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  We’re not going to leave you in suspense, this is, in fact, the last episode of the How-to Catholic Podcast. While we are definitely sad about this fact, it is time to retire the podcast and in this episode we tell you why.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep13: How-to Finale appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    In life it can be easy to just go through the motions and miss opportunities to truly live. But how do we live with purpose and intention when there are so many things we could, and possibly should be doing? On the podcast today host Lisa Cotter interviews Catholic speaker, blogger, and now author Kathryn Whitaker on how to make the most of the life we’ve been given. In this episode Kathryn shares 4 steps that anyone can take to begin living the life with intention so that ultimately they can live big, and love bigger.   SHOWNOTES Connect with Kathryn: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Get Live Big, Love Bigger!   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep12: How-to Intentional Living with Kathryn Whitaker appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Average is a word that accurately sums up most of our lives that are honestly filled with more ordinary moments than extraordinary ones. Yet, we often forget to enjoy and lean into the ordinary. So how do we make the most of the ordinary and find joy in the simple things? On today’s podcast host Lisa Cotter interviews her college friend, who is also one of her favorite people to follow on Instagram, Mary Ellen Arnold, aka @marybighair. Mary and Lisa talk about embracing the averageness of life by looking at three simple steps for enjoying the completely ordinary and utterly expected lives which make up most of our days.   SHOWNOTES Follow Mary on Instagram!   Liturgical Lowdown   Soap Clouds Fruit and Herb Blessing   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep11: How-to Average with Mary Arnold appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s time for the Q&A episode! You’ve got Qs and we’ve got As. Get ready to have some fun. On the podcast today hosts Kevin and Lisa answer questions about dating, marriage, ministry, parenting, prayer, Kevin’s favorite soccer podcast, advice for our teenage selves and more. Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep10: Q and A with Kevin and Lisa appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Here at How-to Catholic we are constantly telling you to be saints, yet we somehow we’ve never done an episode on the Saints… until now. So who are these halo wearing men and women of every time and place? What does it mean to have a devotion to them and why should we have one in the first place? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share 5 ways to bond with the Saints because if we want to be saints, they are the ones who can teach us how to do it. Along the way, they’ll share a prayer hack that will help you decrease distractions and they’ll invite you to be a part of next weeks special episode.   SHOWNOTES Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler The SaintCast Podcast by Dr. Camarada SaintsNameGenerator.com (Let a Saint pick you!)   Liturgical Lowdown July Feast Day Products (Books, Movies, Toys, Sacramentals…) Litany of St. Kateri Tekakwitha   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep9: How-to Saints appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Working with other people can be tough. Whether they be family members, coworkers, or fellow Catholics. BUT, what if there was a proven model that could help you identify the problem and find a better way forward? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share the world-renown Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way we disclose some of our own dysfunctions, tell you about the upcoming Feast of St. Benedict, and talk house blessings.   SHOWNOTES   The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Amazing Parish Website Register for the October conference in Anaheim, CA   Liturgical Lowdown July Feast Day Products (Books, Movies, Toys, Sacramentals…) My Catholic Family: St. Benedict (Stream it for free!)   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep8: How-to Dysfunction appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Have you ever gone to Mass and wished that you were able to get more out of the Liturgy? Have you ever walked out wishing you could have given more to God? On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa share 5 easy ways to help you not only give more but also receive more at Mass. Along the way they share why Kevin was hiding things at the Denver International Airport and give a wedding present hack that will ensure that your gift will not be returned.