
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
Author: Lisa M. HendeyPublisher: Ave Maria Press
Publication Date: 2010-02-08
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
9781594712289
Editorial Reviews
"Lisa Hendey is the sister friend of Catholic motherhood! We know her so well through her work for families, her website, and her engaging podcasts. Lisa now brings us her book in which she openly discusses the essential elements of a Catholic mom's life in an exceptionally delightful, engaging, dynamic, and practical manner. You'll be turning pages and feeling as if Lisa is there by your side lovingly offering her insight and warm encouragement. You're going to love this book!" Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Host of "Everyday Blessings For Catholic Moms" on EWTN, Author of Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers
"Every mom needs a few good tools in her belt, to help her handle life's challenges and The Handbook for Catholic Moms belongs on your short list of indispensable resources. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Does your friendship garden need cultivating? Could your parenting skills use a little remedial attention? This book offers sound advice to help you meet these and other challenges with confidence and grace. "--Heidi Hess Saxton, Author of My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories, Founder of ExtraordinaryMomsNetwork.wordpress.com
"Lisa Hendey's CatholicMom.com website has long been a treasured Internet gathering spot. The Handbook for Catholic Moms is a welcome extension of Lisa's wisdom and energy, enriched by the experiences of the community of women who have found community, support, and strength through CatholicMom.com. --Amy Welborn, Author of eighteen books including A Catholic Woman's Book Of Days and Mary and the Christian Life
"Lisa Hendey's passion for Catholic motherhood is born of many influences and I am proud to know that her experience as a Notre Dame student ranks among the most significant. This book is overflowing with Lisa's generous spirit, deep compassion, and infectious enthusiasm for her family, her Church, and the vocation of Catholic motherhood. She makes a wonderful and most welcome contribution to our faith community." --Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame
"Lisa Hendey is the kind of friend whose advice you always treasure. Warm, wise, funny, compassionate, faith-filled, and, above all experienced in the joys and struggles of family life, her new book will be a lifesaver to Catholic women who try, hope, and pray to be good moms." --Rev. James Martin, S.J., Author of My Life with the Saints
Lisa Hendey's passion for Catholic motherhood is born of many influences and I am proud to know that her experience as a Notre Dame student ranks among the most significant. This book is overflowing with Lisa's generous spirit, deep compassion, and infectious enthusiasm for her family, her Church, and the vocation of Catholic motherhood. She makes a wonderful and most welcome contribution to our faith community. --Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame
Lisa Hendey is the kind of friend whose advice you always treasure. Warm, wise, funny, compassionate, faith-filled, and, above all experienced in the joys and struggles of family life, her new book will be a lifesaver to Catholic women who try, hope, and pray to be good moms. --Rev. James Martin, S.J., Author of My Life with the Saints
Lisa M. Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the bestselling author of The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living, The Catholic Mom's Prayer companion and the "Chime Travelers" children's fiction series that dynamically combines time travel and the lives of the saints. She serves at editor-at-large at Ave Maria Press. As a board member and frequent host on KNXT Catholic Television, Lisa has produced and hosted multiple programs and has appeared on EWTN, CatholicTV and as a part of the "Momnipotent" DVD series. She serves as the technology contributor for EWTN's SonRise Morning Show and is a regular family correspondent on Relevant Radio. She blogs at a variety of online venues and her articles have appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor.