In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Diego Passadore on his book Mary, the New Woman: A Judeo-Christian view of the Conception, in the history of Salvation, of the Divine Will in the Sovereign of Heaven.Mary, the New Woman is an apologetic exegesis from the Bible, Jewish texts, and other Christian confessions, designed to bring the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception closer to the unbeliever and to promote the dignity of women in a world that objectifies them. Its invitation to conversion can help in Christian Unity and increase Christian faith through its instruction on how to savor the depth of the Bible and how to increase hope in the invisible advance of the Kingdom of God.Mary, the New Woman by Diego G. Passadore | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe on her book Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers (October 21, 2024)Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students is an inspirational and powerful book that explains the stages of child development and different emotional, spiritual, sexual, psychological, psychosocial and physical growth topics that may not be found in other books. The nine chapters are creatively explained partly in story-telling form using practical daily life applications to make them simple to understand and integrate, offering readers options in their search for answers and understanding. As the saying goes, seek wisdom and it will become yours.Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D. | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Gerard Verschuuren on his book Why You Would Want to Be a Catholic (October 11, 2024)This book shows the reader why the Catholic Faith is the best faith there is, each chapter highlighting a particular characteristic feature of Catholicism.Why You Would Want to Be a Catholic by Gerard Verschuuren | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Belinda Terro Mooney on her poetry book A Look at Life: Poetry for Reflection, Vols. 1 and 2 (October 7, 2024)These installments of poems called A Look at Life is for individuals, couples, and families who want to ponder life and virtue and how we can cooperate with God’s grace to become more virtuous and holy. It can be used for simple reading and enjoyment, or as a help in prayer, reflection, journaling, copying, and memorization. It would make a great gift for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and sacraments such as First Communion, and Confirmation.A Look at Life: Poetry for Reflection, Vol. 1 by Belinda Terro Mooney | En Route Books and MediaContact Information: Website: https://belindaterromooney.com Email: [email protected] mentioned written by Belinda Terro Mooney:A Look at Life: Poetry for Reflection and A Look at Life: Poetry for Reflection, Volume II. EnRoute Books and Media.Pray with Us: A Saint for Every Day, OSV PublishingMy Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Workbook: Creating a Comprehensive Plan for a Calm, Ordered Life. Belinda Terro Mooney Publisher.Christ the King, Lord of History Workbook and Study Guide and Christ and the Americas Workbook and Study Guide. TAN Books.Christ the King, Lord of History. Anne Carroll and Belinda Terro Mooney. Belinda Terro Mooney, Publisher.Children in Pain (formerly titled Leave Me Alone: Helping Your Troubled Teenager) being revised and updated. To be published next year.Other books mentioned to study Virtue:Alexandre Havard's series published by Scepter Publishers:Virtuous Leadership Created for Greatness: The Power of Magnanimity From Temperament to CharacterThree Hearts: Understanding Your Deepest MotivationsCoached by Joan of ArcPope Saint Leo IX. The Battle of the Virtues and Vices: Defending the Interior Castle of the Soul, TAN Books.David Isaacs. Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Four Courts Press. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Judy Foy on her book Buttons and the Butterfly: A Book of Comfort for All Ages When Someone You Love Has Died (October 2, 2024)When someone we love dies, the loss can feel overwhelming and hard to make sense of. Talking about it with children can be especially difficult when we don't understand what has happened, ourselves. Buttons and the Butterfly is an inspirational story for all ages that can help begin that conversation. Illustrated with photographs to suggest connections with the natural world, the book offers consolation in the familiar story of the butterfly’s life cycle. Through the simple story of a puppy, Buttons, who has lost a caterpillar that she loves, gentle words and images convey God, transformation, the soul, and heaven.Buttons and the Butterfly: A Book of Comfort for All Ages When Someone You Love Has Died: Foy, Judy: 9798399612522: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Paul Murano on his book Refuting the Nonsense and Reclaiming the Truth: One Socratic Dialogue at a Time (October 2, 2024)In our post-Christian, post-reason society, many have been formed in a narrative fed to them by the media and educational establishments. Its end is not truth or goodness, but pleasure and power; and it begins by the manipulation of language and the repetition of falsehoods. In the battlefield of ideas, Catholic Christians and all people of good will are left to fend for themselves. This easy-to-read book of dialogues cuts to the chase by uncovering common irrationalities and misunderstandings on key topics and themes, while clarifying basic tenets of Christian faith. Discussion questions after each chapter assist the reader in deciphering truth from falsehood. This book is a valuable tool for people of all ages