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com The post S5 Ep7: How-to Mass appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s possibly one of the greatest methods for evangelization and spiritual growth that Christianity has ever known and it’s so simple that almost anyone can do it, including you. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter talk about small groups and give you 5 steps for leading your own.   SHOWNOTES Small Group Programs we Love: ENDOW Walking with Purpose Bible Timeline   Hack Focus Equip App   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep6: How-to Small Group appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of June! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this episode, along with even more products related to this month’s Feast Days, on our How-to Catholic Favorites Amazon Page! (Yes, making a purchase there will help support the show!)   June’s Devotion: The Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer: TheSacredHeart.com Books The Story of the Sacred Heart Saint Margaret Mary and the Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus The Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary Pinterest Board: Jennifer Andrews Teaching the Devotion to Children: Catholic Inspired Craft: Perler Bead Pattern Food: Catholic Cuisine   The Pope’s Monthly Intention: The Mode of Life of Priests That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.   Season 2: Episode 6: How-to Ordinary Time   Feasts of Note: June 1st – St. Justin Martyr   June 11th – St. Barnabas   June 13th – St. Anthony of Padua (Memorial) Prayer: Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony Books Picture Books Saint Anthony of Padua: A Proclaimer of the Good News Saint Anthony of Padua Chapter Books Saint Anthony and the Christ Child Saint Anthony of Padua: Fire and Light Coloring Book: Saint Anthony of Padua Audio:  St. Anthony of Padua: Glory Stories St. Anthony of Padua: Truth to Inspire Series (on formed.org) Videos My Catholic Family: St. Anthony of Padua Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Anthony of Padua – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep25) Saint Anthony: The Miracle Worker of Padua   June 21st – St. Aloysius Gonzaga   June 22nd – Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More Video: A Man for All Seasons   June 24th – Nativity of John the Baptist (Solemnity) Video: Stories of Saints for Kids: John the Baptist – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep16)   June 26th – St. Josemaria Escriva   June 29th – Sts. Peter and Paul (Solemnity) Prayer: The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Books St. Paul the Apostle St. Peter the Apostle Adventures of St. Paul Video Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Peter – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep1-3) Stories of Saints for Kids: St. Paul – Free on Amazon Prime (S1 Ep19-21) Food: St. Paul Lunch (From my old mommy blog)   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase via a link, you’ll be helping to support the How-to Catholic Podcast! The post Liturgical Lowdown: June appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

    It’s time for the 4th and final installment of our discernment series! Today on the podcast Kevin interviews the incredible Fr. Josh Johnson on how to discern whether or not you might be called to the priesthood. On the episode, they discuss Fr. Josh’s vocation story and look at 3 steps for focusing on what matters most in the discernment process.   SHOWNOTES Connect with Fr. Josh! Instagram | Twitter | Ask Fr. Josh Podcast | Blessed and Broken (his book)   Hack Prayer for the enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home Sacred Heart of Jesus Image (The one we have in our house!) Immaculate Heart of Mary Image (The one we have in our house!)   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com The post S5 Ep5: How-to Discernment: Priesthood with Fr. Josh Johnson appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Consecrated virginity might be the most misunderstood vocation in the Catholic Church. It’s often mistaken for a call to the “single life,” but this vocation, which predates religious sisters and nuns, is actually quite the opposite. So what exactly is a consecrated virgin? On this episode, host Lisa Cotter interviews Andrea Politio, who is one of only a few hundred consecrated virgins in the United States. They talk about the ins and outs of Andrea’s unique vocation and Andrea shares some great tips for discerning whether or not you might be called to this special vocation too.   