuring. I love being a mama to 5 humans, but it is definitely not easy. Having the help of the saints is a huge gift from the Lord. This book I will keep with me always!
Janet P, Reviewer
A new edition of this delightful book on saints aimed at Moms. Each saint is covered with a short biography and plenty of additional information. With 54 saints in 52 chapters (two couples are included), the book has devotional reading and activities for each week of the year. Some of the saints have only recently been canonized.
Each chapter has the same format Starting is a box with basic information about the saint: birth & death dates, patronage, and feast day. Then a brief biography follows. Next comes a reflection, bringing the saints relevance to the modern mom to the forefront. The next two sections have a quote from the saint and a Bible reading for each day of the week. Concluding the chapter are activities for both mom and kids and a prayer for the family to say together.
It's a great resource!
Ann K, Bookseller
I love books like this. A short chapter filled with facts and bible verses. Added activities for children make it a little more fun and easier to remember names and what they are famous for. We had a priest that would do a saint a week and many of them still remain in my memories. I can see he could have gotten his lesson from this or a similar book. A nice table of contents lets you pick and choose from the 52 Saints in this book. A good gift item for a friend or family member that is interested in the church. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