looking for clarity in both secular and religious matters in an age of ambiguity and obscurity.Refuting the Nonsense and Reclaiming the Truth: One Socratic dialogue at a time: Murano, Paul: 9798990694903: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Michael Walker on his book Galahad (September 9, 2024)Galahad is a knight in search of a quest. Abandoned at a medieval monastery as a child, he journeys to Camelot to earn his spot at the Round Table. Impressed by his valor in the tournament joust, King Arthur sends Galahad to find the Holy Grail. Along the way, Galahad makes many fantastical friends and foes, but only by confronting his deepest fears can he fulfill his destiny.Galahad by Michael Walker | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Andrew Mioni on his book Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism (August 9, 2024)When does the crisis in the Church end? May priests universally minister without any canonical mission? Can one Eucharist be offered against another in legitimate Catholic worship? Using the Scriptures, patristic sources, and magisterial declarations, Altar Against Altar answers these and many other questions, and demonstrates how the independent traditionalist ministry does not provide a remedy for the current crisis, but only perpetuates it.Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism by Andrew Mioni | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D., on her book Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils (July 19, 2024)Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils is carefully prepared to attend to the needs of primary school learners in the areas of character formation, culture, emotional, spiritual, psychological, physical and human transformation. Developmental Psychology deals with issues of child development right from the time of conception. It connects with biological and social sciences, arts, human development, and all-around training of body and soul. The curriculum covers developmental psychology at the lower level of learning. It aims to bring out the greatest result in our pupils, presenting reliable and engaging programs for Biafran primary schools.Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D. | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Daniel Mahoney on his book A Dear Friend, Volume 1: Denial (June 11, 2024)This first volume of poems is the poetic expression of the first stage of grief – denial. Wrestling with the reality that a dear friend is dead, a peculiar beginning amidst the sorrow is found. This first book begins a life of poetry, the expression of grief, and the pondering of beautiful things.A Dear Friend, Volume 1: Denial by Daniel Mahoney | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews  Susan Joy Bellavance on her book When Jesus Speaks (May 25, 2024)Imagine the thrill and wonder in the hearts of children as they witness the divine power of Jesus — in the astonished leper, his rags falling to the ground as he touches his smooth face; in the deaf man turning his head toward birdsong; in the bent, crippled woman unfurling to full stature, rejoicing!Through the stirring illustrations of Byron Hamilton and the searing simplicity of author Susan Joy Bellavance, When Jesus Speaks convinces each heart that the divine power of Jesus’ word is real, commanding wind and waves, life and death, and then applies that reality to the mystery of the Eucharist.When Jesus Speaks recalls centuries of the Church’s faithfulness to the Lord truly present in the Holy Eucharist, generation after generation, Mass after Mass, to this very day.  When Jesus Speaks - Sophia Institute PressBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book Veiling to Reveal: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Role of Clothing in Christian Art and Anthropology (May 7, 2024)In his writing on the human person and art, Pope John Paul II renewed interest in the nude in sacred art, calling artists to represent the human form "naked without shame." While some have interpreted this as a new Catholic permissiveness, David Clayton argues that John Paul II actually reaffirms the Church's traditional approach.In Veiling to Reveal, Clayton:Examines how Christian artists should approach nudity to avoid licentiousness, using the Sistine Chapel's recent renovations as a starting pointExplores how good art deviates from perfect realism to depict essential truths not always visible to the naked eyeGuides Christian artists in avoiding the occasion of sin while providing alternative training methods for mastering the human figureVeiling to Reveal: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Role of Clothing in Christian Art and Anthropology: Clayton, David: 9798322020561: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book The Way of Beauty (May 6, 2024)In The Way of Beauty, David Clayton describes how a true Catholic education is both a program of liturgical catechesis and an inculturation that aims for the supernatural transformation of the person so that he can in turn transfigure the whole culture through the divine beauty of his daily action. There is no human activity, no matter how mundane, that cannot be enhanced by this formation in beauty. Such enhanced activity then resonates in harmony with the common good and, through its beauty, draws all people to the Church--and ultimately to the worship of God in the Sacred Liturgy.The Way of Beauty will be of profound interest not only to artists, architects, and composers, but also to educators, who can apply its principles in home and classroom for the formation and education of children and students of all ages and at all levels--family, homeschooling, high school, college, and university.The Way of Beauty: Liturgy, Education, and Inspiration for Family, School, and College: Clayton, David: 9781621381419: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home (April 30, 2024)Keeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the seemingly endless litany of prayers and devotions, our spiritual life all too often feels frantic and burdensome.This isn't the way it should be. Our prayer life, our family life, and our work life should--and can!