Catholic Momcast 384: Spiritual Friendships
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Maria and Allison have an intimate conversation about friendship, including disappointments and encouragement for seeking true friendship. Links for this Episode:
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Catholic Momcast 383: Men of Congregation of Holy Cross
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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Meigs Turgeon, Special Assistant to the President at Holy Cross Family Ministries, about the important priest and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Meigs Turgeon, Special Assistant to the President, Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C., at Holy Cross Family Ministries. Meigs joined HCFM from Austin, Texas where he most recently served as Assistant Director of the Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward’s University and Adjunct Professor of Christian Theology. He graduated with a Master of Divinity from Duke University; is an expert in Holy Cross Charism and...
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Catholic Momcast 382: Seeking Silence and Calm
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Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch have a conversation about the post-holidays yearning for peace. 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. Links in Show:
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Catholic Momcast 381: Pope Leo's Movie Pics (Pt.1)
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Maria, Allison, and Fr. Charlie chat about Pope Leo's favirote movies and their take on It's a Wonderful Life and The Sound of Music. Sta tuned for Part two next month! Links for this Episode:
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Catholic Momcast 380: Merry Christmas!
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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras get together for a fun conversation about Christmas. Maria and Allison chat about Christmas and their family traditions. Links for this Episode:
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Catholic Momcast 379: A Visit with a Seminarian
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Maria and seminarian John Paul Pierce have a lovely conversation about his discernment journey. Let us pray for all seminarians in formation. Links for this Episode: USCCB Resources for Vocations
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Prayercast 47: God Doesn't Hate Me After All
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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Greg Willits, author of (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...
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Catholic Momcast 378: Advent Check-In
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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. Links for this Episode:
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Catholic Momcast 377: The Pope's Puppy
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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. Links for this Episode:
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Catholic Momcast 376: Holier Matrimony with Caitrin Bennett
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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 . Links for this Episode:
info_outlineMaria Morera Johnson interviews Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, about the upcoming Global Rosary for Peace.
On Sunday, September 7, Holy Cross Family Ministries, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame and the Congregation of Holy Cross, hosted the 75th Anniversary of Father Peyton’s Rosary Rally on Bond Quad on the campus of Notre Dame. Families from all over the country gathered to pray together, commemorating this great event!
Harnessing this momentum, Holy Cross Family Ministries and the Congregation of Holy Cross are launching a Global Rosary for Peace at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (4:00 PM Rome Time) on October 22, 2025, the Memorial of Saint John Paul II. Saint John Paul II was famously devoted to the Blessed Mother. In his apostolic letter "On the Most Holy Rosary," released in 2003, the Mysteries of the Light were revealed, and devotion to the Rosary was reawakened.
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., serves as the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries. In his role, Father Pinto will be representing Family Rosary leadership in the 16 countries outside of the United States that have active ministries serving the spiritual and prayer needs of families.
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