Catholic Women Now

Our goal is heaven! We are pilgrims on this earth; this is a short walk for eternity.Many people fear their own death and the passing of a loved one. Anxiety  and all of kinds of fears begin to take hold of the mind. How to do you find peace in all of this? Consecrate your death and the death of a loved one.Consecrating your death doesn't hasten your death. It means your moment of death belongs to God. There are four stages to do this and each taken at your own pace. People  have found healing and peace from fear through this beautiful act of consecration.You only have one life to live and how do you chose to live it for God?  We tell the story of a monk, Fr. Daniel Natale, who was given the gift of a second chance. He was a good friend of St. Padre PIo. Fr. Daniel died after a long surgery. He was given the vision of Purgatory, which was torture on his heart. However, much worse was when the Lord showed him what God had planned for Fr. Daniel's life.  Fr. Daniel was miraculously  raised from the dead and giv

Rachel Balducci, a mom of six, honestly shares from her own life the struggles finding balance.  Talking with Rachel "over coffee" was like visiting with a life long friend. Rachel's easy engaging  nature makes one feel right at home. We loved Rachel's candidness about her own mistakes and the wisdom gleaned as mom, wife, and  working part-time.  She shared tips to help with decision making, how to serve, dealing with fear and worry, and evaluating commitments. In her book she concludes each chapter with practical tips, prayer, and journaling structure.  Listen in for a conversation you will find yourself smiling and nodding along!  Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

There are many misunderstandings of the Catholic Church teaching on where the soul is after suicide. Fr. Chris Alar  saw suicide first hand through the loss of his grandmother and two good friends to suicide. In his own grief to grapple answers, he discovered the teaching of the Catholic Church to be hopefilled for his grandmother's and friend's souls.  After Suicide is not a preventative book but is meant to help those coping with the after life of their loved one.  Fr. Chris's message of hope and mercy has helped many. He shares 3 principals to cope with the loss. Listen in to this important topic that is affecting many today.For more information: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/read-excerpts-after-suicide-theres-hope-them-and-you Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr.

Susan Tassone is dynamo of energy and champion for the souls in Purgatory.  Many of you may remember her as one of the speakers at the Iowa Catholic Radio Women's conference this past fall and speaker for the upcoming Christ Our Life conferrnce this September in Des Moines.She has just published her 13th book entitled Jesus Speak to Faustina and You,  Many are on pins and needle with financial uncertainty and health uncertainty. Susan shares the wisdom that Jesus gave to St. Faustina to overcome discouragement.  Listen in for a fast moving, spirited conversation. Even with all the books to her credit, Susan was surprised to learn something new when writing this book.Find out more about Susan; susantassone.com   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good w

A certified doula and mother of six, Mary has wisdom to share about childbirth. Birth affects all of us - body, mind, heart, and soul. In Made for This, the Catholic woman can learn how to understand, prepare for, and experience her unique birth in all those ways through the lens of her Faith. Mary shared a powerful insight of the self-giving love of our bodies. We won't give it all because Mary says it best.  We talked about birth plans and how women are looking at different options in this time of pandemic.And what is a doula and how to find one? Mary explains  but we want you to listen to find out. Go meet Mary at her website:  www.maryhaseltine.com   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance wit

Beth Blessman and her husband Dr. Jim Blessman  went on a mission trip at the invitation of a friend. Thinking this would be an occasional endeavor, they did not know what God had planned.  Discovering a deeper call to serve others,  Blessman International Ministries was born. They left their careers to work full time developing mission trips to meet the needs of South Africans living in poverty. Beth shares the story of this journey and also her conversion to the Catholic faith. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Kendra Tierney is all about living liturgically in  the family culture. Today she shares fun, simple ways to honor St. Joseph with your family. May 1 is the Feast of St. Joseph, the Worker. What does this feast honor? Kendra shares the history of this liturgical day.   We, like several of you, are making a consecration to St. Joseph on May 1.  Whether you are completing the consecration or not, these ideas are for all of us to honor St. Joseph, The Worker.Check out Kendra's blog: www.catholicallyear.com for more simple, fun ideas for liturgical living through out the year.   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Who is this silent man, the foster father of Jesus, husband to Mary? Little is known and over the centuries the Church has come to know more and more about St. Joseph. Fr. Don Calloway joins us to talk about his book, Consecration to St. Joseph. Why now in this time, do we need St.Joseph?  Fr. Don tells about the extraordinary intercessor St. Joseph is for us. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Throughout the Bible God showed his people his protection. In the Old Testament, God revealed to Moses to instruct the Israelites to  place  the blood of the lamb over the doorpost so the Angel of death would pass over and spare anyone in the home from death.  In this episode,  we share sacramentals that provide protection for those who have the faith of a child.  And we have a natural remedy given to seer and locutionist Luz de Maria de Bonilla, who suffers from the stigmata. Her messages have received the Imprimatur of the Catholic Church since 2009. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

While  in seminary, Fr. Mitchell, LC,  encountered a season of doubt. In God's divine mystery, a copy of St. Faustina's diary was left at his door. Thus began a path for Fr. Mitchell path that has lead to continually discovering the richness of Divine Mercy. An apostle of Mercy is more than carrying an image of the Divine Mercy or reciting the chaplet of Divine  Mercy. The Divine Mercy is a spirituality  - a way of life and a gift for the Church. Fr. Michael shares how we can live this in our lives. What does Divine Mercy say to a Catholic woman today?Fr. Michael is a national director of Mission Youth. This is an international mission organization to Latin America. He received degrees in Philosophy and Theology from the Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum, graduating summa cum laude in 2011. Besides traveling and overseeing church projects in Latin America, he also regularly leads retreats and parish missions,  is a spiritual director and author of I Saw His Face and two other forthcoming books. He resi

