"Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church."~Bl. Pope John Paul II
Wedding day!
Domestic church
"The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family is rightly called the 'domestic church,' a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity."~ CCC
Exciting!
I'm very excited to announce that in addition to my show, "Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms," I have launched a BRAND NEW TV show For Catholic Moms for EWTN called "Catholic Mom's Café"!
Books!
SOON!
Pre-order now!
Books
Below are some of Donna-Mare's books. Visit her website for the full selection: DonnaCooperOBoyle
For EVERY day!
For EVERY Mom!
Mother Teresa throughout Lent!
Order here - only $2.50!
Rich history and today's miracles!
Inspiring!
Single, married mothers, Religious
For ALL Catholic women!
Popular guide
Hard cover, part keepsake, part teaching book for fourth grade and up
You may go to Donna-Marie's website to order autographed copies of her books here: Donna Cooper O'Boyle And below you can order the books through Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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Barnes & Noble
Will you consider helping in this apostolate to provide religious items to those in need?
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier"
~Mother Teresa (Donna-Marie's son, Joseph in her arms)
If you would like to book an author appearance (retreat, talk, book signing and such), contact Donna-Marie by email: DMCOBoyle@aol.com or by mail to Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, P.O. Box 773, New Milford, CT 06776
In addition to my books
I have written for the English edition of L'Osservatore Romano (Vatican newspaper)
The National Catholic Register, Catholic World Report, Our Sunday Visitor (national) newsweekly, Columbia Magazine, The Catholic Transcript, The News Times, The New Milford Times, Hearth magazine, Canticle magazine, Lay Witness magazine, Faith & Family magazine, CarbLite magazine, On the Web - many areas, including Catholic Exchange, Catholic Online, Catholic Lane, Catholic Mom, and a parenting column for Irish Family Press (print edition), a Catholic weekly newspaper published in Ireland as well as the online format. My work appears in many foreign publications as well (Nigeria, Singapore, Africa, Russia, and more).
With all the mixed messages that women receive from society today, women can be distracted from--and even unreceptive to--the deep and abiding love that Christ has for them. Whether single or married, religious or consecrated, parenting children, or spiritually mentoring others, women need to know that the Lord understands the many challenges they face, their desire for inspiration, and, above all, their need to be affirmed as women.Through this book of original and traditional prayers from one of the top ten most fascinating Catholics of 2009 as rated by Faith & Family Live, women can realize God's divine Love, thrive in inspiration from Saints and the Church and rest in the affirmation of the "feminine genius." (order above by clicking book image at top of page)
"Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it. For it devolves on parents to create a family atmosphere so animated with love and reverence for God and others that a well-rounded personal and social development will be fostered among children. Hence, the family is the first school of those social virtues which every society needs."--Gravissimum Educationis (one of the documents of the Second Vatican Council)
Mass Readings
Love for Laundry: Folding Hail Mary’s
Laundry: a never-ending task, Looming over me, growing beside me, Requiring my time and lots of energy. How can a mother embrace this job? Quietly, I pray. Folding my family’s clothes, I think of them and of you, Lord. Thankful for this blessing; The awesome privilege Of caring for them! Dear Lord, please grant me all of the graces I need to see the hidden treasure in housework and in caring for my family! (excerpted from my book: Grace Cafe: Serving Up Recipes for Faithful Mothering, Circle Press)
A Catholic wife and mother of five, author, EWTN TV host of "Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms," and "Catholic Mom's Cafe," journalist, speaker, reviewer, catechist, and lover of nature.
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Praying...
Please join me in praying for:
A man who had cancer and new tumors developing in his brain. A young man who broke his back, a woman recuperating from surgery.
An Aunt who has grave concerns for her nephew who has gone seriously astray.
An elderly atheist with serious health issues, that she reconciles with God before she dies.
"Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; Rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations." ~Saint Francis De Sales
Prayer to the Holy Family
Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph, did consecrate domestic life by Your unspeakable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of your Holy Family, and may attain to its everlasing fellowship. Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.
In the Revelations of Saint Bridget of Sweden, the Blessed Virgin Mary says, "When I was nursing my Son, he was endowed with such great beauty that whoever looked upon him was consoled and relieved of any sorrow he may have had in his heart. And so, many people said to one another, 'Let us go to see Mary's Son, that we may be consoled.'"
"The dress of the body should not discredit the good of the soul." St. Cyprian of Carthage (200-258AD)
"I have learned from the poor how poor I myself am."
“It is most laudible in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife and sometimes must leave God at the altar to find him in housekeeping”--St. Frances of Rome
“The Blessed Virgin is the Queen of heaven and earth, quite true, but she is more mother than queen.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Books
Just click on a book cover image below to check out ordering information. [I will update with 2 newest book soon!]
The Domestic Church: Room by Room
A Study Guide for Mothers
FREE shipping and handling!
On orders of 10 copies or more (for group studies) there is FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING! Use this Pay Pal button (only for orders of 10 copies of The Domestic Church Room By Room or more).
For single copies or orders under 10 copies, just click on book cover image or order from my website.
Grace Cafe
Serving up Recipes for Faithful Mothering
FREE shipping and handling!
On orders of 10 copies or more (for group studies) there is FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING! Use this Pay Pal button (only for orders of 10 copies of The Domestic Church Room By Room or more).
For single copies or orders under 10 copies, just click on book cover image or order from my website.
Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers
The Heart of Motherhood
Finding Holiness in the Catholic Home
Prayerfully Expecting (RE-released in hard cover!)
A Nine Month Novena for Mothers to Be
Catholic Saints Prayer Book
radio interview with Teresa Tomeo on my saints book
As I carefully fold my sheets, Smoothing out the wrinkles, Bringing corner to corner... Lovingly, I think of You, my Lord. The pile of laundry seemingly grows beside me, As I strive to keep up With this never-ending chore. But, in my laundry room...I thank You, my dear Lord, For loving me and allowing me To serve You in my family. (Excerpted from my book: Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers, Our Sunday Visitor)
Teresa Tomeo and me chatting at "Mom's Corner." photo at the audience with Pope Benedict XVI
you can click here to listen at any time.
Teresa and I chatted about the new book I am writing as well as taking the time to pause and recharge your "batteries" by going on retreat and with prayer.
Pressures on Moms these days and some prayer strategies. Just click here.
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