--be in harmony. When they are, our family is a powerhouse of grace, and Our Lord transforms our home into a little Eden--a little bit of heaven on earth.With simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation.To help you live the Liturgical Life of the Church more fully, David and Leila reclaim here an almost lost tradition that families used for centuries to build a beautiful bridge between home and church: the little oratory.Consisting of a modest table and icons, the little oratory is a visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion. It extends the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into the heart of your home, spiritually nourishing your family and preparing them to transform the world through prayer and charity.Building your own little oratory is simple, and in these pages you'll discover just how easy it is. In fact, you likely have most of the pieces in your home already except, perhaps, the sacred art. That s why we've included here seven full-colored icons that are ready for framing, enabling you to get started right away!By following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flows from a home that is focused on Christ. You'll also learn . . .How to use sacred art to strengthen your prayer life.How to extend Catholic beliefs and devotions into every room of the house.Why the Liturgy of the Hours is important and how it can make your family holy.How to pray the Rosary with children and keep the rowdiest of them calm and reverent.The active role children can and should play in the prayer life of the family.What to do when only one parent takes the spiritual life seriously.How to overcome the feeling that you're too busy to pray.Practical ways to extend the liturgical life into your workplace.And countless other tips to help you practice your faith in the heart of your home.The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home: David Clayton, Leila Marie Lawler: 9781622821761: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book The Vision For You: How to Discover the Life You Were Made For.The Vision for You is the name of a process by which we, who have been through it, discovered our true calling in life – what we call our ‘personal vocation.’ Through this process we discovered the Great Fact – that we have a choice in life. We can choose to be happy or to be miserable. The goal is to be happy and to become, more and more, the people we were meant to be. We aim to lead a life that is a good, true, and beautiful path to a better life. We call this path the Way of Beauty. I believe that anyone who has a sense that their lives ought to be more fulfilled can benefit from this book if they are prepared to follow its directions as best they can. This book is a description of the transformation of life through a set of spiritual exercises called the Vision for You – it is a structured ‘process,’ or ‘program,’ of prayer, reflection, and good works. You don’t have to be Catholic, or even Christian for this process to work – you just need to be open-minded enough to do what is suggested. The principles in this book come from the ancient tradition of Western spirituality going right back to the Church Fathers. You don't need to accept the Christian understanding of why it works in order for it to work. You just need to take the actions it describes and be willing to believe that there is a God. In other words, act as though he exists regardless of whether you believe it. https://www.amazon.com/Vision-You-Discover-Life-Were/dp/1980665230Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Joseph P. Michael, Th.D., on his book Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church), Book 1 (April 15, 2024)The author offers the Church something that the Church does not currently possess, namely a comprehensive, multi-faceted treatment of the subject of Maria, Mater Ecclesiae, arguing that Mary was divinely predestined to be Mother of the Church from the dawn of creation. The book is both persuasive and provocative, potentially troublesome for those who remain indifferent to the Virgin Mother’s participation in Christ’s mission of redemption. The inquiry spans the intellectual spectrum, on one hand clarifying terminology for the purposes of catechetical and ecumenical dialogue, on the other hand providing voluminous authoritative references that call upon various theologians, philosophers, Saints, Doctors of the Church and scripture passages that are seemingly difficult to refute.At the heart of this investigation lies the existential reality of Mary’s maternal charity and the understanding of love as a reciprocal relationship between Mary and her adopted children. It is the mutual nature of love that spawns the idea that this Marian doctrine may benefit ecumenical dialogue and evangelization by appealing both to the heart and the importance of loving one another. But perhaps the most potentially contentious aspect of this investigation lies in the argument that as the doctrine relies on the principle of mutual love for one another, it becomes abundantly clear that love and devotion for the Virgin Mother