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S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito May 21, 2019

Show notes

Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin?

On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is one of only a few hundred consecrated virgins in the United States. They talk about the ins and outs of Andrea’s unique vocation and Andrea shares some great tips for discerning whether or not you might be called to this special vocation too.

SHOWNOTES

Called to Consecrated Life (Andrea’s Letter on thecatholicwoman.co)

Connect with Andrea: arpolito13[at]gmail[dot]com | Instagram

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S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT May 14, 2019

Show notes

It’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious life. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe God is calling me to religious life?” you won’t want to miss this episode!

SHOWNOTES

Vita Consecrata (On the Consecrated Life and it’s Mission in the Church and in the World)

Find out more about SOLT:

Website | Volunteer and Mission Website | Instagram

Hack

St. Louis de Montfort’s Consecration to Jesus through Mary

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S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage May 07, 2019

Show notes

One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today’s episode How-to Catholic is starting a four-part series on vocational discernment, beginning with marriage.

SHOWNOTES

CCC on Marriage

Vatican documents on Marriage

Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen

How-to Online Dating with Jill Rippee

Hack

Pray More Novenas

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Screen Shot 2019-04-25 at 9.54.21 PM — **S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue** Apr 30, 2019
Show notes

Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It’s all about virtue.

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what virtue is, the different types of virtues, and how to grow deeper in virtue. And along the way, they’ll share a hack on how to get last rites in an emergency situation. Get excited, season 5 is here!

**SHOWNOTES**

The Catechism on Virtue (CCC 1803-1845)

Virtue Tree!!

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Screen Shot 2019-03-28 at 2.54.57 PM — **Liturgical Lowdown: May** Apr 25, 2019
Show notes

Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.

**SHOWNOTES**

You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this episode, along with even more products related to this month’s Feast Days, on our How-to Catholic Favorites Amazon Page!

**May’s Devotion:** The Blessed Virgin Mary

**Prayer**

Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen in Latin)

The Memorare

Regina Caeli

**Books**

Take it to the Queen

Mary My Mother

Just Like Mary

Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Hail Mary

Walking with Mary

**Papal Documents**

Mense Maio

Redemptoris Mater

**Movies**

Stories of Saints for Kids: Mary

**Craft:** Garden Stepping Stone Kit for a Marian Garden

**May Crowing Examples with food and crafts**

Catholic Inspired

Waltzing Matilda

Shower of Roses

Cottage Blessings

**The Pope’s Monthly Intention:**

**The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity:** That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.

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Season 1: Episode 20: How-to Easter

**Feasts of Note:**

**May 1st – St. Joseph the Worker (Optional Memorial)**

**Prayer:** Novena to St. Joseph

**Books**

Good Saint Joseph

St. Joseph’s Story

**Audio Story:** St. Joseph: Glory Stories

**Videos**

My Catholic Family: St. Joseph

Stories of Saints for kids: St. Joseph – Free on Amazon Prime

**Food:** Pappardelle de San Giuseppe

**Game:** St. Joseph Memory Match – Free printable from Shower of Roses

**Lapbook:** Free from Shower of Roses

**May 2nd – St. Athanasius (Memorial)**

**May 3rd – Sts. Philip and James (Feast)**

**May 13th – Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial)**

**Prayer:** The Fatima Prayer of Reparation

**Books**

Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions

The Children of Fatima

Our Lady Came to Fatima

Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima

Our Lady’s Message to the Three Shepherd Children and the World

Our Lady of Fatima (Coloring Book)

Our Lady of Fatima (Coloring and Activity Book)

Our Lady of Fatima (Graphic Novel)

**Audio**

Secrets from Heaven: The Children of Fatima (Glory Stories)

Our Lady of Fatima (Truth to Inspire)

**Movies**

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952)

The 13th Day (2009)

The Day the Sun Danced

**Craft:** Miracle of the Sun Spinner

**May 13th – Bl. Imelda Lambertini (Optional Memorial)**

**Prayer:** Prayer to Bl. Imelda

**Books**

Patron Saint of First Communicants: Blessed Imelda Lambertini

Blessed Imelda Lambertini (Coloring Book)

**Audio**

Blessed Imelda Lambertini (Glory Stories)

**Food:** Pasta Bolognese (catholicfoodie.com)

**May 14th – St. Matthias (Feast)**

**May 15th – St. Isidore the Farmer (USA) (Optional Memorial)**

**May 26th – St. Philip Neri (Memorial)**

**Movie:** St. Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven

**May 22nd – St. Rita (Optional Memorial)**

**Prayer**

Daily Prayer to St. Rita

Chaplet of St. Rita

Chaplet for purchase

**Movies**

Saint Rita

St. Rita of Cascia (My Catholic Family)

**Food:** Empanadas de Santa Rita

**May 30th – St. Joan of Arc (Optional Memorial)**

**Prayer:** Litany, novena, etc.

**Books**

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc: Quest for Peace (Graphic Novel)

St. Joan: The Girl Soldier (Chapter Book)

**Audio:** St. Joan of Arc (Glory Stories)

**Movies**

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928 Silent Film)

Joan of Arc (2001)

Joan of Arc (Animated Hero Classics – watch for free)

**May 31st – The Visitation (Feast)**

**Youtube:** Visitation (National Gallery, London)

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S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 Mar 14, 2019

Show notes

Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality?

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They’ll share with you pilgrimage sites from around the world and your own backyard. Plus, they’ll give you practical how-to tips to make your trip a success and share a Catholic hack to help you focus while praying.

SHOWNOTES

Pilgrimage Sites to Consider:

The Holy Land
Rome/Vatican
Camino de Santiago
Mont Saint Michel
Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal)
Our Lady of Lourdes (France)
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico)
Our Lady of Knock (Ireland)
Our Lady of Good Help (Wisconsin, USA)
Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda)
Our Lady of Akita (Japan)
Saint tour in Poland (JP II, Faustina, Maxamillion Kolbe)
Saint tour in France (John Vianney, Joan of Arc, Therese of Lisieux)
Saint tour in Italy (Padre Pio, Gianna Molla, Pier Giorgio Frassati)
Call your local Diocese and ask what pilgrimage sites are close by!

Tour Groups to consider:

Tour guide in Italy if you travel on your own: Mountain Butorac

Our go-to for traveling on your own: Rick Steves

Chase Saphire Preferred Credit Card (The bonus gets you very close to a free round trip ticket to Europe.)

The Points Guy (How to use points to get free flights and hotels)

Brian McAdam (Our personal friend who’s taught us how to travel big on the cheap)

Finally, here’s the episode from when we had Brian on the podcast.

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S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 1 Mar 05, 2019

Show notes

St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What’s the significance behind this incredible tradition?

In the first part of this two-part series on pilgrimages, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter will tell you the why behind the Catholic practice of pilgrimages. Along the way, they’ll share a Catholic hack about relics and how you can practically begin to plan your own pilgrimage.

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Liturgical Lowdown: March Feb 27, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.

SHOWNOTES

March’s Devotion: St. Joseph

S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph
Prayer
- St. Joseph Novena (written)
- St. Joseph Novena (audio from the Pray more Novenas podcast)
Book: The Month of St. Joseph
Audio: St. Joseph (Glory Stories)
Movie: My Catholic Family: St. Joseph
Activity: Lapbook and Memory Match game

The Pope’s Monthly Intention: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

How-to Lent (on resolution making)

CatholicFamilyCrate.com (Use the code to get 20% off your first crate!)

Feasts of Note:

March 3rd – St. Katharine Drexel (Optional Memorial)