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Looking for a faith-filled romance novel to celebrate St. Valentine's Day? In this episode of Hey Everybody, It's Fr. Edward, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City, to discuss her debut novel published by Chrism Press. You'll hear: ❤️ Why Catholic romance fiction exists and why it matters. ❤️ The love story of Elena and Benedict, a Swiss Guard, and how a real Swiss Guard helped shape the novel. ❤️ How the book portrays a healthy Catholic dating relationship. ❤️ How Rebecca balances writing with a busy family life. ❤️ The role of NANOWRIMO in fast-drafting her novel. ❤️ Her advice for aspiring Catholic novelists, including Fr. Edward! ❤️ The influence of other clean romance writers like Roseanna M. White, Emma St. Claire, and Katherine Center. If you love faith-based fiction, Catholic romance, or just a good love story, don't miss this episode!
Happy Halloween! In this episode, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson returns to the show to have a conversation about werewolves, leprechauns, and folklore. We discuss her two books with Chrism Press, Brother Wolf and Wake of Malice. Is there a basis for the werewolf legend? What does folklore have to do with Christianity? Is it good, bad, or a bit of both? What's next for Eleanor? We get at these questions and more in this Halloween episode. Check out Brother Wolf and Wake of Malice at Chrism Press: https://chrismpress.com/ Check out A Bloody Habit at Ignatius Press: https://ignatius.com/a-bloody-habit-blhp/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj4K5BhDYARIsAD1Ly2pc5Ue8zgQFFVQE-9_Gw67I3VRC-KzBrDB4yaeHcmSgkeNSGXt22qMaAmVSEALw_wcB ************************************************************************************************************ Follow me on Twitter @AaronIrber Subscribe to my Substack - https://aaronirber.substack.com/ for updates on the show, essays, and more! Donate to my Patreon - I Might Believe in Faeries https://www.patreon.com/imightbelieveinfaeries Like my Facebook page - I Might Believe in Faeries Battle Of The Creek by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Logo Art by Linnea Kisby *************************************************************************************************************
Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. As a scholar, Daniel is foremost interested in reactivating an Aristotelian understanding of mimetic art, long out of favor among philosophers. His latest book is Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts. At Christendom College Daniel teaches courses on the Philosophy of Art & Beauty, the Philosophy of Technology, the Philosophy of Culture, and Poetic Experience & Truth. In March 2023 Chrism Press published his novel, The Good Death of Kate Montclair. Daniel is also the author of a play, The Actor, which will premiere in November 2024. Daniel also writes the Substack newsletter, The Comic Muse, where he shares stories and sketches from his studio.In this second part of our conversation, we talk about:The importance of choice over chance in compelling narrativesThe moral dimension of storytellingThe relationship between subjective and objective beauty in artThe significance of context in art appreciationTo learn more about Daniel and his work:Newsletter: https://danielmcinerny.substack.com/Beauty and Imitation: https://a.co/d/cNquN03The Good Death of Kate Montclair: https://a.co/d/0KKy0PSPodcast: https://danielmcinerny.substack.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by:John Templeton Foundation (https://www.templeton.org/)Templeton Religion Trust (https://templetonreligiontrust.org/)Support the show
Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. As a scholar, Daniel is foremost interested in reactivating an Aristotelian understanding of mimetic art, long out of favor among philosophers. His latest book is Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts. At Christendom College Daniel teaches courses on the Philosophy of Art & Beauty, the Philosophy of Technology, the Philosophy of Culture, and Poetic Experience & Truth. In March 2023 Chrism Press published his novel, The Good Death of Kate Montclair. Daniel is also the author of a play, The Actor, which will premiere in November 2024. Daniel also writes the Substack newsletter, The Comic Muse, where he shares stories and sketches from his studio.In this first part of our conversation, we talk about:Childhood Encounters with ArtMimetic Art as StorytellingDelighted contemplation as the ultimate goal of artPhilosophy and art integration shaping his exploration of truth and beautyNature of imitation in artTo learn more about Daniel and his work:Newsletter: https://danielmcinerny.substack.com/ Beauty and Imitation: https://a.co/d/cNquN03 The Good Death of Kate Montclair: https://a.co/d/0KKy0PS Podcast: https://danielmcinerny.substack.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by:John Templeton Foundation (https://www.templeton.org/)Templeton Religion Trust (https://templetonreligiontrust.org/)Support the show
Maria Morera Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Catholicmom.com contributor Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City. Rebecca W. Martin, a trade book Acquisitions Editor for Our Sunday Visitor and Assistant Editor at Chrism Press, lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats. A perpetually professed Lay Dominican, Rebecca serves as editor for Veritas, a quarterly Lay Dominican publication. Her children's book Meet Sister Mary Margaret will release in fall 2023 from OSV Kids. Links in the Show: Love in the Eternal City Meet Sister Mary Margaret Read all articles by Rebecca W. Martin.