becomes necessary if one aspires to eternal happiness.Apologia Pro Sancta Maria Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis: Mother of the Church (Mater Ecclesiae), Book I | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Maria Riley on her book Saint John Bosco: The Juggling Saint (April 14, 2024)Summer is over, and Joshua is about to start at his brand-new school. He feels so nervous about starting somewhere new, and he’s not sure if he’ll get lost or if he will make any friends. Luke, Becca, and Joshua go on a special journey and meet Saint John Bosco - a priest who juggles and does acrobatics! What could this quirky priest be able to teach the kids? Will Joshua be ok on his first day?https://www.amazon.com/Saint-John-Bosco-Juggling-Adventures/dp/1959607030/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Allison Gingras on her book Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God (April 12, 2024)After a friend gave Allison Gingras a Miraculous Medal, she began to incorporate it and other sacramentals into her personal prayer time and family devotions. She soon discovered that these tangible signs—which Catholics believe prepare us to receive the grace of the sacraments—helped both her and her profoundly deaf daughter connect with God and the spiritual motherhood of Mary, who is intimately connected to so many of these practices.Blessings, prayers, devotions, and objects such as rosaries and scapulars are forms of sacramentals. In Encountering Signs of Faith, Gingras—founder of Reconciled to You ministries—shares the story of how these helped her discern the adoption of her daughter from China, strengthened her faith as she waited to meet her, helped her bond with the toddler, and taught her daughter about her faith.Gingras offers examples of saints who inspired and embraced sacramentals, including Juan Diego, Faustina, Bernadette, and Venerable Patrick Peyton. You will also learn about the spiritual benefits of incorporating sacramentals such as sacred images, novenas, prayer cards, lectio divina (sacred reading), and holy water into daily life. Reflection questions and grace-building activities are included with each chapter.Gingras will guide you and your family to experience these sacred signs in a new way and to connect you more meaningfully to Jesus, Mary, and the saints.Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God: Gingras, Allison, Wahlquist, Kelly M.: 9781646801411: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Terry Modica on her book My Soul Shall Be Healed: A Study Guide on Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist) (April 11, 2024)This easy-to-understand study guide explains in ordinary language how to understand the very important Church document, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist) an encyclical by Pope Saint John Paul II. You’ll be able to apply it to your everyday life in today’s world. You’ll discover how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. You’ll learn why Catholicism teaches that the Eucharist as the “source and summit of the Christian life.” You’ll find out—with clarity—what Catholics believe and do not believe about the Eucharist. And you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the reason why only Catholic priests can consecrate the communion elements alongside the important role you have, with the whole community, in the Eucharistic celebration. My Soul Shall Be Healed: A Study Guide on Ecclesia de Eucharistia by Terry Modica | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Cathy Gilmore, creator of VirtueHeroes.com.For more on this series, visit https://www.virtueheroes.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews L. Thane Belan on his book Help Me Lord, I Need YOU (April 3, 2024)Their cries for help and their discovery of how God leads us to freedom is an inspiration to us all. Help Me Lord, I Need YOU is a composition of true stories illustrating people’s life struggles and demonstrating the many ways God can help us in our similar struggles. This book leads us on a path of Discovery, forgiveness, Healing, and Faith, hope and Love to “The Help.” Come journey with these real people in their stories to real Help and learn how their lessons could help you too. The lessons learned in these stories are worth noting and reflecting on. Space is provided throughout this book that allow you to do that.Help Me Lord, I Need YOU: Belen, L. Thane: 9798694656290: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Grace Bourget on her novel Ad Maré: Song of the Pleiades (April 3, 2024)A kingdom living in the shadow of a five-hundred year curse.A people banished for protecting their home against it.Seven stars gliding westward.One ancient city has already fallen to the sea.  The only hope to save Celae and her people lies in the sky overhead; in the star on one girl’s brow; and a haunting voice calling her over the sea.  Only her worst nightmares could prepare her for what lurked in the ancient mist.