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Lisa M. Hendey

The Curious Christmas Trail

November 24, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey Leave a Comment

With The Curious Christmas Trail, gifted author Haley Stewart continues her adorable Sister Seraphina Mysteries series. Set on Christmas Eve and filled with the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, this story involves two young mice coming to the rescue to solve the mystery of the whereabouts … [Read more...] about The Curious Christmas Trail

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Books, Children's books, Christmas, Storytelling

Devotion

November 21, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Devotion is a rare film that manages to tell a tale in a way that leaves you longing to dig into the original source material simply to spend more time with the characters you've grown to love. It's all the more remarkable because Director JD Dillard's blockbuster is based on a true story. In 2015, … [Read more...] about Devotion

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies

Causeway

November 10, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Opening to critical acclaim on Apple TV+, Causeway is a nuanced look at one US soldier's journey toward recovery from a traumatic brain injury and her reintegration into life. Jennifer Lawrence gives a layered performance as Lynsey, an Afghanistan war-era veteran who is determined to recuperate and … [Read more...] about Causeway

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies

One Sunday at a Time: In Conversation with Mark Hart

November 10, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey Leave a Comment

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by the incomparable Mark Hart. When it comes to discussing Mark's work, I'll admit that I'm biased. I am blessed to call him a friend and role model. When Mark publishes anything new, I pay attention! But his … [Read more...] about One Sunday at a Time: In Conversation with Mark Hart

Filed Under: Books, In Conversation Tagged With: Author Interviews, Authors, Bible, Bible Study, In Conversation, Mark Hart, Mass, Prayer, Scripture

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for a Yearlong Journey through the Catechism

November 9, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

If you're a Catholic and a podcast listener, it's likely that your listening time counted into at least a few of the 365 million downloads of the wildly popular "The Bible in a Year Podcast" has garnered. The show, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz, has sat perched near the top of Apple's charts for … [Read more...] about Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for a Yearlong Journey through the Catechism

Filed Under: Books, Faith, Podcast Tagged With: Catechism, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Podcasts, Why

Be A Heart Planner: In Conversation with Erica Campbell

November 3, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey 2 Comments

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Erica Campbell, the founder of Be A Heart and the creator of the awesome new productivity tool Be A Heart Planner. I'll admit to being a "planner addict". While the majority of my work tools are digital, … [Read more...] about Be A Heart Planner: In Conversation with Erica Campbell

Filed Under: Books, Productivity Tagged With: Author Interviews, Authors, In Conversation, Planners, Productivity

A Visit to “Visualizing the Virgin Mary” – Day 1

October 25, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey 2 Comments

I'm blessed to live only a few miles from the Getty Center, a world-class museum and research and conservation institute. The Getty's holdings are so immense that I typically limit my visits to one particular area during my regular visits. Now through February, the Getty is featuring a special … [Read more...] about A Visit to “Visualizing the Virgin Mary” – Day 1

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Art, Getty Center, Mary

Teresa of Calcutta: In Conversation with Jon Sweeney

October 25, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by my good friend (and former editor!) Jon Sweeney. A prolific author, and voracious reader, Jon joins me to share about his most recent book Teresa of Calcutta: Dark Night, Active Love. This book is Jon's … [Read more...] about Teresa of Calcutta: In Conversation with Jon Sweeney

Filed Under: In Conversation Tagged With: Author Interviews, Authors, Books, In Conversation, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Saints

Sharing Advent with Amy Cattapan

October 24, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Yes, according to our calendars, Advent is still more than a month away! But for me, it started a week ago with the launch of press activities for my new little Advent devotional 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath. I was delighted to be a guest on my friend A.J. (Amy) Cattapan's live video … [Read more...] about Sharing Advent with Amy Cattapan

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Advent, Books

What We Believe: In Conversation with Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.

October 18, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by "Dr. Italy", Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. Marcellino and his partners at Ascension Press have created What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith, a compelling new book and video study aimed at … [Read more...] about What We Believe: In Conversation with Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.

Filed Under: Books, In Conversation Tagged With: Author Interviews, Authors, Catholicism, Faith, In Conversation

A Visit to Manzanar

October 12, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey 4 Comments

I'm embarrassed to say that I only recently became aware of an important historical site in my home state of California. On our recent trip to Fallen Leaf Lake (which has a story all its own), Greg and I made a visit to the Manzanar National Historic Site. In 1942, the United States government … [Read more...] about A Visit to Manzanar

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: History, Manzanar, Travel, World War II

Dearest Sister Wendy: In Conversation with Robert Ellsberg

October 11, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I'm joined by Robert Ellsberg, whose new book Dearest Sister Wendy: A Surprising Story of Faith and Friendship offers a unique and touching insight into the spiritual life of a woman whose work touched so many of us. By … [Read more...] about Dearest Sister Wendy: In Conversation with Robert Ellsberg

Filed Under: In Conversation Tagged With: Author Interviews, Authors, Books, In Conversation

5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath Launches!

September 30, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey 2 Comments

While the temperatures in Los Angeles promise to reach over 80 degrees today, I'm detecting a little hint of holiday spirit in the air with the launch of my latest book project, 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath. Published in conjunction with my wonderful friends at Ave Maria Press, this … [Read more...] about 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath Launches!

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Advent, Books

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

August 31, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

I'd like to admit up front that I'm not a Tolkien expert. In fact, my knowledge of the LOTR universe is surface at best. So I walked into my screenings of the first two episodes of Prime Video's new series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with only marginal awareness of the subject matter. … [Read more...] about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Filed Under: Television Tagged With: Film, Lord of the Rings, Reviews, Television

Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin

August 29, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

When you're on a quest to redefine what's humanly possible, the line between triumph and tragedy is razor thin... In the pivotal moments, when life hangs in the balance, what drives the greatest to keep pushing, to stare down fear, to risk everything?Jimmy Chin, Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy … [Read more...] about Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin

Filed Under: Television Tagged With: Jimmy Chin, National Geographic, Television

Cover Reveal: I Am Earth’s Keeper

August 29, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey Leave a Comment

Today's exciting news: Cover Reveal! Since it's officially hit Amazon (pre-order here), I wanted to share the beautiful cover for my upcoming children's book "I Am Earth's Keeper" (Paraclete Press). This book was inspired by a photo taken by my good friend David Knowles. When he shared that … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal: I Am Earth’s Keeper

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Books, Children's books, Earth's Keeper

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