Lisa Hendey - popular writer, blogger, and podcaster - presents moms everywhere with a beautiful book written just for you!

With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires us to better balance our own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

In this, her first book, Lisa shares stories from her personal life as a wife and mother, as well as stories contributed by Catholic moms and families from around the country. Instead of focusing on single issues, she explores the whole woman: heart, mind, body and soul. As she leads us through each chapter we learn how to nurture relationships, how to efficiently balance our commitments while striving to become life-long learners, how to take care of our physical needs, and how to embrace the fullness of our Catholic faith.

Each chapter of The Handbook for Catholic Moms contains relevant scripture passages, Church doctrine, and quotes from the lives of the saints.  Noted Catholics such as Danielle Bean, Father James Martin, Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle and Phil Lenahan contribute their expertise and wisdom to make this a tremendous resource for Catholic mothers.  "Mom's Homework" reflections at the conclusion of every chapter help you apply the book's principles to your real world challenges as a Catholic Mom.

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256 pages, Softcover
$15.95

Read an excerpt from The Handbook for Catholic Moms.
Listen to our interview with Lisa Hendey on Catholic Spotlight.

WORDS OF PRAISE

"Every mom needs a few good tools in her belt, to help her handle life's challenges and The Handbook for Catholic Moms belongs on your short list of indispensable resources. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Does your friendship garden need cultivating? Could your parenting skills use a little remedial attention? This book offers sound advice to help you meet these and other challenges with confidence and grace."
-- Heidi Hess Saxton, author of My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories

"Lisa Hendey's CatholicMom.com website has long been a treasured internet gathering spot. The Handbook for Catholic Moms is a welcome extension of Lisa's wisdom and energy, enriched by the experiences of the community of women who have found community, support, and strength through CatholicMom.com."
-- Amy Welborn, author of Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.

"There is a saying: A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. For years, Lisa has been the candle that lights so many others. She also invites those with their own flame of faith to join with her so that more darkness is dispelled. This book is wonderful for Catholic moms (and others) to experience the Light burning inside as well as around Lisa Hendey. She is a gift to people of faith and journey."
-- Deacon Tom Fox, Columnist and Podcaster at deacontomonline.com

ABOUT LISA HENDEY

Lisa met her husband, Greg while they were both students at the University of Notre Dame. She went on to earn a Master's Degree from Vanderbilt University. She and her husband have been married 18 years and have two sons. Lisa worked for several years in the field of Human Resources before she decided to stay home to raise her family.

In 1999 she launched her website, CatholicMom.com. Her site is a great resource for information on Catholicism, Catholic parenting, and much more. In addition, she provides a great service to Catholic families through the children's activities she designs each week. The puzzles, worksheets, and coloring pages relate directly to the Sunday Liturgy of the Word.

In addition to her website, Lisa is also a freelance writer. You may have read some of her articles on Catholic Exchange, Catholic Online, or other Catholic sites.