Catholic Women Now

Kendra Tierney is all about living liturgically in  the family culture. Today she shares fun, simple ways to honor St. Joseph with your family. May 1 is the Feast of St. Joseph, the Worker. What does this feast honor? Kendra shares the history of this liturgical day.   We, like several of you, are making a consecration to St. Joseph on May 1.  Whether you are completing the consecration or not, th...

Who is this silent man, the foster father of Jesus, husband to Mary? Little is known and over the centuries the Church has come to know more and more about St. Joseph. Fr. Don Calloway joins us to talk about his book, Consecration to St. Joseph. Why now in this time, do we need St. Joseph?  Fr. Don tells about the extraordinary intercessor St. Joseph is for us. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: B...

Throughout the Bible God showed his people his protection. In the Old Testament, God revealed to Moses to instruct the Israelites to  place  the blood of the lamb over the doorpost so the Angel of death would pass over and spare anyone in the home from death.  In this episode,  we share sacramentals that provide protection for those who have the faith of a child.  And we have a natural remedy give...

While  in seminary, Fr. Mitchell, LC,  encountered a season of doubt. In God's divine mystery, a copy of St. Faustina's diary was left at his door. Thus began a path for Fr. Mitchell path that has lead to continually discovering the richness of Divine Mercy.  An apostle of Mercy is more than carrying an image of the Divine Mercy or reciting the chaplet of Divine  Mercy. The Divine Mercy is a spiri...

Joining us today Jennifer Ristine, consecrated lay woman with Regnum Christi.  Jennifer is the author of the book, Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala.   When Jennifer's mother passed away,  Mary Magdalene began to befriend Jennifer.  Surrendering fleeting securities, Jennifer looked to Mary Magdalene as a woman who could help her purify her heart. Mary Magdalene had traveled this path i...

You all are making the best of this space God is providing with the social distancing!  We share all the creative and fun ways you have been connecting with your family and friends during this time of solitude.  We asked you to text your family activities and you talked back to us!  Family rosary, video meet ups, games, cleaning closets, organizing, drive by birthday greetings, the positive side o...

Praise and worship - how do we praise and why should we praise and worship? Fr. Michael Voithofer joins us today to share how praising brings benefits in our lives. Praise brings breakthrough. Have you ever listened to a praise song and heard or felt a new insight or an answer to a difficulty? Fr. Michael will share stories of people who have experienced transformation through praise and worship....

He didn't start baking until he entered the Capuchin Friary.  And now Brother Andrew Corriente is the champion of  the Great American Baking Show - Holiday Edition.  Brother Andrew is a delight and filled with joy.  There are metaphors of baking with the spiritual life. Brother Andrew shared how this experience expanded his own spirituality as means to learn to really express himself.  His love of...

Danielle is filled with joy and hope. We love having her back with us. In her new book, she reflects on what happens to a mother's heart when her children grow up and begin their own lives. Filled with wit and wisdom, Danielle shares the ups and downs of motherhood and marriage while keeping anchored in the identity as a daughter of God. She gave us hope and spoke to our hearts.  Iowa Catholic Rad...

Dawn Aitchison is a wife and mom to NINE children.  Amid this busy life, she followed God's call to organize and take high school teens and young adults on mission trips to Nicaragua!  The mission work varies from building houses to churches.  It doesn't end with the good works. Dawn encourages  these kids to look at the poor and the service through the heart of Christ and the Catholic faith. Acco...

Linda Heinrich felt a tug on her heart as she would pass a Catholic church as a child. It wasn't until the death of her parents, job loss, and prolonged unemployment when she realized why.  While listening to Iowa Catholic radio in her car, the Mass began. She was completely immersed in the Mass she lost track of where she was driving.  Her heart was captivated by the Holy Spirit. Listen to hear t...

We always enjoy when Adam Storey joins us at the coffee table. It isn't common we sit down with a man in the studio and talk about marriage! How do we prioritize our marriage with kids, careers,  and personal interests? Sacrifice is a key part of marriage. We talked about balancing sacrifice without self depletion while desiring the  good of the other. All great stuff for your marriage.... listen...

