View from the Domestic Church: EWTN's Bookmark with Doug Keck!

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)

Friday, May 14, 2010

EWTN's Bookmark with Doug Keck!

I feel very honored that two of my newest books are highlighted this month by EWTN. The Domestic Church: Room By Room and Grace Cafe: Serving Up Recipes for Faithful Mothering.

My interview on EWTN's Bookmark television show with Doug Keck will air on Sunday, May 23rd. Take a look: here.

From the EWTN newsletter: "Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle and Doug Keck talk about two of her latest books: 'The Domestic Church,' an exploration of Catholicism as it relates to our roles as women, wives, mothers, and citizens of the world; and 'Grace Café,' a treasure trove of resources to guide and instruct mothers in shepherding their families to Heaven."

Here are the times and days for EWTN's Bookmark: Sun 9:30 AM ET • Mon 5 AM ET • Wed 5:30 PM ET • Thur 1 PM ET • Fri 11:30 PM ET.

God bless!

Donna-Marie

4 comments:

GailMay 17, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Dear Donna-Marie,
I am watching your show on "Bookmark." So, the episode airs this week, rather than next.
By the way, I enjoyed it.
With love and prayers,
Gail
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'BoyleMay 17, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Thanks so much, Gail. I just found out from people writing to me telling me that they have seen it! Or heard it on EWTN Radio! So, I have taped this morning's 5:00 AM show and will watch it in a bit. I'll write up a new post about the changed dates and times.

I'm glad you like it! God bless you!
hugs,
Donna-Marie
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Stephanie from LouisianaMay 23, 2010 at 8:35 AM
I saw you for the first time on this show! I was glued to the TV the entire time. I am really struggling with working, childcare, etc. Your thoughts really put things in perspective. Now I'm off to buy your book! God Bless, Stephanie
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'BoyleMay 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Hi Stephanie,

It's nice to hear from you! I'm glad you caught the Bookmark show and that it was helpful to you. Praise God!

I'll be sending your autographed book right out to you. If you decide along the way to start up a study group based on this book, please let me know and I'll offer help with the books (free shipping) as well as advice if needed. I also feauture photos of various study groups on my website.

God bless you as you read more about life in your domestic church!
hugs,
Donna-Marie
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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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Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."
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