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Prayercast 47: God Doesn't Hate Me After All Dec 15, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom (Sophia Institute Press).

Greg Willits is a Catholic author, media creator, and evangelist. Founder of RosaryArmy.com, along with his wife, Jennifer Greg has written numerous books, including the newly published God Doesn't Hate Me After All, a powerful memoir of faith, healing, and rediscovering God's relentless love. A pioneer in Catholic new media, Greg has produced podcasts, videos, and resources that have helped countless people grow in their spiritual lives. With honesty and humor, he shares the ups and downs of discipleship, inviting others to encounter Christ with authenticity and hope.

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Catholic Momcast 378: Advent Check-In Dec 10, 2025

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Maria and Allison discuss the high hopes they have for Advent, and the reality that it is a time to slow down and wait.

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Catholic Mom Advent Playlist on Spotify

Catholic Momcast 377: The Pope's Puppy Dec 03, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Gracie Jagla, author of If the Pope Had a Puppy (OSV Kids).

Gracie Jagla is a wife, mother, and award-winning children's book author, with a heart for writing faith-filled stories that draw children (and their families) closer to the love of Jesus. She also writes and hosts the podcast Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime — a cozy, bi-weekly show where Catholic children's authors (often including Gracie herself) read their stories aloud for families.

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Catholic Momcast 376: Holier Matrimony with Caitrin Bennett Nov 26, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholic Mom contributor Caitrin Bennett, author of the award-winning book, Holier Matrimony (Marian Press).

Caitrin Bennett is a homeschooling mom of 4 young children, and author of the award-winning book Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace.

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CMC 375 Jesus Every Day with Lisa Hendey Nov 19, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson has a fun conversation with Lisa Hendey about her new book, Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way (Loyola Press).

In Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way, Lisa Hendey invites readers into ongoing friendship with Jesus that unfolds not only in quiet prayer but in the everyday rhythms of life, from carpools to hospital rooms. This 52-week devotional uses Lectio Divina to help you reflect on Scripture, connect it to your daily experiences, and respond in heartfelt reflection. With relatable stories, cultural touchpoints, and thoughtful prompts, Lisa shows how Jesus is present in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of our lives.

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Catholic Momcast 374: Month of All Souls Nov 12, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss the ongoing call to prayer for All Souls during the month of November.

Maria and Allison discuss November as the month we remember and pray for all souls. It's a time to lift up our loved ones who've gone before us and trust in God's mercy to bring them home to heaven.

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Church Pop article: How to Offer a Plenary Indulgence for the Souls in Purgatory

Catholic Momcast 372: Transitions and Life Changes Nov 05, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about transitions and change in our lives.

Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom.

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CMC 373: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 3 Nov 05, 2025

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Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others.

CMC 371: Real Moms of Real Saints Book Club Week 2 Oct 30, 2025

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Catholic Momcast 370: Celebrating Hallowtide Oct 29, 2025

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Maria Morera Johnson and Catholicmom.com contributor Alex Resch discuss family-friendly celebrations of Hallowtide.

Maria and Alex have a fun conversation about celebrating Hallowtide by honoring Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls with faith, fun, and meaningful traditions that bring the season's true spirit to life.

Alex Resch is a wife and homeschooling mother to her children and a former middle- and high-school science teacher. Alex loves evangelizing and sharing our beautiful Catholic faith with everyone she meets – especially the children of her parish's Faith Formation program. She is the managing editor of AmazingCatechists.com, and you can visit her at her site, Ora Et Schola, for homeschool tips.

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