Are you interested in connecting with other women who share your faith, interests? Are afraid you don't know enough about your faith to join a group? Are desiring to start a women's ministry at your church but not sure where to begin? Elizabeth Tomlin was in the same places at one time.  she shares her wisdom of experienece building women's ministries. The gift of hospitality inspires virtue (list...

Rob Kaczmark shares his delightful journey of faith. Rob was a typical adolescent Catholic  boy until his family took a pilgrimage to Medjugojre.  It was there that Jesus became real to Rob and a personal relationship began.  Thinking  he would be teaching catechism as a living, God had different plans. Taking the advice of a beloved DRE when he was in high school, Rob decided to change his colleg...

Becky Naderman is a local wife, mother, and author of the book, Walk With Me . In her book, Becky shares the transforming power of working in prison ministry. Developing a close friendship with Aaron, an inmate, Becky begins to discover an interior change from this unlikely friendship. This is a story of two people from radically different backgrounds which breaks down social barriers and false id...

You are not made to fear, You are made to love.  Fear causes us to withhold love and relationships, especially with God. Today we talk about how fear works in our lives, four signs whether you are living in fear, and what can we do to stop fears from interfering with our relationship with God. News flash~ we have everything inside of us to be courageous! Tune and find out how and why!  PS> there i...

Julie shares her experience of being with 5,000 Catholics, joined by Protestants, at the Catholic Encounter conference held this past week end. Beginning with the history of Pope Leo XVlll declaring the 20th century to the Holy Spirit, Julie walks briefly through the new Pentecost spreading in the Catholic Church.   What she saw was conversion, physical healing, and outpouring of spiritual gifts....

You all are great!  You texted your favorite traditions  Many around favorite foods which the smells, tastes, and family gathering are ways to bring us together.  Some of you reach out to help someone in need in very clever ways!  And those traditions that when you share around the family your love and appreciation for each other. Gosia Wheeler share traditions for her native Poland.  The oplatek...

Julie and Chris share five ways to get the most out of your Nativity scene this Advent. These five recommendations are from Pope Francis recent apostolic letter, Admirabile Signum. Marie Austin joins Chris to share the excitement since the  premier The Veil Removed, a five-minute film about what happens at Mass.   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bru...

We desire a place to find a sanctuary. Our earthly homes are a foretaste of the home Christ has prepared for us: Heaven! Authors Carrie Gress, Noelle Mering, Megan Schrieber, and photographer Kim Baile, have artfully compiled a book that reflects how to make our homes of welcoming. We may not always be able to attend the church supper, but we can make our homes a reflection of our faith by invitin...

We read in the Gospels of Jesus healing the sick. Does Jesus heal today in our modern world? Dan Dematte and Sam Halligan from Damascus Camp ministry join us to talk about the gift of healing. Dan and Sam both minister to others through prayer and have witnessed the healing power of Jesus. This is a show you don't want to miss! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Monca...

Mary Beth Beacom and Susie Flood both have adopted children. Realizing a need for prayer and support, they started the St. Ita Prayer group for mothers of adopted children. There are many challenges and blessings with receiving God's chosen adopted child into your family. The St. Ita prayer group has provided immense validation, resources, prayers, and love to mothers who are navigating this trans...

Today we went unplugged as we talked about the power of praising God. We cover why we should praise, the benefits of praising God, and how to praise. Did you know the Blessed Mother praised God? "My soul magnifies the Lord". Why did God need to magnified? Isn't he sovereign? Isn't He all powerful? Listen to find out and discover this "ever ancient, ever new" prayer of the Churc...

Sonja Corbitt is a delightful guest! As a Southern Baptist convert, purgatory was new to her. She discovered through overcoming a father wound the healing and purifying love of God through her suffering. Being a Bible Evangelista, she provides many Biblical references for Purgatory. The word "purgatory" is not stated in the Bible. The understanding is what is referred to as implicit know...

Susan Tassone shares her passion for Purgatory. Why do the souls suffer? Why are they poor? How can we help the souls in Purgatory? Where is it in the Bible? We answer all these and more. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson Making It Pers...