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Allison Gingras is a social media and digital specialist with the Diocese of Fall River, Family Rosary, and CatholicMom.com. Kelly Wahlquist wrote the foreword for her "Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God" (Ave Maria Press). She created the Stay Connected Journals (OSV), including "The Gift of Invitation" and "Seeking Peace." www.ReconciledToYou.com
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Nancy Jo Sullivan has written eight books and numerous articles. The mother of three grown daughters, Nancy Jo’s oldest, “Sarah,” now resides in heaven. Born with Downs syndrome, Sarah’s spiritual insights and perspectives continue to inspire her mother’s writings. These days, Nancy Jo continues to hear God’s call to write, speak and serve. NancyJoSullivan.org
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Alyssa Bormes is an educator, author, speaker, and retreat leader. She currently teaches at the Chesterton Academy in Edina, Minnesota, writes for the Catholic Spirit, and the W.I.N.E blog, is the host of a weekly show,“Christian Witnesses in the Church,” on Radio Maria US, and is the author of The Catechism of Hockey. You can find her at alyssabormes.com.
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Sarah Damm is a Catholic wife and mother of six children, living in Minnesota. She spends her days running errands, helping with homework, and keeping up with laundry and the family schedule. Sarah loves her faith, coffee, and good books. You can find out more about her at sarahdamm.com.
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Sarah Christmyer is the general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible and author of Becoming Women of the Word (Ave Maria Press). She speaks about Scripture and the Catholic faith and is co-developer and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program. Follow her blog at ComeIntotheWord.com.
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Karen Sheehy is a devout Catholic, wife, mother, motivational speaker, author and certified spiritual director. She obtained her Masters in Theology from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. Karen’s ultimate goal and calling is to guide others towards a deeper relationship with Christ, the ultimate source of true healing, happiness, joy and peace.
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Lucy Johnson lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, Jeff. She has 7 children and 12 grandchildren. She is a pharmacist at Children’s Hospital and past president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. (ACCW 2013-2015). Her love of travel has taken her to 5 continents including Africa and Australia. A “Martha” working on her “Mary”, she walked the Camino in 2018.
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Kate Anderson is a young Catholic with an old soul, serving the Vineyard as a WINE specialist. She spends her days overseeing communications for a vibrant parish in the Twin Cities. Beautiful liturgies, cinnamon tea, being an auntie, and all the St. Teresa's are a few of her favorites.
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Deanna G. Bartalini, M.Ed.; M.P.A., is a certified spiritual director, writer, speaker and content creator. She is the founder of the LiveNotLukewarm.com online community, a place to inform, engage and inspire your Catholic faith through live, interactive faith studies. Her weekly Not Lukewarm Podcast gives you tips and tools to live out your faith in your daily life.
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Melanie Rigney finds that offering up her fears while saying the rosary is an effective weapon against God-dodges. Her latest book is Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife (Twenty-third Publications). Check her out at RejoiceBeGlad.com
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Angela Koenig is a professional organizer and a lover of all things tidy. If restoring order was a love language, it would be hers! Aside from cleaning and organizing, she enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and anything that involves coffee, holding babies and talking about the love and goodness of God.
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Sharon Wilson a Wife, Mother, Writer, Catholic Speaker, and a WINE Specialist. Sharon has a degree in education and has worked as a freelance writer, Respect Life Coordinator, a teacher, in advertising, radio, buyer and in youth advocacy. Sharon speaks, writes and shares about God’s healing and about the great gift of being Catholic at SharonAgnesWilson.com
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Lynne Keating is an author and teaches the Bible to CCD students at Saint John the Beloved Parish in Wilmington, Delaware. Convinced that this is one of the most exciting and important times in salvation history, her writing encourages all people to recognize and rejoice in God’s self-offering love, revealed more and more through the actions of His people. Fellowshipofthelamb.com
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Sharon K. Perkins is wife to Mike, mother of three adults, and a recent grandma. A 30-year veteran of Catholic parish and diocesan catechesis, nationally published columnist on real-life spirituality, speaker, and retreat leader. Sharon is the former Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas, and a doctoral candidate in theology.