“For only the broken souls may shine with starlight.”Ad Maré: Song of the Pleiades by Grace Bourget | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Karina Fabian and Dcn. Steve Lumbert on their book There You Are God! (April 1, 2024)Far too often, we expect God to show Himself in grand ways yet ignore when He makes His presence known in the day to day. Neither Deacon Steve nor Karina had dramatic conversions. Rather, God led them into deeper faith through the seemingly minor details of life: pot of rice, a habit of prayer, a frustrating flight home, or a barefooted stranger. This father-daughter team have written a delightful, quick book about finding God in the day-to-day. With thought-provoking quotes, heartwarming stories, Bible verses, passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and simple exercises the reader can fit into his or her daily routine, they help others recognize God's presence. Great for the casual or converting Catholic longing for something more in their relationship with God, or the "advanced" Catholic wanting light spiritual exercise.https://www.amazon.com/There-You-Deacon-Steven-Lumbert/dp/1956489169Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lisa Wroble on her book Starving: Can We Feed Everyone? (March 27, 2024)Starving: Can We Feed Everyone delves into the critical issue of global food security and explores whether we can provide sustenance for the entire world population.Amazon.com: Starving: Can We Feed Everyone? (The End of Life As We Know It): 9780766073746: Wroble, Lisa: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Maria Gallagher on her book Glorious Encounters with Mary (March 26, 2024)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jane Lebak on her book Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents After a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis.Every year, thousands of expecting parents start prenatal testing to find out if it’s a boy or a girl…and instead learn the baby is going to die. Anencephaly. Trisomy 18. Potter’s sequence. They’re called “incompatible with life.” But they’re not incompatible with love. Many doctors recommend immediate termination, but more parents are carrying their babies for as long as possible, often without guidance. Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents after a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis addresses every aspect of the longest (and shortest) months of your life. From emotional issues to spiritual struggles to funeral-dress shopping while you’re still seven months pregnant, Carrying to Term offers strategies for parents struggling just to make it through the day. You can forge a best-case scenario out of a worst-case scenario. You can bond with a baby who hasn’t yet been born. Parents have learned to make memories in brief windows of time, and you can too. Author Jane Lebak carried to term with Emily Rose, diagnosed with anencephaly at 22 weeks, and has been active in the infant loss community ever since. Based on her experiences and those of the CTT forum she moderated, the guide offers practical options for doing what parents do best: loving their babies. https://www.amazon.com/Carrying-Term-Devastating-Prenatal-Diagnosis-ebook/dp/B076L2M8K8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Hope Johnson on her book Catholic Prayers for Children (March 24, 2024)Why we pray, how we pray, to Whom we pray... Catholic Prayers for Children presents classic Catholic prayers to children in an engaging format complemented by the stunning illustrations of Tracey Taylor Arvidson. Children, parents, and grandparents alike will delight in reading about prayer and praying together the beautiful words which lift our minds and hearts to God. Designed to be read by the 6 to 10 year-old child or read to the 3 to 6 year-old child, Catholic Prayers for Children encourages everyone to converse joyfully with our great and loving God! The perfect gift for First Communion, Baptism, Christmas, birthdays, or other special occasions. Hardcover picture book. 36 pages. For children of all ages!https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Prayers-Children-Hope-Johnson/dp/0692992995/https://hopejohnsonauthor.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Paula Veloso Babadi on her book Everywhere Hope (March 23, 2024)Everywhere Hope awakens readers with uplifting and insightful stories and poems to rekindle the power and presence of hope in their daily lives. Eloquently written, this collection is a journey to be experienced more than once. Book #1 in the "Everywhere..." book series is disarmingly honest, emotionally accessible, and meant to be savored in all ages of life. Everywhere Hope delivers on its promise.Everywhere Hope by Paula Veloso Babadi, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Everywhere Hope Today - Search. Strengthen. ShareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Carmela Martino on her book Playing by Heart (March 21, 2024)Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as much as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the "second sister" means she'll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia's only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to her father's quest for nobility. First, though, she must win over her music tutor, who disdains her simply for being a girl. But before she can carry out her plan, a tragedy sends the family into mourning. In her sorrow, Emilia composes a heartrending sonata that causes the maestro to finally recognize her talent. He begins teaching her music theory alongside Antonio Bellini, the arrogant great-nephew of a wealthy marquis. Emilia's feelings toward her rival gradually change as she strives to outdo him. But just when her dreams seem within reach, Emilia learns that her success could destroy not only her future but her sister's very life. Readers are calling this beautifully crafted novel inspired by the lives of composer Maria Teresa Agnesi and mathematician Maria Gaetana Agnesi the "Italian version of Pride and Prejudice." https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Heart-Martino-Carmela/dp/0997173297Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Nicholas Gregoris on his book A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education (March 