Joining us today Jennifer Ristine, consecrated lay woman with Regnum Christi.  Jennifer is the author of the book, Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala.  When Jennifer's mother passed away,  Mary Magdalene began to befriend Jennifer.  Surrendering fleeting securities, Jennifer looked to Mary Magdalene as a woman who could help her purify her heart. Mary Magdalene had traveled this path in her own life.  As Jennifer prayed for Mary Magdalene's intercessory aid,  she began to understand deeper redemptive love. The big surprise and gift came when Jennifer was assigned to a mission in Magdala.  In those four years, the heart of Mary Magdalene became even more evident.  Jennifer helps us, the modern woman, to learn from Mary Magdalene's journey as it is ours, too.And~  listen for the surprising Easter tradition associated with Mary Magdalene that is celebrated in the Eastern church. We are thinking of making our Easter tradition, too. Here is the link to Jennifer's book:https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Magdale

You all are making the best of this space God is providing with the social distancing!  We share all the creative and fun ways you have been connecting with your family and friends during this time of solitude.  We asked you to text your family activities and you talked back to us!  Family rosary, video meet ups, games, cleaning closets, organizing, drive by birthday greetings, the positive side of living room Mass, and the gift of offering small sacrifices for the mitigation of neglect of the Eucharist by those who do not know Eucharistic amazement.  Wonderful to hear from all of you. Keep talking back.... We are here for you! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Praise and worship - how do we praise and why should we praise and worship? Fr. Michael Voithofer joins us today to share how praising brings benefits in our lives. Praise brings breakthrough. Have you ever listened to a praise song and heard or felt a new insight or an answer to a difficulty? Fr. Michael will share stories of people who have experienced transformation through praise and worship. We are made to praise the One who created us!Here is the link to Fr. Michael Voithofer's ministry: https://www.ablazeworship.org/And here is a great God moment: Todays' responsorial psalm: "Sing to the LORD a new song of praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in their makes, let the children of Zion rejoice in their king." Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick

He didn't start baking until he entered the Capuchin Friary.  And now Brother Andrew Corriente is the champion of  the Great American Baking Show - Holiday Edition.  Brother Andrew is a delight and filled with joy.  There are metaphors of baking with the spiritual life. Brother Andrew shared how this experience expanded his own spirituality as means to learn to really express himself.  His love of baking is a love for people and a love for serving. How did the other bakers react to his faith? What were the highs and lows of the competition?  And what prompted him to enter the show contest?  You will have to listen to find out! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Danielle is filled with joy and hope. We love having her back with us. In her new book, she reflects on what happens to a mother's heart when her children grow up and begin their own lives. Filled with wit and wisdom, Danielle shares the ups and downs of motherhood and marriage while keeping anchored in the identity as a daughter of God. She gave us hope and spoke to our hearts.  Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Dawn Aitchison is a wife and mom to NINE children.  Amid this busy life, she followed God's call to organize and take high school teens and young adults on mission trips to Nicaragua!  The mission work varies from building houses to churches.  It doesn't end with the good works. Dawn encourages  these kids to look at the poor and the service through the heart of Christ and the Catholic faith. Accompanying the kids to talk about what they feel from the experience of working with the poor. Helping them to go deeper with Jesus and to be community to one another.  Dawn left us speechless with her deep compassion, empathy, and love for others. Do you desire to know about the mission trip? Contact Dawn:  dawn.aitchison@gmail.com or 515-460-7655 Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. N

Linda Heinrich felt a tug on her heart as she would pass a Catholic church as a child. It wasn't until the death of her parents, job loss, and prolonged unemployment when she realized why.  While listening to Iowa Catholic radio in her car, the Mass began. She was completely immersed in the Mass she lost track of where she was driving.  Her heart was captivated by the Holy Spirit. Listen to hear the rest of the story!  Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

We always enjoy when Adam Storey joins us at the coffee table. It isn't common we sit down with a man in the studio and talk about marriage!How do we prioritize our marriage with kids, careers,  and personal interests? Sacrifice is a key part of marriage. We talked about balancing sacrifice without self depletion while desiring the  good of the other.All great stuff for your marriage.... listen in for more simple ways to improve your marriage! Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Are you interested in connecting with other women who share your faith, interests? Are afraid you don't know enough about your faith to join a group? Are desiring to start a women's ministry at your church but not sure where to begin? Elizabeth Tomlin was in the same places at one time.  she shares her wisdom of experienece building women's ministries. The gift of hospitality inspires virtue (listen to fin out which one).  And how to navigate conflict... ??? Elizabeth offers sage advice wrapped with Christ like love.   Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle 

Rob Kaczmark shares his delightful journey of faith. Rob was a typical adolescent Catholic  boy until his family took a pilgrimage to Medjugojre.  It was there that Jesus became real to Rob and a personal relationship began. Thinking  he would be teaching catechism as a living, God had different plans. Taking the advice of a beloved DRE when he was in high school, Rob decided to change his college major to  business. This was a providential move.  With just a camera from Amazon and a whole lot of desire, Spirit Juice studio was born. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle