MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS  |  PART ONE

• Sr. Josephine Garrett, Catholic convert, religious sister and licensed counselor, talks about life in the convent and navigating a relationship with Mary when your own relationship with your mother is wounded.
• Matt Maher shares his song, "Always Carry You," a duet with Grammy award winner, Amy Grant

MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS  |  PART TWO

• Fr. Rob Galea has a new online course, Knowing Mary, and he and I chat about "the Mary thing" and why she gets so much press in the church.
• I share various practical resources in music, online and books that may help you deepen your relationship with the Blessed Mother.
• Pilgrimage to France with me in October 2021
• Daily rosary on Instagram/YouTube with @manyhailmarysatatime
• Dailey rosary on Instagram with @dcnryan
• Mater Eucharistae album by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
• Divine Mercy Chaplet, sung by Fr. Rob
• #Blessed Mother: How to Follow, Share and Defend Mary in the World of Social Media by Tommy Tighe
• Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn
• 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley

MARY: WHY SHE MATTERS  |  PART THREE

• Visiting consecrations and deepening a relationship with author of 33 Days to Morning Glory, Fr. Michael Gaitley
• Fr. Edward Looney and I visit about Marian apparations, particularly the only US-approved on in Wisconsin.

MONDAY  |  DECEMBER 7, 2020

• Rachel Bulman, author of Becoming Wife (due out early 2022), shares how being a wife impacts the church.
• Thomas Peters, spinal cord injury survivor, and his wife Natalie describe how to endure difficult seasons in marriage.
• The Abiding Together podcast episode shares advice about healing and restoring broken marriages with Dr. Bob Schuchts.
• Find St. Nicholas cookie cutters and Catholic-themed pencils from Catholic Curio.
• Rethinking gift giving and our "three gifts" tradition of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

TUESDAY  |  DECEMBER 8, 2020

• Bro. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., chats about the intersection of science and faith, the "Christmas Star," zodiac signs and horoscopes.
• For the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, find beautifully styled Marian items from Be A Heart, Providential Co. and Pax Beloved
• Looking for a way to pray the rosary that isn't intimidating? Join @manyhailmarysatatime on Instagram each morning at 6:45am CST.

WEDNESDAY  |  DECEMBER 9, 2020

• Watch the Social Dilemma on Netflix.
• Katie Linendoll chats women in technology and shares useful gadgets for the holidays.
• Serve up some joy with this father-daughter dancing duo.
• Carlos Whittaker, a self-proclaimed "hope dealer," explains how he is able to have hard conversations with fruitful outcomes and his new book Enter Wild.
• Enjoy this parent prayer.
• Spotify list: dishwashing prayer list (Christian music) and the country version!

THURSDAY  |  DECEMBER 10, 2020

• Former professional soccer player and league MVP, Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck shares how soccer and his love of the game ultimately led him to serve the church as a Catholic priest.
• Texas A&M midnight yell practice, explained.
• 31-year veteran of the CIA and current professor at the Bush School of Government talks about the moral dilemmas of spying in his books Fair Play and To Catch a Spy.

FRIDAY  |  DECEMBER 11, 2020

• What does it mean to be homeless during the holidays and how can you serve people on the fringes? Ask Alan Graham and Mobile Loaves and Fishes.
• Bishop Bill Wack, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, chats living out your vocation joyfully, and with authenticity.
• Need a laugh? Enjoy the packaging guy videos.
• Does your family need prayers? Feel free to send us your Christmas card and we'll add you to our evening dinner prayers: Kathryn Whitaker, P.O. Box 3091, Cedar Park, TX 78630
• Enjoy our favorite family cookbooks: Real Food Slow Cooker, Super Simple and any Southern Living one! And, here's our favorite family recipe, Chicken Alla Panna.

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