Fall 2015 - Episode 3: Wake-up and Make The Coffee
  
"Mission is a duty about which one must say ‘Woe to me if I do not evangelize’ (1 Corinthians 9:16)...redemption and mission are acts of love [because] those who proclaim the Gospel participate in the charity of Christ."

--Pope Francis
 
This segment will encourage viewers to get more involved in their faith by doing more engaging than complaining. It is based on a chapter in Teresa Tomeo’s new book “Walk Softly and Carry a Great Bag.” Our guest clip features a woman who started a very popular Adoration ministry after some very profound experiences she had at Franciscan University.
 
Guests:
 

Maureen Dierkes, Founder & Executive Director, Awaken Ministry - www.AwakenMinistry.org

 
Janet's Homework Assignment:
 

Read Wake-Up and Make the Coffee Reflection from the book, Walk Softly and Carry a Great Bag

Visit www.awakenministry.org

Visit our homepage and sign up for the Catholic View for Women monthly e-letter

 
Discussion Questions:
 

Is there an activity or event you would like to see at your parish or in your area and if so what have you done to help make that a reality?

How much time do you spend complaining about what’s wrong with the Church verses doing something about the problems?

When is the last time you volunteered for a faith based event in your area?

 


Extreme Makeover
God's Bucket List: Heaven's Surefire Way to Happiness in this Life and Beyond

by Teresa Tomeo

Examines what God wants for each of us: mercy, fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace, just to name a few, and explains what the Christian faith teaches about these gifts and how we can begin to achieve and cross out, one by one, the items on that heavenly list. God's Bucket List is published by Random House/Image Books.



Recall Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry's Exploitation of Women

by Janet Morana

Janet Morana exposes the myriad ways abortion exploits women, and calls for a National recall of this deadly procedure.  Published by Saint Benedict Press.

Sign the petition to recall abortion.
       
The Kitchen Madonna The Kitchen Madonna:
Patroness of The Catholic View for Women

Mary was not only Jesus' Mother, but also a housewife. Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key represents the safety in the house and also the way into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the home and in thoughts and deeds. 
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue

Available in Resin and Bronze



Magnificat
The Magnificat

Magnificat is a lavishly printed, easy-to-read pocket-sized worship aid, of more than 400 pages.

Magnificat can be used to follow the daily Mass and can also be read at home for personal or family prayer.
Available at Magnificat
 
Consider praying the Divine Office on a daily basis. 
The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be prayed at different times of the day. 
See www.divineoffice.org.

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