We're live with Karen Ullo, Editorial Director of Chrism Press talk about Catholic publications and releasing new books, Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese and Ray Lacy, Director of Evangelization in the Diocese of Biloxi, provides Eucharistic pilgrimage route and details.
We're live with Lonnie Thibodeaux, Director of Media and Public Relations in the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese with monthly update, Karen Ullo with Chrism Press talks about her new book To Crown with Liberty and Deacon Ricky Suprean, Deacon at St. John of the Cross in Lacomb talks about the upcoming Holy Spirit Novena.
Welcome to the Seventh Mansion! Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 1-6. Topics are: 1. Sublime mysteries of these mansions. 2. St. Teresa abashed at treating such subjects. 3. Our Lord introduces His bride into His presence chamber. 4. Darkness of a soul in mortal sin. 5. Intercession for sinners. 6. The soul an interior world. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To check out their selection of books, visit www.chrismpress.com. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eleven, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. Favors increase the soul's desire for God. 2. The dart of love. 3. Spiritual sufferings produced. 4. Its physical effects. 5. Torture of the desire for God. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To check out their selection of books, go to www.chrismpress.com. Use the coupon code, "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, I am announcing who I will be reading for Season Four! We will be reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, numbers 11-12. Topics are: 11. How to treat visions. 12. Effects of seeing the face of Christ. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Shadowed Loyalty, go to www.chrismpress.com. Use the coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. The jewel in the locket. 2. The smilie explained. 3. The apparition explained. Our sponsor is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Shadowed Loyalty," go to www.chrismpress.com. Use the coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, numbers 12-15. Topics are: 12. Reasoning and mental prayer. 13. A form of meditation on Our Lord's Life and Passion. 14. Simplicity of contemplatives' meditation. 15. Souls in every state of prayer should think of the Passion. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Shadowed Loyalty," go here: www.chrismpress.com.
We're live with Fr. Bart Tolleson, priest of the Diocese of Helena, Montana and author of his book That Was Father Stu: A Memoir of My Priestly Brother and Friend, Michael Acaldo, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge with update and Karen Ullo, parishioner at St. Patrick Church in BR and Editorial Director at Chrism Press talks about Brother Wolf.
This is a big day for me! It's my podcast's 500th episode! Thank you for to all who have joined along with me. Today, we will be reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. Sorrow for sin felt by souls in the Sixth Mansion. 2. How this sorrow is felt. 3. St. Teresa's grief for her past sins. 4. Such souls, centered in God, forget self-interest. 5. The remembrance of divine benefits increases contrition. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Markmaker," go here: www.chrismpress.com. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson welcome Catholic Mom Contributor Rebecca W. Martin for a conversation about her adorable new children's book Meet Sister Mary Margaret. Meet Sister Mary Margaret is a colorful, engaging children's picture book that introduces kids and families to the beautiful lives and vocations of women religious! Rebecca W. Martin is a Lay Dominican, editor, and author. She serves as acquisitions editor for Our Sunday Visitor, and freelances with Chrism Press. Rebecca lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats. Show Notes Links: Instagram @rebecca.w.martin Rebeccawmartin.com
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Six, numbers 6-10. Topics are: 6. They endanger health. 7. Tears often come from physical causes. 8. St Teresa's own experience. 9. Works, not tears, are asked by God. 10. Confide entirely in God. Our sponsor is Chrism Press. To purchase your copy of "Markmaker," go here: www.chrismpress.com. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we finish another chapter! Our readings will be from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Five, numbers 8-14. Topics are: 8. Mysteries learnt during the flight of the spirit. 9. Imaginary visions sometimes accompany intellectual ones. 10. How the flight of the spirit takes place. 11. The soul fortified by it. 12. Three great graces left in the soul. 13. The third grace. 14. Fear caused by this favor. Our sponsor is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Markmaker," go here: www.chrismpress.com.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 17-22. Topics are: 17. Faculties lost during ecstasy. 18. Spiritual inebriation. 19. Fervor and love of suffering left in the soul. 20. Scandal caused to spectators by such favors. 21. Our Lord's predeliction for such a soul. 22. Illusionary raptures. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To purchase your copy of "The City Mother," go here: www.chrismpress.com. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 8-13. Topics are: 8. Simile of the museum. 9. St. Teresa's visit to the Duchess of Alva. 10. Joy of the soul during raptures. 11. No imaginary vision. 12. True and false raptures. 13. Revelations of future bliss. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother," go here: www.chrismpress.com. The House on the Rock
