November 6, 2013
This week’s episode:
“Blessed are They”: Mary as the Molder of Saints, with commentary by St Louis de Montfort and Edith Stein
“Among Women” Guest: Melanie Rigney
A “welcome back” show for Pat who chronicles her recent visit to EWTN to record TV shows with Johnette Benkovic of Women of Grace. (There’s also a radio interview that you can hear.)
Pat also announces a book sale at her website for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious through December 15.
This week we feature a discussion about a brand new volume of women saints stories, Sisterhood of the Saints, compiled by author Melanie Rigney. This conversation was recorded seaside in Fort Lauderdale in September 28, 2013, during the National Council of Catholic Women’s annual convention. Listen for how you can win a copy of this keepsake-style book for yourself or someone you love.
Since we hear saint stories from Melanie in this show, instead of our usual saint segment in “Blessed are They”, this episode profiles the holy influence Mary has in forming saints (and us!) Listeners are encouraged to look to Mary for leadership in the spiritual life via Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, as suggested in the writings of St Louis de Montfort and Edith Stein (later known as St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.)
Links for this episode:
Book sale! Signed copies of Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious on sale for $12!
True Devotion to Mary by St Louis de Montfort
Essays on Women (The Collected Works), by Edith Stein
33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr Michael Gaitley
Links for Melanie Rigney:
Sisterhood of the Saints by Melanie Rigney
When they Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, by Melanie Rigney
Living Faith devotional
Your Daily Tripod, a blog
Other shows of related interest:
AW 155: Woman, You are a Gift! (With inspiration from Edith Stein)
AW 32: A bio of Edith Stein, along with discussions on the feminine genius
Reminders:
