View from the Domestic Church: Today is the book release day!

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).

A Catholic Woman's Book of Prayers

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)

First and foremost educator

"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)

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)

Monday, December 7, 2009

Today is the book release day!

Today is THE DAY! Mother Teresa and Me: Ten Years of Friendship will be released and shipped all over. I'll be getting my copies later this week so I can then send them out to all of you who have pre-ordered! You may place an order through my website: www.donnacooperoboyle.com (and scroll to the bottom of the main page) if you haven't already ordered. That's the very quickest way to get your autographed copies for Christmas gift-giving.

I'll be posting links throughout the day pertaining to my book release. Stay tuned. One is this link to a podcast I did with Pat at Among Women. I speak about my friendship with Mother Teresa and my book. I'll post one I did with Teresa Tomeo as well as some other information.

The Mother Teresa archivist has requested several copies of my book for their archives as well as articles I have written about her. They want the information to be available to future generations.

I pray that my book will help to inspire!

2 comments:

Roxane B. SalonenDecember 7, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Donna, well let me just say that I have seen most of this book already and it is absolutely beautiful beyond words. That we have you in our lives, someone who has connected with holy Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, is truly our joy! What an honor to know that the archivist has requested copies of your work and the articles. I am not surprised in the slightest. This is a huge endeavor, guided in large part by Mother Teresa herself. I just feel so honored to be part of it through you! Many congrats, Donna. You have earned this moment to strengthen the light of the saints in this way.
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'BoyleDecember 7, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Roxane,

Thank you very much for such kind words. I love your enthusiasm and am humbled by your words. I pray that this book will help to spread dear Mother Teresa's message. It's just my small part in an attempt to share her huge mission with the world.

I received my order of books today which was a big surprise. I am happy to say that all of the pre-orders will be shipped out from me tomorrow on the beautiful feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary!
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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.
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