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Anni Harry is a proud Army wife and mom. She currently works as the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator her family’s military chapel. She can be found on social media at A Beautiful, Camouflaged Mess of A Life on FB, @beautifulcamouflagedmess on IG, and @BeautifulCamoMe on Twitter. She also writes for her own blog, in addition to other Catholic women outlets.
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Emily Cavins is an author and holds an MA Degree in Near Eastern Archaeology and Biblical History. She has participated in several excavations in Israel. She is a tour leader of annual pilgrimages to Israel and other Bible-related destinations with husband Jeff Cavins.
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Maria Morera Johnson is the author of Our Lady of Charity, Super Girls and Halos, and My Badass Book of Saints (Ave Maria Press). She also contributed to Gaze Upon Jesus. Johnson is a native of Cuba. She and her husband, John, have three grown children and live in the Mobile, Alabama, area.
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Hilary Scheppers is a religious poet and writer from Minnesota. She holds an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and a B.A. in Humanities/Theology from Loyola Marymount University. Her poetry and nonfiction appear or are forthcoming in Parabola, Apofenie, Breadcrumbs, and elsewhere. Her favorite bird is either the mourning dove or the oropendola. Twitter: @hiloschpprs
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Lynda is a blogger and author of one book (so far!) who loves Jesus! A graduate of the Franciscan School of Theology with a Master of Theological Studies, Lynda’s fondest desire is to glorify God and to advance His Kingdom! Her reflections on faith can be found at www.drowning-in-lemonade.com
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Lori Ubowski is a Catholic musician, speaker, and author. She is part of the duo, Out of Darkness, leading worship with her husband, Adam. She recently co-authored Side By Side: A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal (Ave Maria Press) with her daughter, Ava, and is a contributing writer in Our Friend Faustina (Marian Press).
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Pamela Patnode, Ed.D. is a Benedictine oblate, wife, mother, and director of the Catholic School Leadership program at the Saint Paul Seminary in Minnesota.
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Sherry Kennedy-Brownrigg is a 1992 convert to Catholicism and devoted to her faith. She runs a classical music radio station in Omaha, NE and is a certified appreciative coach. Sherry and Steve, her husband of 28 years, dote on their many nieces and nephews and golden retriever Gilly.
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Susan Klemond is a Minnesota writer who loves delving into faith, Church, vocations, family and life issues for articles she writes in Catholic publications. She especially enjoys interviewing inspiring people of all backgrounds for her stories. When she’s not writing she’s usually cooking, reading or gardening.
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Roxane B. Salonen, wife and mother of five, writes from Fargo, N.D., where she covers religion for her city’s daily newspaper, contributes to her diocesan magazine, and serves as a Catholic radio host. Roxane also co-authored the forthcoming “What Would Monica Do?” (Ascension Press, Summer 2022). Find more at roxanesalonen.com.
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Mary Ellen Barrett is the Director of Special Projects at Seton Home Study School as well as being editor of Seton Magazine. She lives on Long Island with her husband, seven kids, and an unruly dog.
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Lindsay Schlegel is a daughter of God who seeks to encourage, inspire, and lift others up to be all they were created to be. Lindsay is a writer, editor, speaker, author, and podcast host. She lives in New Jersey with her family and would love to connect at lindsayschlegel.com.
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Letitia Peyton is a Roman Catholic, wife, homeschooling mom, and grandmother. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of The TentMakers Of Louisiana. Letitia is a freelance writer for numerous publications and event planning for non-profit organizations. She is dedicated to her faith and family and working to help find solutions to the problem of clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Jill Mraz is a Catholic author, playwright and mother to one wonderful daughter. Residing in Minnesota they enjoy summer road trips to either coast, marveling at the stunning beauty of God's natural world. Jill writes plays, poems and essays which reflect upon motherhood and her beloved Catholic faith.
