| The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul |  | Author: Lisa M. Hendey
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Rating:  24 reviews
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7
MPN: 9781594712289
ISBN: 159471228X
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.8431
EAN: 9781594712289
Publication Date: February 8, 2010
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 Read and repeat. July 22, 2010
Anne McClure
This is a book that a mom could read and re-read because each chapter will touch you differently throughout your life. When I pick up this book again in a year, different quotes from Scripture, the saints, or the Catechism will speak to me at that point. Lisa has beautifully identified the needs of a Catholic mom's heart, mind, body, and soul and created a book that will guide Catholic women towards truly caring for themselves so they can better love and serve those around them.
MARVELOUS June 14, 2010
Lesley B. Johnson (Kansas City, KS)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lisa's book is absolutely marvelous! She covers a variety of topics and writes as if she is sitting next to the reader just chatting. I am so glad that she started the first chapter with marriage and the importance of this beautiful sacrament.
I am proudly telling everyone about your book and buying copies as gifts.
"Handbook" Offers Kindness, Encouragement for Moms May 25, 2010
Nancy M. Piccione (Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Handbook for Catholic Moms is a great read and gentle pick-me-up, especially for those women are newer at motherhood, but provides real encouragement and guidance for all us moms out there in the trenches.
The chief message of The Handbook for Catholic Moms is: self-care,--emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually-- is not an indulgence or a weakness, but one of the most important gifts you can give to yourself, and your family.
The book is helpfully divided into four sections: heart, mind, body and soul, focusing on the different ways moms can take care of ourselves. More than anything, though, what shines through the book is Hendey's kindness and her passion for the Catholic faith.
A Mini-Retreat for Busy Moms May 25, 2010
Literature Goddess (Central Valley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hendey, a busy mom herself, breaks down a woman's life into the areas of heart, mind, body and soul. In her reflections in each of these areas, she encourages mothers to really take a look at how they are serving God and family in each of these areas, as well as inviting them to nurture themselves. In everything from relationships to finances, physical fitness to spiritual fitness, Hendey inspires mothers to examine these sometimes long dusty areas and breathe new life into them.
I particularly enjoyed the opening of each chapter--a personal reflection from Hendey's own experience. I really felt as though I was visiting with an older, wiser friend as she shared her life. Sprinkled throughout the chapters are guest contributions from writers such as Holly Pierlot, Rachel Balducci and Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle. Quotes from scripture, saints and the pope are thoughtfully chosen and appear throughout. These further enhance the ideas that Hendey develops through her writing. Each chapter ends with a homework assignment--practical action steps that mothers can take to deepen the reflection in their personal lives. Web resources are included as well for more research.
My favorite chapters were "Prioritizing Prayer", and "Mary: A Mother's Mother". I love the practical ideas Hendey shares for living the rich, beautiful heritage that is our Catholic faith--suggesting the Liturgy of the Hours, simple ways to pray with children and finding time for the Rosary.
This book is so engaging, I was tempted to rush through, but there is so much here to meditate on. So I took my time, and I know I will be returning to again and again to evaluate and refresh my spiritual life.
A Must Have for All Catholic Moms May 8, 2010
Lisa H. Jones (Houston, TX)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Many know Lisa Hendey as the editor and founder of the popular [...] website, a Catholic speaker, host of the popular Catholic Moments podcast, and a writer with Faith and Family Live. Now, she can add "successful book author" to her list of credits. The beautifully written The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul-focuses on mothering topics unique to Catholics as well as the issues faced irrespective of faith.
The Handbook offers many practical, helpful suggestions, infused with personal stories and quotes from some of our favorite Popes and Saints. By beginning every chapter with one of Lisa's own personal stories related to the chapter, Lisa hooks the reader. I found each story captivating and reassuring, filled with emotion that reminds each of us that we are facing the same issues together. Weaved throughout the personal tidbits of her own experiences, Lisa gives the reader support and helpful, practical information on the topics.
By opening herself up and sharing those personal stories contained in each chapter, Lisa really connects with the reader. So much of what she writes could be my story, or where I hope my story takes me in a few years. She identifies things so much of us struggle with as a Mom - interfaith marriage, taking little kids to mass, finding time (making time) for personal prayer, committing to healthy living, and managing our schedules among household chaos. In fact, as I read through the book, I felt as if it was written specifically for my life - a book just for me filled with wonderful examples, suggestions and personal stories to which I can easily relate.
Lisa's creative way of connecting her own passionate journey with your own means that her book truly becomes a Handbook to guide us in our own lives as Catholic Moms.
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