[vc_row bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^4563|url^https://catholicvineyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/winewritersbg2.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^winewritersbg2|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_override=”ex-full” css=”.vc_custom_1473880968841{padding-top: 12% !important;padding-bottom: 12% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4567″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1473880979516{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68518″ img_size=”175 x 175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576524433406{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Allison Gingras works for WINE: Women In the New Evangelization as the National WINE Steward tending the Virtual Vineyard including facilitating WINE book clubs and social media. Allison authored The Gift of Invitation: 7 Ways Jesus Invites You into a Life of Grace, and is the host of A Seeking Heart with Allison Gingras on BreadboxMedia.com. Her ministry: ReconciledToYou.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4533″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4532″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9852″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974672282{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Angie Koenig is head over heels in love with Jesus and she blogs about her love story with Him at www.spirituallyspokenfor.com. She’s a Midwestern girl who recently headed East in an effort to fully trust God and His masterful plan for her life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4531″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562967466958{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”69658″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1564872995974{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10310″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562967489744{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68521″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562966811470{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4528″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562967691329{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Debby Giusti is an award-winning bestselling author of Christian suspense — Amish Refuge, Undercover Amish, and Amish Rescue. A lifelong Catholic, Army wife and mother of three, Debby shares the love of Christ, one story at a time. Watch for her next book,. Visit Debby: www.DebbyGiusti.com and https://www.facebook.com/debby.giusti.9[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”15012″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974864308{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Debbie Keller is the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women’s president of the St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdioceses. She and her husband John have three sons, two daughters, and a granddaughter! She was part of the Kitui Partnership Delegation. The ACCW along with the Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) of the Kitui Diocese built a women’s dormitory near the University of Kenyatta. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”36139″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974939631{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4526″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Dr. Deborah Savage is a member of the faculty at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota where she teaches philosophy and theology in the Pastoral Ministry Programs. She is co-founder of the Siena Symposium, an interdisciplinary think tank at UST, organized to respond to Pope John Paul II’s call for a new and explicitly Christian feminism. She is currently working on a book tentatively entitled Woman and Man.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”45767″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562966642165{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Elizabeth Tomlin is a WINE writer, mother of three, Army wife, and General Counsel for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. A founding member of theMilitary Council of Catholic Women, Elizabeth speaks broadly at Catholic retreats and conferences and blogs at joyfulmomentum.org. Her book about women’s ministry, published with Ave Maria Press, will be available in early 2020.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”63725″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974963372{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Elizabeth Westhoff is known for her dedication to the faith along with her incredible humor and wit. As the Press Secretary to Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke and Director of Communications for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, Elizabeth’s role is constantly evolving, as she 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4525″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562975086784{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Emily Cavins received her BA in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology from the University of Minnesota. She is a tour leader of annual pilgrimages with husband Jeff Cavins. www.jeffcavins.com The Great Adventure Storybook: A Walk through the Catholic Bible introduces children and educators to salvation history and makes a vital link between the Bible, Mass, and the Catholic Faith. Learn more: www.catholicfamilynight.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68535″ img_size=”175 x 175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562973441842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Heidi Hess Saxton a wife and adoptive mother. Heidi authored Advent with Saint Teresa of Calcutta and the follow-up companion, Lent with Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Servant). Heidi received a graduate degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit in 2012, having converted to the Catholic faith in 1995 from the evangelical tradition. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”62856″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562966830088{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68541″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974622846{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Jeannie Ewing is a Catholic spirituality writer and national speaker who focuses on moving through grief, the value of redemptive suffering, and how to wait for God’s timing fruitfully. She is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and contributes to several Catholic periodicals. For more information, please visit her website jeannieewing.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4524″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974340602{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Jennifer Beutz has spent her adult years serving her family in her vocation as wife and mother. Alongside the Archdiocese, Jennifer worked to implement the Small Group ministry at St. Hubert Catholic Community. She has been published in The Catholic Spirit and co-authored a weekly parenting column in the Star Tribune with her mother, who is her writing mentor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5086″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562964641009{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Jill Mraz is a Catholic 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 poems and essays which reflect upon motherhood and her beloved Catholic faith.