{"product_id":"the-catholic-moms-prayer-companion-a-book-of-daily-reflections-9781594716614","title":"The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Award: Collections of Prayers (First Place).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you a Catholic mom who prays for the wisdom and patience to get through each day? Do you pray for your children, husband, family and friends, and sometimes even yourself? \u003ci\u003eThe Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new, daily resource to make the most of those few, precious minutes you have to pause and reflect.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more than fifteen years, the award-winning \u003ci\u003eCatholicMom.com\u003c\/i\u003e website has been a trusted source for sound, practical, and spiritual guidance. In their new book, authors Lisa M. Hendey and Sarah A. Reinhard bring together more than eighty moms, dads, and trusted spiritual companions to provide fresh, uplifting meditations for every day of the year. You'll find encouragement when you're struggling, reassurance when you feel alone, and comfort when you're distracted by worry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Created by moms for moms, these hope-filled meditations touch on the issues and concerns you face as you try to get through the day with a sense of God's presence in your life. Whether you are a new or seasoned mom working in or outside of your home, this inspiring collection of reflections for every day of the year will help you\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estay in touch with the seasons of the Church year;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremember Mary's loving presence on her feast days;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeep company with both new and familiar saints;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esee the spiritual meaning of secular holidays; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake you smile with occasions such as Houseplant Appreciation Day and National Popcorn Day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Each day begins with a brief quotation from scripture, saints, recent popes, or important spiritual writers. A personal reflection--written by contributors including Danielle Bean, Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Lisa Mladinich, Elizabeth Scalia, Carolyn Woo, Mark Hart, and Jeff Young--focuses on some dimension of your spiritual, emotional, intellectual, or physical life. Each day also includes a brief prayer and a question or thought to ponder throughout the day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In just a few minutes of quiet you'll find the boost you need from a friendly voice. Each month also has a special theme such as love, family fun, and slowing down. Start these reflections any time throughout the year and feel your days become more grace-filled and inspired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHendey, Lisa M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eLisa M. Hendey\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eCatholicMom.com\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook for Catholic Moms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Book of Saints for Catholic Moms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Grace of Yes\u003c\/i\u003e, The Chime Travelers children's fiction series and \u003ci\u003eI Am God's Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e. Hendey is the coeditor of the \u003ci\u003eThe Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hendey has appeared on EWTN, CatholicTV, and as a part of the Momnipotent DVD series. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eCatholic Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Our Sunday Visitor\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e She lives with her husband, Greg, in Los Angeles, California.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReinhard, Sarah A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSarah A. Reinhard\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic author, blogger, speaker, and freelance writer who has a penchant for coffee and a love of chocolate. She writes at \u003ci\u003eSnoringScholar.com \u003c\/i\u003eand is the network content manager for Our Sunday Visitor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Reinhard is the author of a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eA Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy\u003c\/i\u003e. She earned a master's degree in marketing and communications from Franklin University and has worked for many years for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and four children.","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50643455967506,"sku":"9781594716614","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1cd0e674-0bc9-458d-a6d0-0eeae222f1a5.jpg?v=1733086078","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-catholic-moms-prayer-companion-a-book-of-daily-reflections-9781594716614","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}