18, 2024)Fr. Gregoris, who served as the major translator of a book entitled The Mission of Catholic Schools: A Century of Reflection and Direction, has provided in this short volume a full introduction to the thousand-page collection of magisterial teachings on primary and secondary Catholic education over the past hundred years.A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Kathleen Vincenz on her book Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa (March 17, 2024)Four-year-old Thérèse skipped to the garden to tell her papa she has learned to read her first word, Heaven. After a make-believe tea party, they head for a walk through the city of Lisieux to celebrate. Along the way, Thérèse and Papa meet many people and share their simple, joyous love for God and each other. When it begins to rain, they hurry home but not before Thérèse learns that God and Heaven are always near.Based on the stories St. Thérèse of Lisieux told about her many walks with her beloved papa, St. Louis Martin, in her autobiography, The Story of A Soul, Papa and the Little Queen brings to life St. Thérèse and her papa with much love and a bit of humor.A delightful story that illustrates the joy and faith exuded by St. Thérèse, Michelle Buckman, award-winning writer and editor.Good for independent readers or as a read-aloud for younger audiences.Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa: Vincenz, Kathleen, Vincenz, Daniel: 9780996757348: Amazon.com: BooksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Helena Signore on her book I AM: The Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Children (March 11, 2024)I AM was written because there was no resource specifically unwrapping the mystery of the Real Presence for children, which is a challenging topic for First Communion preparation. Presented in English and Spanish in a teasing question, prediction and answer format and illustrated with engaging watercolor and ink, I AM is designed to take the reader on an active journey of thinking and responding. It is packed with visual imagery of hidden surprises in nature and tied to biblical miracles of the burning bush of Moses, the divinity of Jesus, as well as the wedding at Cana and the multiplication of loaves and fishes. As the story progresses the narrator voice drops out and the child, who has been predicting answers, begins asking the questions, to which God answers, "I AM". This leads to a touching conclusion at the altar.https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/722555-i-amhttps://catholicschools4u.org/blog/teacher-feature-helena-signore-holy-trinity-schoolhttps://www.youtube.com/@helpimacatechist6482Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews John and Laura Ruberto on their book The Gulf of Mexico: A Rhyming Animal Adventure and their website The Hallowed Way (March 10, 2024)Young children will embark on a wildlife adventure in the Gulf of Mexico as seen ALL IN ONE DAY. Inspired by actual sightings from just one day on the water in sunny Southwest Florida, you will behold charming vibrant hand-drawn illustrations including a colorful sea star as the day dawns, a magnificent osprey clutching its prey, a frolicking dolphin, an alligator cruising by on the way home, and much more -- seventeen creatures in all.A vocabulary-rich treat to be read with Mom or Dad or for a young reader to enjoy on their own, simple rhymes with a refrain encourage even the littlest ones to chime in. The extensive glossary is a bonus. So much to be seen beneath the turquoise waves, in the sapphire sky and on the sandy shore in this debut book of the ALL IN ONE DAY series.The Gulf of Mexico: Ruberto, Laura, Ruberto, Laura: 9798989380909: Amazon.com: BooksThe Hallowed Way - The Hallowed Way

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Christopher Mahon on his upcoming book on the lives of Catholics as they are lived in our everyday worlds, bridging the secular and the sacred worlds.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Matthew Schmidt on his book The Last Tribune.They said we could destroy cities. War is long over. The United Tribes decide their ruler through a series of tournaments, simulating battles between their champions. Irenaeus is born with the necessary cybernetics to wear a power suit and thus is qualified to become a Tribune. But there are tens of thousands of others just like him, and only the best will ever reach the top. Irenaeus must survive a harsh military academy and strive to become a true predator to fulfill his duty to the Tribe. For the Final Battle is fought with real weapons. One Tribune will decide the new ruler of the world. The other will die.https://www.amazon.com/Last-Tribune-Dystopia-Novella-ebook/dp/B0BKQX24PC

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lynda Rozell on her book Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad: finding joy in everyday life. (March 7, 2024)Three years ago, Lynda Rozell sold her house, quit her job, and began living on the road full-time in an Airstream travel trailer that she tows with a RAM 1500 truck. This book chronicles Lynda's transformation from her previous life to that of a Tin Can Pilgrim, including her ongoing spiritual growth and the practical skills she has acquired to live in and tow her Airstream trailer. Lynda seeks to live out her Christian faith in her ordinary, everyday life as she travels around the country visiting campgrounds, RV resorts, parks, and religious sites. Through engaging stories, she invites others into the communities she has found on the road and shares the beauty of Creation and spiritual signposts that continue to lead her to radical trust in God.Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad: finding joy in everyday life: Rozell, Lynda, Bryhn, Torund, Willett, Richard, Fjæra, Hege Teresa: 9798985745801: Amazon.com: Books