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Sonja Corbitt is the Catholic Evangelista and creator of “the best modernization of lectio,” the LOVE the Word® Bible study method and journal. A best-selling author and Telly Award winning broadcaster, her weekly radio and television shows, and variety of other unique approaches to Scripture, create space for busy Christians to hear and experience God through the Scriptures. Sonja writes for Magnificat magazine and the Ascension Press blog, and widely among other internet outlets. A lively and frequent guest on a variety of national television and radio shows, Sonja studies with Holy Apostles College and Seminary, home schools, and lives with her husband and boys in Tennessee. What’s an “evangelista”? Find out at biblestudyevangelista.com.
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Dr. Carol Younger is a Senior Fellow (St. Paul Center), Advisory Board Member (Great Adventure Bible Studies), author (Study Guides, St. Joseph Communications) (Retreat Companion for 33 Days to Morning Glory, Marian Press). Career leader in K—12 public/private education, adjunct graduate professor at Catholic and Christian universities. Leader in parish RCIA, Catechetics, Bible Studies.
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Stephanie Landsem is a wife, mother, lifelong Catholic, and author of authentic biblical fiction. The Living Water series (The Well, The Thief, and The Tomb, A Novel of Martha) published by Simon & Schuster, is based on encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John. Stephanie contributed her biblical fiction to WINE originals Walk In Her Sandals and Gaze Upon Jesus.
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Michelle Jones Schroeder is a cradle Catholic raised in New Orleans and residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She and her husband of twenty-one years have two children. Michelle is the author of the Handy Little Guide series with Our Sunday Visitor. After staying home with her young kids, her poor culinary skills led her to invent a kitchen product.
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Kara Johnson lives in Idaho, is a Catholic convert, wife, and homeschooling mom of three. She is the co-founder of www.catholicmomsocial.com, www.madeforgreatness.co, and loves to encourage and coach Catholic women to fully embrace their beauty, vocation, and unique call to sanctity!
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Melanie Baker Trimarco published her first book in 2020, And I Love You So, honoring her late husband, Mark. She lives in the New Orleans area and is Senior Human Resource Manager for Panera Bread. Melanie is involved with Beginning Experience, a ministry to help those grieving loss of a loved one.
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Marge Fenelon is an author and journalist, speaker, and Catholic radio and TV personality. She’s the author of My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena (A Marian Pilgrimage Across America), Forgiving Mother: A Marian Novena of Healing and Peace, and Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena (Guided Reflections from the Holy Land). Her podcast, Simply Holy (BreadboxMedia.com).
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Caralyn is the writer and speaker behind the blog, BeautyBeyondBones. She’s a twenty-something actress and writer in New York City. Having battled a severe case of anorexia and Ulcerative Colitis, she now uses her story of total restoration to positively impact others, and offer Christ’s hope and encouragement for those with eating disorders, and other forms of adversity.
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Kathleen Billings is a mother of five blessings and three souls in Heaven. Together with her husband, Troy, directs BAM – Building Amazing Marriages. Her blog seasonsoftheheartandhome.com shares living her faith as a wife and mother amidst the ordinary moments that God wants to make extraordinary. A contributing author to the book “Amazing Grace for Mothers.”
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Kristin Molitor currently serves as the New Evangelization Coordinator for the central Minnesota catholic parishes of Holdingford, St. Anna, and St. Wendel.
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Deborah Kendrick came into the Catholic Church in 2011 through her interaction with Catholics in ecumenical meetings throughout Europe, where she was a conference speaker and led retreats for twenty years. Deborah’s heart is to see people know and receive the love God has for them which encompasses a New Pentecost for the new evangelization. She can be reached at jerusalempaintings@gmail.com.
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Reagan Franklin is a wife, mother, Language Arts teacher, and a humble servant of the Lord- working in various ministries in our parish and diocese. Reagan is also an extraordinary woman of WINE. She has an inspiring faith, an exuberance that is contagious, and we are grateful for her willingness to share those gifts with us.