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter 4, Numbers 1-4. Topics are: 1. Courage required by the soul for the divine espousals. 2. Raptures. 3. Rapture caused by the spark of love. 4. The powers and senses absorbed. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 19-24. Topics are: 19. Interior locutions. 20. First sign of genuine interior locutions. 21. Second sign. 22. Third sign. 23. Fourth sign. 24. Fifth sign. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "In Pieces," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 11-15. Topics are: 11. Third sign. 12. The devil suggests doubts about true locutions. 13. Confidence of the soul rewarded. 14. Its joy at seeing God's words verified. 15. Its zeal for God's honor. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "In Pieces," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. Locutions. 2. Sometimes caused by melancholia. 3. Caution needed at first. 4. Locutions frequently occur during prayer. 5. Resist those containing false doctrine. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The Good Death of Kate Montclair," click here: https://chrismpress.com.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 10-15. Topics are: 10. First reason of immunity from deception. 11. Second and third reasons. 12. The imagination not concerned in it. 13. St. Teresa never alarmed at this prayer. 14. "The odor of Thine ointment." 15. No reason to fear deception here. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To purchase your copy of the "The Good Death of Kate Montclair," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use the coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. Our Lord excites the love of His spouse. 2. The wound of love. 3. The pain it causes. 4. The call of the Bridegroom. 5. Effect on the soul. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The Good Death of Kate Montclair," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 19-23. Topics are: 19. Bewilderment of the soul. 20. God alone relieves these troubles. 21. Human weakness. 22. Earthly consolations are of no avail. 23. Prayer gives no comfort at such a time. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Please check out their selection of Catholic and Orthodox fiction at: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
We have an interesting milestone today. Today, we will end on the page that is halfway through the readings. We have crested the hill, so to speak. Our readings today will be from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 5-13. Topics are: 5. Ourcry raised against souls striving for perfection. 6. St. Teresa's personal experience of this. 7. Praise distasteful to an enlightened soul. 8. This changes to indifference. 9. Humility of such souls. 10. Their zeal for God's glory. 11. Perfect and final indifference to praise or blame. 12. Love of enemies. 13. Bodily sufferings. Our sponsor is Chrism Press. To check out their collection of Catholic and Orthodox fiction, please go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
In this Say Yes to Holiness 1:1 Conversation podcast, Christina sits down with Rhonda Ortiz, award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor emerita of Chrism Press. In particular, we focused upon the upcoming release on August 8th of her novel, Adrift--the second novel of the thriller-historical fiction-romance that is the Molly Chase series. Rhonda is an award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor emerita of Chrism Press. In Pieces, the first novel of her Molly Chase series. She is also a fully professed lay member of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans); a native Oregonian; attended St. John's College in historic Annapolis, Maryland and now lives in Michigan with her husband and children. Rhonda and I had a most delightful conversationw that had us discussing all sorts of topics--the writing process; power of stories; the intersection of faith, daily life and fiction; and of course, a deep dive into the Molly Chase series, especially with the release of the next book, Adrift, on August 8th. I was inspired, encouraged and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation about books, faith, and fiction, but especially about what can happen when we leave space for God to work. I have no doubt that you will love this conversation, too, so make sure to give it a listen as you go and order a copy of Adrift TODAY! To learn more about Rhonda Ortiz, and the Molly Chase series, go to: https://rhondaortiz.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sayyestoholiness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sayyestoholiness/support
Another milestone day! We are finishing the Fifth Mansion today. We will be reading from the Fifth Mansion, Fourth Chapter, numbers 8-12. Topics are: 8. Prayer and watchfulness our safeguards. 9. God's watchfulness over such souls. 10. Progress in virtue. 11. Insignificance of our actions compared wtih their reward. 12. St. Teresa's motives for writing on paper. Our sponsor is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother" click on the link. https://chrismpress.com/ Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Our readings today will be from the Fifth Mansion, Fourth Chapter, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. The spiritual espousals. 2. The prayer of union resembles a betrothal. 3. Before the spiritual nuptials temptations are dangerous. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Markmaker" go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fifth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 7-9. Topics are: 7. Divine union obtained by perfect love of God and our neighbor. 8. Love for God and our neighbor are proportionate. 9. Real and imaginary virtues. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of the "The Good Death of Kate Monclair," please click on the link: https://chrismpress.com/ Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fifth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. Zeal for souls left by divine union. 2. The soul may fall from such a state. 3. How divine union may always be obtained. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To grab your copy of the "Markmaker" click on the link: https://chrismpress.com/ Use the coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fifth Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 5-8. Topics are: 5. Mystic death of the silkworm. 6. Effects of divine union. 7. Increase of fervor and detachment. 8. Trials succeeding the prayer of union. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To check out their selection of fiction books informed by Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, visit: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are finishing up Chapter One of the Fifth Mansion. Our readings will be from Chapter One, numbers 8-10. Topics are: 8. Proof of Union 9. Assurance left in the soul. 10. Divine union beyond our power to obtain. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "In Pieces," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fifth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 5-7. Topics are: 5. The prayer of union and of quiet contrasted. 6. Divine and earthly union. 7. Competent directors in these matters. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To purchase your copy of "Shadowed Loyalty" go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are finishing the Fourth Mansion. Our readings will be from the third chapter, numbers 10-13. Topics are: 10. The devil specially tempts such souls. 11. False trances and raptures. 12. How to treat those deluded in this way. 13. Risks of delusion in this mansion. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To check out their selection of Catholic and Orthodox books, visit: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fourth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 4-6. Topics are: 4. It prepares us for the higher favors. 5. The mind must act until God calls it to recollection by love. 6. The soul should here abandon itself into God's hands. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To get your copy of the "The City Mother" go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fourth Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. The prayer of recollection compared to the inhabitants of the castle. 2. Shepherd recalls His flock into the castle. 3. This recollection supernatural. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Markmaker," go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim 15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fourth Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 6-8. Topics are: 6. The incense within the soul. 7. Graces received in this prayer. 8. Such favors not to be sought after. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of the "The Good Death of Kate Montclair" visit: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Fourth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 9-10. Topics are: 9. They do not destroy divine union. 10. St. Teresa's physical distractions. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To check out their fictional books for adults and teens, see the link. https://chrismpress.com/
Today, we are reading from the Fourth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 6-8. Topics are: 6. St. Teresa's experience of it. 7. Love of God, and how to foster it. 8. Distractions. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother, go here: https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to receive 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading the Fourth Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 4-5. Topics are: 4. Sensible devotions 5. Sweetness in devotion Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Check them out at https://chrismpress.com/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Congratulations on finishing the Third Mansion! Today, we will read from the Third Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 18-19. Topics are: 18. Obedience and direction 19. Misguided zeal for others Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother" go here: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/ Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the Third Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 10-14. Topics are: 10. We should try to make rapid progress. 11. Leave our cares in God's hands. 12. Humility more necessary than corporal penances. 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansion. 14. Advantages of hearing them. Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "The City Mother" go here: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off of your first order.
Today, we start the second chapter of the Third Mansion, numbers 1-4. Topics are: 1. Imperfections of dwellers in the first three mansions 2. Our trials show us our weakness 3. Humility learnt by our faults 4. Love of money Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To pick up your copy of "Markmaker," go: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/ Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order.
Today we are reading from the Third Mansion, Chapter One, Numbers 5-10. Topics include: 5. Our Lady's patronage 6. Fear necessary even for religious 7. St. Teresa's contrition 8. Characteristics of those in the Third Mansions 9. The rich young man in the Gospel 10. Reason of aridities in prayer Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% off your first order and pick up your copy of "Markmaker," here: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/ To check out "Song of the Scaffold:" https://ignatius.com/the-song-at-the-scaffold-soscp/
Congratulations on finishing the Second Mansion today! We will be reading from the Second Mansion, numbers 16-20. Topics include: 16. Our falls should raise us higher 17. Confidence and perseverance 18. Recollection 19. Why we must practice prayer 20. Meditation kindles love Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. To purchase your copy of "In Pieces," check out the link below and use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order. https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/
Today, we are reading from the Second Mansion, numbers 6-9. Topics include: 6. Perseverance is essential 7. Temeptations of devil 8. Delusion of earthly joys 9. God alone to be loved Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Pick up your copy of the award -winning book "In Pieces" here: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/ Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to get 15% of your first order. Poem I read today: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46565/ozymandias
Congrats! We enter the Second Mansion today. Our readings will be in the first chapter of the Second Mansion, numbers 1-5. Topics are: Souls in the second mansion Their state Their sufferings They cannot get rid of their imperfections How God calls these souls Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Pick up your copy of "In Pieces" at: https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" for 15% off your first order.