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9067″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562974456541{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9611″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563491380559{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Karen Sheehy is a devout Catholic, wife and mother, motivational speaker, blogger, president of a not-for-profit, and developer of spiritualsafariguide.com, your passport to a world of spiritual inspiration and understanding. To learn more about Karen Sheehy and her newly released book entitled, The Healing Eyes of Mercy. A Trinity of Love, please visit www.spiritualsafariguide.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6031″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576524904808{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kate Anderson is a young woman with an old soul. She spends her days communicating and marketing for a Catholic school. Kate enjoys conversing with kindred spirits over warm beverages, reading spiritual books, and returning to her rural roots. She is the Coordinator of Marketing & Communications for St. Agnes School in St. Paul, MN.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9610″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563491825409{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”144979″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1575559640257{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Katie Taylor is a WINE at Ease Specialist, who has a passion for Jesus and women’s ministry. She graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and earned a Masters in Counseling with a concentration in marriage and family from Liberty University. Katie is the wife of an Active Duty fighter pilot and mother of two incredible young children. She serves as a Natural Family Planning teacher, Bible study leader, Pietra Fitness instructor, spiritual coach, and previous RCIA director. Her passions include skiing, horseback riding, the outdoors, cooking, and working out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4522″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562964576737{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Katie Warner is the author of Head & Heart: Becoming Spiritual Leaders for Your Family, the First Faith Treasurychildren’s books, and a collection of prayer journals including A Parent Who Prays and A Grandparent Who Prays. She is a speaker, a National Catholic Register correspondent, the Communication Manager of Catholics Come Home, and a homeschooling mom in Georgia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4521″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576524941177{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Katsey Long is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Jackson, WY, where she works with children, adults and families. She has actively worked to integrate the theological and spiritual framework of her Catholic faith into her profession. She has worked in Rwanda in the areas of trauma, forgiveness and healing wounded history with genocide survivors in that country. She works and travels with Fr. Ubald around the US. She is the Executive Producer of a documentary film on the life and work of Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga of Rwanda, about the power of forgiveness (www.secretofpeace.com.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68526″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562965515598{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4519″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562965026374{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kerry McGuire, wife and mother of two, is founder of Catholic WE (Catholic Women Experience), a lay apostolate in Houston that strives to help women deepen their faith and relationship with Christ through connections and participation within Catholic parishes and communities. Kerry also is a contributing writer for the Texas Catholic Herald, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston newspaper. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4518″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562972046641{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kitty Cleveland is a WINE Evangelist and Music Missionary who feels called to encourage people—whether through music, storytelling, or teaching from the great Catholic spiritual writers and her life experience. released 12 CDs of music and prayer including Hail, Holy Queen, was the first of her CD’s to climb the secular Billboard chart. Learn more: www.kittycleveland.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”144975″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1575559533895{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kristin Molitor currently serves as the New Evangelization Coordinator for the central Minnesota catholic parishes of Bowlus, Holdingford, and St. Anna.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”71459″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569858247347{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lindsay Schlegel seeks to encourage, inspire, and lift up the contemporary woman to be all she was created to be. She contributes to a variety of nonfiction and fiction publications and speaks about recognizing God’s voice and living that truth. Find her book, Don’t Forget to Say Thank You, here. Connect with her at LindsaySchlegel.com or on Instagram.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68531″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562971679191{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lisa Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com and the author of I Am God’s Storyteller,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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4516″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562967802005{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lisa Mladinich is a Catholic life and career coach dedicated to helping clients break through obstacles to joy and fulfillment. She is a TV host, bestselling author, retreat leader, and the host of the new “Homeschooling Saints” podcast (launching August 7, 2019), sponsored by Homeschool Connections Online. Contact: lisa@mladinich.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”73134″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574224642461{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4515″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551451038579{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lucy Johnson lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, Jeff. She has 7 children and 9 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”30020″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562975226611{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lynda MacFarland was an Army wife for 33 years. Author of the autobiography, “Drowning in Lemonade – Reflections of an Army Wife,” and her blog address the role of her faith in dealing with the challenges of living an Army life and are intended as an encouragement to others. Learn more: https://wordpress.com/view/drowning-in-lemonade.