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Joelle Maryn is a Catholic Speaker, Evangelist, and Actress. In 2012, she had major reversion back to the faith and now spreads a message of God’s healing love that has radiated hope and purpose in life to many around the world. Learn more at JoelleMaryn.com.
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Kathleen Bordo Crombie is an accomplished speaker, writer, Consecrated Marian Catechist, and Catholic iconographer.  Her icons can be found in several private collections, chapels, and churches. She writes and speaks about her Catholic faith, religious iconography, and pro-life issues.  Retired after 18 yrs. with Right to Life of Michigan as the Director of Multicultural Outreach and Gift Planning, Kathy served on the board of The Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy and is currently a board member for the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums - Michigan Chapter. She is a lector and active member of the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, MI.  Kathy and her late husband, Robyn, are the proud parents of two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren.
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Donna Luna-Hernandez is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves to spend time with family and friends. After years in the Cursillo and ACTS movements, she began a Women’s Organization at her parish. She is currently the WTx WINE Specialist in the Midland, Texas area. She loves hosting Book Clubs and planning WINE events.
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Amber Cerveny works in faith and ministry promotion for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. She realizes that after this article comes out, she can no longer lie about her age, she is 40 and still figuring a lot of things out.
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Barbara Heil is a convert and continues in ministry, along with her husband Jeff, sharing the Gospel. They reside in Iowa and together have 8 children and 10 grandchildren. You can learn more about Barbara at FromHisHeart.com
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Heidi Harvey is a graduate of Franciscan University and is an original WINE Core Team member. She loves the Holy Spirit, is constantly amazed at the Father’s mercy and of Jesus’ healing power. She and her husband Dave live in MN. They have a blended family of 5 and are smitten by their two grandsons!
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Rhonda Zweber is a Catholic wife, mother of three daughters (two are married), and a proud grandma of Lucy! Rhonda’s mission in life since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 has been to bring others to Christ. Rhonda enjoys speaking to groups and sharing how her relationship with Jesus has grown and has sustained her throughout her journey. Reading Between the Signs is Rhonda’s second book. Her first book, Mommy’s Hats, explains her first year of cancer treatment through the eyes of her youngest daughter when she was just 5 years old. Rhonda has created her own blog: relaxinHislove.com.
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Debby Giusti is a USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY bestselling author of Christian suspense with more than a million books in print. A committed Catholic active in parish ministry, mother and grandmother, Debby shares the love of Christ, one story at a time. Visit Debby: www.DebbyGiusti.com and https://www.facebook.com/debby.giusti.9
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Sara Kohl finds peace and joy in the mundane, such as morning runs, Monday night football, and using all the groceries in the refrigerator. A lover of photography and letter writing, Sara strives to live fully through imitating the virtues of the Blessed Mother in each relationship and in every task; as we said, she’s striving!
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Andrea Gibbs is a wife and homeschooling mother to five kids. Her family leads student and adult Mission Trips to Guatemala. She previously worked as a curriculum coordinator and teacher in Early Childhood Education, a high school Youth minister and speaker to Catholic Teens. She has a deep affection for strong coffee, 19th century British literature, dark chocolate and all things Latin America
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Jeannie Ewing is a Catholic spirituality writer and speaker who helps women grieve their losses. Connect with her at jeannieewing.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.
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Anne Carraux married her college sweetheart and together they embarked on a journey of raising four exuberant children in Chaska, MN. Writing mostly in prayer and to make sense of her journey, Anne hopes her words help readers keep looking toward God, especially when it comes to living joyfully with faith.
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Julie Kenney is an elementary school principal with 20 years experience under her belt as a reading teacher and administrator in rural, urban, and Catholic school settings. Her hope is that through the power of the Holy Spirit, the sharing of her thoughts, struggles, and triumphs can be an encouragement to others to seek Jesus in times of need.