Today, we are reading from the First Mansion, Chapter 2, numbers 13-17. Topics include: 13. The devil entraps beginners 14. Our strength must come from God 15. Sin blinds the soul 16. Worldliness 17. The world in the cloister Our sponsor today is Chrism Press. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" to grab your copy of "The Good Death of Kate Montclair" at https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/
Today, we are reading from the First Mansion, Chapter Two, Numbers 8-12. Topics covered: 8. Beauty of the Castle 9. Self knowledge 10. Gained by meditating on the divine perfections 11. Advantages of such meditation 12. Christ should be our model Today's sponsor is Chrism Press. For 15% off your first order, use coupon code "pilgrim15" at https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/.
Today we are reading from the First Mansion, Chapter Two, Numbers 4-7. Topics include: 4. Disorder of the soul in mortal sin 5. Vision of a sinful soul 6. Profit of realizing these lessons 7. Prayer Today's sponsor is Chrism Press. Use coupon code "pilgrim15" at https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/ for 15% of your first order.
Welcome to Season Three of the "Journeying with the Saints" podcast. This season will be reading through St. Teresa of Avila's book, "The Interior Castle." Before we dive in, I want to take this episode to introduce you to St. Teresa, how the podcast will work this season, and the preface of her book. Our sponsor this season is Chrism Press. Please check them out at the link below and be sure to use coupon code, pilgrim15, for 15% off your first order. https://chrismpress.com/the-catholic-pilgrim/
In this episode, Justin Hibbard is joined with award winning author Rhonda Franklin Ortiz. Rhonda Ortiz is a Lay Dominican, award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor of Chrism Press. A native Oregonian, she attended St. John's College in historic Annapolis, Maryland and now lives in Michigan with her husband and children. Rhonda's books and articles can be found at rhondaortiz.comWatch her husband's Coming Home Network interview - Dr. Jared Ortiz: Revert from the WorldBe sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe
In today's episode, recorded live at the Catholic Marketing Network, Lisa Hendey and Allison Gingras welcome Karen Ullo. Karen is the award-winning author of two novels, Jennifer the Damned and Cinder Allia. She is a founding editor of Chrism Press and former managing editor of the Catholic literary journal Dappled Things. You can find her on the web at www.karenullo.com. Links: Chrism Press www.karenullo.com Articles by Karen Ullo at CatholicMom.com
In this episode, Helen has the unique privilege of speaking with fiction writer Maya Sinha about her latest novel, The City Mother, available through Chrism Press: https://chrismpress.com/books/the-city-mother/
What does it mean to anoint the imagination? How can vampires point us to holiness? These are hot topics of discussion as we dig into fairy tales and monsters with Karen Ullo. Karen Ullo is the author of two award-winning novels, Jennifer the Damned and Cinder Allia, which is now in development as a motion picture with Believe Entertainment. She holds a MFA in screenwriting from the University of Southern California and is a founding editor of Chrism Press. Prior to that, she served for more than three years as managing editor of the Catholic literary journal Dappled Things. She has been featured as a speaker at venues across the country including The Louisiana Book Festival, The Catholic Writers Guild Conferences, the Trying to Say God conference at Notre Dame University, and Doxacon in Washington, D.C. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two sons, where she works full-time as the music director of a Catholic parish. You can find her on the web at www.karenullo.com.