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6516″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562964761671{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68907″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562964901861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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, Everyday Spirituality with Marge Fenelon (BreadboxMedia.com). [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4512″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562965670793{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Margie Mandli is the owner of GEM Communications and Consulting, LLC. She left the corporate world to follow what she considered a calling from God to use her gifts to help the Church in the New Evangelization. She served as executive producer for the video “Mass: The Heart of the Matter,” and is a 2011 Vatican II award recipient. Her greatest joy is her husband, Mark, and three children. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4511″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562972378766{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4510″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562972585089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Marie Miller is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Growing up in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia, the third of ten children, Miller began singing at the age of seven. In September 2015 she performed for Pope Francis and 750,000 attendees in Philadelphia, PA. Marie is working on her first independent project “Little Dreams.” Learn more: https://mariemillermusic.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68537″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562973645827{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Melanie Rigney is the author of books including Woman of Worth: Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs and Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration. She is a Catholic Digest columnist and a regular contributor to Living Faith. Learn more about her at www.rejoicebeglad.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”63543″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562965916230{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4508″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562966576991{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nancy Jo Sullivan is an inspirational author and speaker. She has published with Random House, Guideposts, Readers Digest, and the Huffington Post. Her book, Small Mercies is about God’s presence in motherhood, family, and love. Through poignant reflections, she recalls how she found God even in her darkest moments, especially in the months that followed the death of her daughter with Down’s syndrome. The mother of two grown daughters, Nancy Jo resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68538″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Pat Gohn is an author, speaker, retreat leader, and host of the “Among Women” podcast. Her book, “Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood”, won a 2014 CPA Award. A columnist and catechist with a Masters in theology, find links to her writing and speaking at PatGohn.net[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”67725″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561393054274{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”45766″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574224694283{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Rose Sweet is a frequent guest on national Catholic radio and TV, a retreat and conference speaker, and author of twelve books on healing and strengthening relationships. Her video series, “Surviving Divorce,” has brought hope and healing into hundreds of parishes in sixteen countries. Writing for all women, her book series begins with A Catholic Woman’s Guide to HAPPINESS and A Catholic Women’s Guide to ROMANCE. Rose’s website: rosesweet.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”170609″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1581431335104{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Roxane B. Salonen, a wife and mother of five from Fargo, N.D., is an award-winning children’s author and freelance writer who also enjoys Catholic radio hosting and speaking. Roxane co-authored former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Trevino’s memoir, Redeemed by Grace. Her work is featured on “Peace Garden Passage” at her website, roxanesalonen.com. Find her also on Twitter @peacegardenama. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68523″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562962662428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sarah Christmyer is author of Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy and parts of Walk in Her Sandals and Gaze Upon Jesus. She is co-developer of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program and writes and speaks on topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Follow her blog at www.ComeIntotheWord.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”68522″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562962577961{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37533″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562975309882{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4596″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562972728261{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sharon K. Perkins, wife to Mike and mother of three adult children. She is a 30-year veteran of Catholic parish and diocesan catechesis, a columnist on spirituality and real life, and co-author of “Word to Life.” Sharon is the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas and a doctoral candidate in theology. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4504″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562973777750{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”60416″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576524725613{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6039″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Sonja Corbitt is the Bible Study Evangelista. Her Scripture study resources are created with you in mind—bites of spinach that taste like cake—to help you create a space in your busy heart and schedule for God to love and lift you all the way up into His great lap. What’s an evangelista? Find out here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4503″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563492643379{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”72438″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569858211567{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9187″ img_size=”175×175″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”mulled_wine”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562967952458{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Susanna Parent serves as Evangelization Manager for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. You can find her enjoying life with her husband and friends in charming Old Saint Paul or cozied up on her couch either reading or writing. You can follow her writing at fiatandalily.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]