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Dianne Davis serves as the Director of Mission Expansion for ChristLife, a Catholic ministry of evangelization and she longs to see revival in the Church. She is a conference speaker, teacher, and co-author of Share Christ. She is also available to speak at parish missions. Follow Dianne on Twitter @diannedavisNY
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Annie Karto is a Catholic award-winning singer/songwriter, who also speaks at conferences and leads women’s retreats. She has written songs for Mother Angelica, Rwandan genocide survivor, Immaculee Ilibagiza, and a song to honor priests which received two apostolic blessings. www.AnnieKarto.com Sr. Briege McKenna writes, “Annie’s music touches the deepest part of our souls"
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Sherry Antonetti is a Catholic wife/mother and teacher. You can find her work at the Catholic Standard and National Catholic Register. Email her at sherryantonettiwrites@yahoo.com. Author of The Book of Helen, freelancer and blogger at www.patheos.com/blogs/chocolateforyourbrain
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Elizabeth Westhoff is known for her dedication to the faith along with her incredible humor and wit. As the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at the Ave Maria School of Law, Elizabeth uses the tools of an ever-changing world to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys staying up to date on Catholic social teachings, news, and pop culture.
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Lisa Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com and the author of I'm a Saint in the Making, The Grace of Yes, The Chime Travelers series, and other bestselling non-fiction titles. An international speaker and frequent media guest, Lisa hosts the Lisa Hendey & Friends podcast. Visit her at www.LisaHendey.com or on social media @LisaHendey.
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LeAnn Thieman is a motivational Hall of Fame Speaker and the co-author of Chicken Soup Soul: Living Catholic Faith and the 4 books series by Sophia Institute Press, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Everyday Catholicism, plus she is a contributor to Called By Name, a great daily devotional for your quiet time. LeAnn@LeAnnThieman.com
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Kelly Wahlquist is a wife, mother of three, inspiring Catholic author and speaker residing in Minnesota. She is the founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization and the Director for the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute. Her book Created to Relate: God’s Design for Peace & Joy encourages and inspires women to live fully their beautiful God-given gifts for building relationships. She is the editor of Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing the Passion of Christ through the Eyes of Women and Gaze Upon Jesus: Experiencing Christ’s Childhood through the Eyes of Women, which are innovative collaborative works that allow women to enter into their relationship with Jesus in the way in which they were created to—as women. Kelly travels the country speaking on the New Evangelization in an effort to encourage all to spread the message of Jesus by living the joy of the Gospel, and leads women’s pilgrimages (WINE & Shrine) through Italy. She enjoys speaking to all groups, but has a special affinity towards speaking at Catholic women’s conferences and retreats. (KellyWahlquist.com) (CatholicVineyard.com)
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Lisa Henley Jones is a wife, mom, and native Texan. She experienced a renewed interest in her faith after searching "Catholic Mom" on the internet when she had little bitty kids. This renewal sparked her writing at Of Sound Mind & Spirit about her journey of faith as a wife and mother, as a parish volunteer, and as a communications consultant encouraging others to evangelize online.
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Katie Taylor is passionate about helping you reach new heights through living awesome lives, building young adult communities, and developing faithful family cultures. She is a mom of three, an Air Force veteran, and holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling. Learn more at Catholic-Link Org YouTube and totheheightsministry.com.
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Laurie J. Schmitt, a mother of nine, has published several chapter books and picture books for children. Her stories center on Catholic historical figures and events, highlighting Church truth and tradition, encouraging young readers to meet the challenge of living the faith today. Read Laurie’s articles at CatholicMom.com; follow her at LaurieSchmitt.com and on Instagram @LaurieSchmittbooks.
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MaryBeth Eberhard spends most of her time laughing as she and her husband parent and school their eight children. She has both a biological son and an adopted daughter who have a rare neuromuscular condition called arthrogryposis and frequently writes about the life experiences of a large family and special needs. Read more of her work at MaryBethEberhard.com.
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Alanna Burg has a Masters in Theology from Augustine Institute, a certified Metanoia Catholic Mindset Coach specializing in resilience training for Parish staff. Co-hosts the podcast Liturgy Live with Fr Ian VanHeusen. She's currently integrating her family into civilian life in Boise after her husband retired from the Air Force.
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