Maya's debut novel, "The City Mother" from Chrism Press, tells the tale of an unexpected hero. Cara, a homemaker and mother of small children battles forces both interior and exterior in her journey. Will she be victorious? Our conversation ranges widely but we want the listeners and readers to know one thing. When you feel isolated and alone, we SEE you! https://chrismpress.com/books/the-city-mother/ https://www.mayasinhawriter.com/
Rhonda's childhood love of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and marathoning of the 'Horatio Hornblower' series tapped into a great reverence for the Story of Eden. 'In Pieces' is an historical romance novel set during the Revolutionary War, where two traumatized friends form a friendship to endure the slanders, rigors, and relationship of love and the high seas. Get the Book ABOUT RHONDA: Rhonda Ortiz is a Lay Dominican, novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor of Chrism Press. Her debut novel, 'In Pieces', was the winner of the Crown Award and competitive Genesis Award. A native Oregonian, she attended St. John's College in historic Annapolis, Maryland and now lives in Michigan with her husband and children. Her articles on spirituality, family life, and arts and culture have been published by a variety of popular media outlets. She was a contributor to 'The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections', edited by bestselling authors Lisa Hendey and Sarah Reinhard. Additionally, she spent four years serving as Art Director for the literary magazine 'Dappled Things'. Rhonda is also a founding editor of Chrism Press. Website BOOK - 'In Pieces:' In the wake of tragedy, two longtime friends discover a new intimacy. But slander, confusion, absence, and a wealthy, conniving bully stand between them. And with French spies on the loose, they not only have to rescue their reputations—they have to protect their lives. Get the Book ABOUT The CatholicAuthor ShowThe show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let's inspire your faith and your fiction! (Used to be Silhouettes of the Truth, now renamed to the CatholicAuthor Show) ABOUT CATHOLICAUTHORThe creative community for the modern Catholic author. We're helping Catholic authors grow, connect, and keep writing. Join the mailing list | About CatholicAuthor | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube FREE COURSE: How to be a Catholic AuthorHelping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! Start this Course --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catholicauthor/message
In this achingly beautiful book about parenthood, Maya Sinha in her debut novel The City Mother narrates a tale of humanity and salvation. Her literary down to earth description of the Holy Mother reverberates truth and meaning that echo's though the lived reality of every parent facing the challenge of raising children and supporting a family. If you read one novel this year this is the one you want to read. Watch for Chrism Press. They are a brand new publisher on the scene releasing very solid literature with beautiful themes of faith and hope. Find Chrism Press at https://chrismpress.com/
Eleanor and I had a marvelous time discussing everything from Dickens to Tolkien, diaper contents to Thriller dance parties. Her latest Gothic novel, Brother Wolf, from Chrism Press, was a delicious read. I hope you enjoy this time with her as much as I did. Website: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleanorbourgnicholson
In Pieces by Rhonda Ortiz, author Chrism PressOur interview ran the gamut between why and how to write fiction to ways we balance work and family, to actually talking about this incredible new book!! Set in historic Boston, incredibly well done!! Story engaging, characters believable, likable, and dare I say, fascinating. Loved it!! And I know you will too! Purchase Here: www.chrismpress.com/books/in-pieces #Fiction #GoodStuff #NewBook #HighlyRecommend
Rhonda Ortiz is a historical romance author and founding editor of Chrism Press. We explore the world of Colonial Boston from her book "In Pieces", discuss Jane Austen, and...spiders. https://rhondaortiz.com/ https://chrismpress.com/ Social Media: facebook.com/writingrhonda instagram.com/rhondafranklinortiz goodreads.com/rhondafranklinortiz pinterest.com/rhondafranklinortiz
Rhonda Ortiz, Founding Editor of Chrism Press and author of the novel In Pieces, discusses the state of Catholic fiction and publishing today. If you are interested in learning more about our M.A. in Faith and Culture, which is now online as well as on campus, please email cfc@stthom.edu You can also check out these social media pages: Our website A video that was made about the Center for Faith and Culture Our Twitter page Our Facebook page Our Instagram page
Join me in a great discussion with author Rhonda Ortiz about her historical romantic fictional tale In Pieces. For those out there who think "I do not read this genre," I understand. This is not what I am normally search to read either. Foolish me. This is a great story about the adventure of human relationships and the enduring tale of life's questions of family, marriage and careers. The novel set in 18th century Boston follows the travails of a young beautiful woman who tries to establish an adult life after suffering a traumatic loss. Only when she is able to see clearly can she truly come to know the reality of herself and those around her. Catholic fiction is an emerging genre on the literary scene. Chrism Press is a new exciting publisher paving the way for high quality fiction with a Catholic character.You can connect with Rhonda at https://rhondaortiz.com/ and Chrism Press at https://chrismpress.com/Follow Michele on twitter @michelemcaloon1.
Where are the Werewolves?? Join me for a thrilling discussion with Catholic author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson in her new Gothic Catholic Thriller Brother Wolf published by the brand new Chrism Press. A thrilling adventure story with the truth of Catholic teaching. You can find Eleanor at eleanorbourgnicholson.com and Chrism Press @ chrismpress.com.
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