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Devin Rose on his book Lionheart Catholic: How to Become a Saint in These Dark Times. (March 6, 2024)Sound familiar? - Are you stuck confessing the same sins again and again in Confession? Break through your spiritual plateau with this simple practice called mental prayer. Hardly any Catholics, even priests, know about it anymore, yet all the saints practiced it and overcame their habitual sins through it. And you can too. - Are you fearful that your children will leave the Catholic Faith when they grow up? Keep your children Catholic with this simple, everyday practice that speaks louder than words. - Do you long for your loved ones to become Catholic, or return to the Church? In Lionheart Catholic, I help Catholics who don't know the Faith that well lead their loved ones into the Church, following the powerful but simple ideas that St. Francis de Sales and St. Edmund Campion perfected 400 years ago. https://www.lionheartcatholic.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jennifer Gladden on her book Angel Donor: Olivia's Journey to Transplant (March 4, 2024)Olivia never asked to have a disease like Biliary Atresia. It made her liver sick and only a transplant will make her better. After waiting several months and close to losing hope, she gets the call she's been waiting for. The journey of her life is about to begin.Angel Donor: Olivia's Journey to Transplant: Gladen, Jennifer, Bell, Samantha: 9781735698748: Amazon.com: Books

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Ellen Kolb on her book Pro-Life Journeys: An anthology from Leaven for the Loaf, a Granite State pro-life blog (March 3, 2024)Since 2012, Ellen Kolb has been writing at leavenfortheloaf.com about the pro-life movement, with a focus on New Hampshire. Pro-Life Journeys is an anthology of posts from the blog's first decade, telling the stories of people working to defend human dignity and build a culture of life.Compiled in the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Pro-Life Journeys is not about current headlines. Instead, in a collection of essays spanning a decade, it's about people whose work is building a foundation for the future.From the State House in Concord, Ms. Kolb reports on legislative battles that carry lessons for activists everywhere. She interviews women who have found their way to pro-life work via unexpected paths. She travels to a regional conference to listen to a woman confronting terminal cancer who speaks out courageously against assisted suicide. While in the Nation's Capital for the March for Life, she hears from unconventional pro-life allies who defy stereotyping.The inspiring people described in Pro-Life Journeys reflect many facets of pro-life work. There are essays about New Hampshire activists as well as people who have made their mark nationally. Some of the activists share the author's Catholic faith, while others hold a firmly secular worldview. What they have in common is a commitment to peaceful pro-life action.Pro-Life Journeys: An anthology from Leaven for the Loaf, a Granite State pro-life blog - Kindle edition by Kolb, Ellen. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Wendy Forest on her forthcoming book Mary's Well (March 1, 2024)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Suzanne Cruz on her book Where the Trees of Freedom Are (February 29, 2024)Where did our freedom come from? Joshua learns that for centuries humans have met under trees to discuss ways they could become sovereign individuals and be the masters of their own lives. As a parent, you will love reading this historical account of how humans gained the freedoms they enjoy today. This book will both enlighten and delight both the reader and the listener.Products — Suzanne Cruz

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lisa Livezey on her book My Year with Mom: A Caregiver's Devotional Story (February 28, 2024)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Angela Joy Lano on her Ministry as a Self-Published Catholic Freelance Writer (February 28, 2024)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Rich Agnello on his books Going to Williamsport and Our Marian Pulpit: From a Lector’s Soul House (February 27, 2024)Going to WilliamsportWhat would you do if you were the 12-year-old new ace pitcher of a very small town baseball team, and you and your teammates went on in one magical year to represent your far western Oklahoma panhandle roots at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and you were much too embarrassed beyond mere words to see your own mother cheer you on in the bleachers as you take the big stage hundreds of miles away?This is Sooner's situation, and his story is Going to Williamsport, as he experiences his mom suffering through acute paranoid psychosis during the early years of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill in the Eisenhower administration. Without the option to "just put her away" anymore, the only child Sooner sees his own embarrassment and severe contempt for a Semper Fi father who will not deny his marriage vows, nor his unbelievable love for his own son.Going to Williamsport matters more than anything to Sooner, but definitely not at the expense of seeing "her" in those stands. In his own words, he takes as much as he possibly can, and then makes incredibly clear in the clearest of places that he alone, with his Cimarron Coyotes team is Going to