SHOWNOTES   Called to Consecrated Life (Andrea’s Letter on thecatholicwoman.co) Connect with Andrea: arpolito13[at]gmail[dot]com | Instagram   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep4: How-to Discernment: Consecrated Virginity with Andrea Polito appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s time for part 2 of our 4-part series on discernment. On this episode, Lisa interviews her friend, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers, who is a religious sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Sr. Mary Elizabeth shares her story of discernment and gives 5 tips for discerning religious life. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe God is calling me to religious life?” you won’t want to miss this episode!   SHOWNOTES Vita Consecrata (On the Consecrated Life and it’s Mission in the Church and in the World) Find out more about SOLT: Website | Volunteer and Mission Website | Instagram   Hack St. Louis de Montfort’s Consecration to Jesus through Mary   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep3: How-to Discernment: Religious Life with Sr. Mary Elizabeth Alberts, SOLT appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  One of the most frequently asked questions Kevin and Lisa receive is, “How do I discern my vocation?” This question makes sense because in a world that changes so often it can be difficult to pick one final state of life. So to help with your discernment dilemma, on today’s episode How-to Catholic is starting a four-part series on vocational discernment, beginning with marriage.   SHOWNOTES CCC on Marriage Vatican documents on Marriage Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen How-to Online Dating with Jill Rippee   Hack Pray More Novenas   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep2: How-to Discernment: Marriage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Our culture constantly offers us different approaches to happiness, but it typically fails to offer us the one way to happiness that has worked for thousands of years. What is this method and how can we concretely work towards happiness? It’s all about virtue. On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter share what virtue is, the different types of virtues, and how to grow deeper in virtue. And along the way, they’ll share a hack on how to get last rites in an emergency situation. Get excited, season 5 is here!   SHOWNOTES The Catechism on Virtue (CCC 1803-1845) Virtue Tree!!   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S5 Ep1: How-to Virtue appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of May! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this episode, along with even more products related to this month’s Feast Days, on our How-to Catholic Favorites Amazon Page! (Yes, making a purchase there will help support the show!)     May’s Devotion: The Blessed Virgin Mary Prayer Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen in Latin) The Memorare Regina Caeli Books Take it to the Queen Mary My Mother Just Like Mary Mary, the Mother of Jesus Hail Mary Walking with Mary Papal Documents Mense Maio Redemptoris Mater Movies Stories of Saints for Kids: Mary Craft: Garden Stepping Stone Kit for a Marian Garden May Crowing Examples with food and crafts Catholic Inspired Waltzing Matilda Shower of Roses Cottage Blessings   The Pope’s Monthly Intention: The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity: That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent. Follow Obianuju Ekeocha on Twitter   Season 1: Episode 20: How-to Easter   Feasts of Note: May 1st – St. Joseph the Worker (Optional Memorial) Prayer: Novena to St. Joseph Books Good Saint Joseph St. Joseph’s Story Audio Story: St. Joseph: Glory Stories Videos My Catholic Family: St. Joseph Stories of Saints for kids: St. Joseph – Free on Amazon Prime Food: Pappardelle de San Giuseppe Game: St. Joseph Memory Match – Free printable from Shower of Roses Lapbook: Free from Shower of Roses   May 2nd – St. Athanasius (Memorial) May 3rd – Sts. Philip and James (Feast)   May 13th – Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial) Prayer: The Fatima Prayer of Reparation Books Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions The Children of Fatima Our Lady Came to Fatima Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima Our Lady’s Message to the Three Shepherd Children and the World Our Lady of Fatima (Coloring Book) Our Lady of Fatima (Coloring and Activity Book) Our Lady of Fatima (Graphic Novel) Audio Secrets from Heaven: The Children of Fatima (Glory Stories) Our Lady of Fatima (Truth to Inspire) Movies The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952) The 13th Day (2009) The Day the Sun Danced Craft: Miracle of the Sun Spinner   May 13th – Bl. Imelda Lambertini (Optional Memorial) Prayer: Prayer to Bl. Imelda Books Patron Saint of First Communicants: Blessed Imelda Lambertini Blessed Imelda Lambertini (Coloring Book) Audio Blessed Imelda Lambertini (Glory Stories) Food: Pasta Bolognese (catholicfoodie.com)   May 14th – St. Matthias (Feast) May 15th – St. Isidore the Farmer (USA) (Optional Memorial)   May 26th – St. Philip Neri (Memorial) Movie: St. Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven   May 22nd – St. Rita (Optional Memorial) Prayer Daily Prayer to St. Rita Chaplet of St. Rita Chaplet for purchase Movies Saint Rita St. Rita of Cascia (My Catholic Family) Food: Empanadas de Santa Rita   May 30th – St. Joan of Arc (Optional Memorial) Prayer: Litany, novena, etc. Books Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Joan of Arc: Quest for Peace (Graphic Novel) St. Joan: The Girl Soldier (Chapter Book) Audio: St. Joan of Arc (Glory Stories) Movies The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928 Silent Film) Joan of Arc (2001) Joan of Arc (Animated Hero Classics – watch for free)   May 31st –  The Visitation (Feast) Youtube: Visitation (National Gallery, London)   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase via a link, you’ll be helping to support the How-to Catholic Podcast! The post Liturgical Lowdown: May appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of April! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   You can find the books, movies, and items we recommended on this episode, along with even more products related to this month’s Feast Days, on our How-to Catholic Favorites Amazon Page! (Yes, making a purchase there will help support the show!)   March’s Devotion: The Holy Spirit (also The Eucharist) Prayer Chaplet of the Holy Spirit The Litany of the Holy Ghost Come Holy Spirit Encyclicals Dominum et Vivificantem (On the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church and the World) Divinum Illud Munus by Pope Leo XIII Books Breath of God In the School of the Holy Spirit Video: The Wild Goose (It’s also on fromed.org) Crafts 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Oriental Trading Company) Or make your own following these instructions from Catholic Icing Holy Spirit Sun Catcher Food: Lots of ideas at Catholic Cuisine!   The Pope’s Monthly Intention: Doctors and their Collaborators in War-Torn Areas: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war-torn areas, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. Archdiocese for the Military Services USA   Season 1: Episode 19: How-to Holy Week Season 1: Episode 20: How-to Easter   Feasts of Note:   April 4th – St. Isidore of Seville (Optional Memorial)   April 7th – St. John Baptist de la Salle   April 16th – St. Bernadette (Here are the ideas from The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes from the February Liturgical Lowdown) Prayer: Pope St. John Paul II’s prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes Books Bernadette: The Little Girl from Lourdes St. Bernadette: The Miracle of Lourdes Bernadette: Our Lady’s Little Servant Audio St. Bernadette of Lourdes (Truth to Inspire Series) Movies Song of Bernadette Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes Food: Edible Grottos Craft: Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Making Kit   April 23rd: St. George (Optional Memorial) Prayer: Prayer to St. George Books St. George and the Dragon Saint George and the Dragon   April 25th – St. Mark the Evangelist Prayer: Prayer to St. Mark Against Heresies (St. Irenaeus’ explanation of the gospel symbols)   April 26th – Our Lady of Good Counsel (Optional Memorial)   April 28th – St. Gianna Molla, St. Louis De Montfort, and St. Peter Chanel   April 29th – St. Catherine of Sienna (Memorial) Prayer: Novena to St. Catherine of Siena Books Saint Catherin of Siena: The Story of the Girl who saw Saints in the Sky The Dialogue of St. Catherin of Siena Catherine of Siena: Passion for the Truth – Compassion for Humanity Movie: St. Catherine of Siena (My Catholic Family) Food: Panforte Activity: Rick Steve’s on Siena   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase via a link, you’ll be helping to support the How-to Catholic Podcast!   The post Liturgical Lowdown: April appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Pilgrimages are a pretty cool idea, but most people need a few more details. Where should you go? How should you get there? What do you need to know to turn these holy opportunities into a reality? On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter tackle part two of a two-part series on pilgrimages. They’ll share with you pilgrimage sites from around the world and your own backyard. Plus, they’ll give you practical how-to tips to make your trip a success and share a Catholic hack to help you focus while praying.   