Williamsport, without Dad and certainly without Mom.Amazon.com: Going to Williamsport: 9781643786537: Agnello, Rich: BooksOur Marian Pulpit: From A Lector’s Soul HouseHumans can be devoted to many things. For Catholics Christians in particular, devotion has special purpose and meaning, especially to Our Savior’s Mother.Too often for those in the Lector ministry, though, devotion is synonymous with dedication, as it merely applies to the skill or craft of performing a role in liturgy. Preparation and execution then become separate and apart from any prayer and purpose, and this demeans both God’s Word and the Liturgy of the Word building into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.Author Rich Agnello can certainly advocate from a craft view, applying 50 years nationally to this ministry, including eight at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., not to mention his Marquette University College of Communication academic training.Yet this is not Agnello’s focus, nor that of his book Our Marian Pulpit: From a Lector’s Soul House. Undoubtedly, mechanics are indeed important here, and the author’s detailed and desire-focused review of twelve Lector Elements, or LEs, are evidence of this. What is much more essential, however, is primary intention, or in the spiritual sphere, primary devotion. Agnello builds this devotion development in a manner similar to building a house, or to the individual Catholic Lector, their own soul house.For the author, the depth of our devotion to life as a time of salvation preparation is most essential. While we may think we fully know Christ and his Church through reading the Sacred Scriptures, the Catholic essential is that nobody knows Him quite like She does, both on earth and in heaven.Therefore, the Lector’s place to proclaim the Mass’ readings is Our Marian Pulpit. From this place, all Lay Ministers of the word see the Bible--and ultimately see Jesus--through Our Lady’s vision. Incredibly, from that vision born in us, most any spiritually devout Catholic can share their own testimony of faith effectively through their Lector ministry. This is identical to our relationship with the Lord: Lectors must own this responsibility and lead all of us to the Eucharist, just as Mary guides all of us to Jesus.Those who are new to this ministry will find Our Marian Pulpit: From a Lector’s Soul Housea tremendous foundation to use a prayer life of depth for a humble role of service. Moreover, experienced Lectors will discover a springboard for renewal in this book, as they take a profound Marian way from very good to profoundly better in both their personal and liturgical holiness.Our Marian Pulpit: From A Lector’s Soul House: Agnello, Rich: 9798874003326: Amazon.com: Books

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews John Aquaviva on his book Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching (February 23, 2024)Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching: How Theology of the Body and Other Church Teachings Can Transform your Life is the unique approach to the body image crisis that impacts many children. From a young age, our kids are under immense pressure from a variety of sources that can determine the value of their bodies. But God has something to say about this as well. Saint John Paul II’s wonderful teaching known as Theology of the Body is the book’s guiding force. Along with Scripture and the Church’s Sacraments, this book is an excellent parenting tool to guide your child so they see the worth of their bodies as designed by our Creator. In addition, this book discusses the numerous causes of a poor body image and includes chapters on how to instill fitness and sound nutrition into your family life.Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching: How Theology of the Body and Other Church Teachings Can Transform your Life by John Acquaviva | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Francis Etheredge on his book The Word in Your Heart: Mary, Youth, and Mental Health (February 21, 2024)Running away at 14. Attempting suicide. Pill prescriptions for almost every mental health condition: Marketing or medicine? The exponential rise of the medicalization of children. Personal experience. Conversion. Listening. Catechesis. Pilgrimage. The word of God. The Immaculate Conception. Our times and an antidote! In the lives of young people, the help of the word of God to uncover what is hidden (cf. Ps. 19: 12), and to heal it, seems completely underdeveloped. Discover what makes sense of who we are and where hope is to be found! And life! And love!https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/wordinyourheart/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Eugene Azorji on his book The Voices We Hear Daily (February 8, 2024)The Voices We Hear Daily is written as a simple narrative reflection on the four voices we hear every day–namely the voice of God, the voice of the world, the voice of self, and the voice of the Devil–our responses to which shape our human and spiritual formation. The Voices We Hear Daily | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Elsie Schwarz, Isaac Tenholder, Simon Sidorski, and Violet Alton on their book Jimmathy's Odyssey: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes (February 3, 2024)Jimmathy’s jackhammer is stolen by Rhino, and to get it back, he has to do a favor for a goblin. Join Jimmathy and his friends as they race around the world encountering languages and cultures in pursuit of their quest.Jimmathy’s Odyssey: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes | En Route Books and MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.