SHOWNOTES Pilgrimage Sites to Consider: The Holy Land Rome/Vatican Camino de Santiago Mont Saint Michel Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal) Our Lady of Lourdes (France) Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico) Our Lady of Knock (Ireland) Our Lady of Good Help (Wisconsin, USA) Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda) Our Lady of Akita (Japan) Saint tour in Poland (JP II, Faustina, Maxamillion Kolbe) Saint tour in France (John Vianney, Joan of Arc, Therese of Lisieux) Saint tour in Italy (Padre Pio, Gianna Molla, Pier Giorgio Frassati) Call your local Diocese and ask what pilgrimage sites are close by! Tour Groups to consider: Dr. Edward Sri Jeff Cavins Chris Stefanick Matthew Kelly Tour guide in Italy if you travel on your own: Mountain Butorac Our go-to for traveling on your own: Rick Steves Chase Saphire Preferred Credit Card (The bonus gets you very close to a free round trip ticket to Europe.) The Points Guy (How to use points to get free flights and hotels) Brian McAdam (Our personal friend who’s taught us how to travel big on the cheap) Finally, here’s the episode from when we had Brian on the podcast.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S4 Ep20: How-to Pilgrimage: Part 2 appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Spiritual travel has always been a part of the Catholic faith in the form of a pilgrimage, but what is a pilgrimage anyways? Is it just a Catholic vacation? What’s the significance behind this incredible tradition? In the first part of this two-part series on pilgrimages, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter will tell you the why behind the Catholic practice of pilgrimages. Along the way, they’ll share a Catholic hack about relics and how you can practically begin to plan your own pilgrimage.   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S4 Ep19: How-to Pilgrimage appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of March! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.   SHOWNOTES   March’s Devotion: St. Joseph S3 Ep16: How-to St. Joseph Prayer St. Joseph Novena (written) St. Joseph Novena (audio from the Pray more Novenas podcast) Book: The Month of St. Joseph Audio: St. Joseph (Glory Stories) Movie: My Catholic Family: St. Joseph Activity: Lapbook and Memory Match game   The Pope’s Monthly Intention: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.   How-to Lent (on resolution making) CatholicFamilyCrate.com (Use the code to get 20% off your first crate!)   Feasts of Note: March 3rd – St. Katharine Drexel (Optional Memorial) Prayer: Prayer to St. Katharine Books: St. Katharine Drexel: Friend of the Oppressed Audio Story: St. Katharine Drexel (Glory Stories) Activities: Coloring pages: drawn2bcreative.com Worksheets: reallifeathome.com   March 7th – Sts. Felicity and Perpetua (Memorial) More on their story can be found here.   March 8th – John of God (Optional Memorial)   March 9th – Frances of Rome (Optional Memorial)   March 17th – St. Patrick (Optional Memorial in US, Solemnity in Ireland and Australia) Prayer: St. Patrick’s Breastplate Books Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland Patrick: Saint of Ireland Saint Patrick’s Day in the Morning The St. Patrick’s Day Shillelagh Audio: The Trials of St. Patrick (Augustine Studios) Movies Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Island (CCC) St. Patrick: The Irish Legend Music: Celtic Spring Lapbook: Currclick   March 18th – Cyril of Jerusalem (Optional Memorial)   March 19th – St. Joseph (Solemnity) Prayer: Altar Blessing Book: Song of the Swallows Activity: St. Joseph’s Altar (from my old mommy blog) Decor: St. Joseph’s Day decorations   March 23th – Turibio de Mogrovejo (Optional Memorial)   March 25th – Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity) Art Appreciation Videos Fra Angelico’s The Annunciation Fra Angelico’s Life of the Virgin Don’t forget to eat waffles!   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post Liturgical Lowdown: March appeared first on Lisa Cotter.

  It’s no secret that Kevin and Lisa recently had a baby and after going through this experience of transition for the 4th time they’ve continued to learn more and more about how to care for a newborn and themselves. On today’s podcast, the Cotters share with you 4 dos for life with a newborn. Along the way, they also share the birth story of baby Isaac and a hack for getting customized Catholic art that you can’t even find on Etsy.   SHOWNOTES CCC 1250: The sheer gratuitousness of the grace of salvation is particularly manifest in infant Baptism. The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer Baptism shortly after birth.   Hack Check out Emily Runyan’s artwork on Instagram!   Connect with us! Kevin: Twitter | Instagram Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com   The post S4 Ep18: How-to Newborn appeared first on Lisa Cotter.