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FREE BOOKS! Ten Amazing Days of Advent Giveaways!

By Lisa Mladinich

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Winners are announced at our Facebook Fan Page! Please stop by and “like” the page for updates! Winners are also notified privately by email. We’ve also had a late-breaking donation from Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle of three of her books published by Our Sunday Visitor. Donna-Marie will be guest-posting soon! Thank you so much, Donna-Marie! We’ll be giving her books away on December 15th. After the giveaway wraps up on the 15th, I’ll post all the winners at once.

Greetings, Dear Friends in Christ!

To thank our loyal readers and new fans, and help you celebrate with anticipation and joy the holy and beautiful season of Advent, we will be giving away FREE BOOKS!

Win a FREE BOOK in one of our daily random drawings from December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day!) through December 15th!

Enter to win by leaving a comment at ANY OF OUR COLUMNS, ANY TIME from NOW until December 15th!

All comments dated from December 1st on will be eligible until the last prize is given away on the 15th.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD by using some of our social sharing options! And do subscribe to the site for updates.

Here are some of the great resources that we’ll be mailing to our winners in plenty of time for Christmas:

Two books by Lisa Hendey, best-selling author and owner of CatholicMom.com:
“A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul” and*

“The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul”

Sarah Reinhard’s “Welcome Baby Jesus”!

See Ellen Gable Hrkach’s review and my review!

This lovely volume is sure to enchant readers of all ages.

Four books by Ellen Gable, award-winning Catholic novelist and AC columnist:
“Emily’s Hope,” “In Name Only,” “Stealing Jenny,” “Come My Beloved” (Read my RAVE review of “In Name Only”)

Plus Kindle editions!

But WAIT! There’s MORE!

One each of Mary Lou Rosien’s books:

“Catholic Family Boot Camp,” and

“Managing Stress with the Help of Your Catholic Faith”

PLUS:

Three copies of Alexander J. Basile’s, “A Christmas with Christ: Finding Joy Each December”

One copy each of Cay Gibson’s three books, “A Picture Perfect Childhood,” “Christmas Mosaic,” and “Catholic Mosaic”

*Two copies of Leticia Velasquez’s extraordinary collection, “A Special Mother is Born”

One copy of Michele Elena Bondi’s “God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit” (donated by Christine Capolino)

Three sets of both my catechetical booklets, “Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children,” and “Be an Amazing Catechist: Sacramental Prep”

* (Two of these books were donated by Mary Ellen Barrett)

So leave a comment at one of our columns between December 1st and December 15th and enter to win!

A very blessed and happy Advent to you!

In Christ through Mary,

Lisa

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About Lisa Mladinich

Lisa Mladinich is a life coach dedicated to helping Catholic women break through obstacles and fulfill their dreams, in order to live powerful lives for God's greater glory. She is a best-selling author, speaker, and retreat leader, and the host of WOMAN: Strong Faith, True Beauty (Shalom World TV). She is also the host of two free online conferences for Catholic homeschooling families—REFRESH Virtual Midwinter Conference and INSPIRE Virtual Summer Conference, both sponsored by Homeschool Connections Online, where she is an instructor. She teaches writing, leadership, study skills, and powerful courses for teen and tween girls about the Church’s liberating understanding of authentic beauty and femininity. Lisa is very excited to be the host of a new podcast debuting in August 2019, called Homeschooling Saints, also sponsored by Homeschool Connections.

Lisa is a popular speaker on catechetical topics and women's spirituality whose dynamic presentations are seen around the country at parishes, regional events, and conferences. She has been a frequent guest on Catholic TV, radio, and podcasts, and is a regular contributor to Relevant Radio's Morning Air with John Harper and Glen Leverenz. Her catechetical booklets, "Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children," and "Be an Amazing Catechist: Sacramental Preparation," are available from Our Sunday Visitor (in English and Spanish). Her best-selling, award-winning book, "True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of life" is available from Servant Books/Franciscan Media. Her new book of prayers for Catholic teachers, catechists, and homeschooling families is called "Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days," from Liguori Publications. Lisa Mladinich is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. For more information, visit: http://www.cmgbooking.com/catholic-speakers/lisa-mladinich or email lisa@mladinich.com.

Comments

  1. Lisa Hendey says

    December 2, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Lisa, thanks for featuring my books this week! I’m thrilled to be in such great company — would love to enter the contest in the hopes of winning anyone’s book but my own! Thanks again and congratulations on the beautiful work being done here at Amazing Catechists!

  2. Maureen says

    December 2, 2011 at 8:53 am

    What a gift! Thanks for the opportunity to win… Merry Christmas!

  3. William O'Leary says

    December 2, 2011 at 9:31 am

    This is exciting!

  4. Christine says

    December 2, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Great website and wonderful books. Thanks for your gift of the puppet shows. I just started using them for my first graders this year, and they are a huge hit!

    • Lisa Mladinich says

      December 2, 2011 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Christine! That makes me very happy. Please let us know how we can be of continued help to you in your work for Jesus. And share some of your tips and treasures at Reader Submissions. Sometimes the simplest thing is just what another catechist needs to hear.

  5. Camille Ng says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas to you Lisa!

  6. Trista says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Woohoo, this is so exciting! Way to go Mr. Basile!

  7. RELTeacher says

    December 2, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    These materials are a great support for teachers. Thanks!

  8. Ashley says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    There are contests that people win and weeks later forget about. This is a contest with an amazing prize that can be enjoyed for a lifetime! God Bless & Best wishes to all!

  9. Cindy G says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Great idea!

  10. Danielle says

    December 2, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these great resources!

  11. Melanie says

    December 2, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Just found your site through Lisa Hendey and so excited to be following you on FB to keep up on what’s going on here. I am teaching 6th grade this year and loving it! The giveaways sound fun!

  12. Nikki says

    December 3, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of fabulous books. They all look fantastic. These books will help anyone grow in their faith!

  13. Angie W. says

    December 3, 2011 at 8:55 am

    WOW! What an amazing opportunity to win such beautiful books!! Thanks so much. Blessings for a peaceful Advent.

  14. karen says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Great site; thanks!

  15. Laura says

    December 3, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win such great resources! Have a Blessed Advent season!

  16. Sarah says

    December 3, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    What a collection! Just from the titles and authors I can tell this is a great site! I’ve added you to my bookmarks!

  17. Erin says

    December 3, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! Happy Advent!

  18. Marilyn says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I have never heard of this before. Thank you CatholicMom.com for leading the way. Blessed Christmas to all!

  19. Christine Hebert says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I would love to win one of these books! Please enter me.

  20. debbie says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    awesome giveaway! Thanks so much! Wishing you a Blessed Christmas!

  21. Lora says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Found your site through Catholicmom.com! Thanks for the opportunity to win, God Bless 🙂

  22. Brian K Kravec says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:01 am

    Thanks so much! Another great adventure through CatholicMom!

  23. Deborah D says

    December 4, 2011 at 5:43 am

    I am so grateful for the opportunity to enter. Advent is a season of preparation and although I have been a catechist for years, this is my first time teaching a Sacremental Prep class to 8 wonderful young ladies. These books will definitely be a great addition as I prepare them to receive God’s gifts! Thank you for sharing!

  24. Cecilia Doman says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Thanks for the great books.
    I am new to you site and love what you offer.

  25. Sue Kenney says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I just found your web site and loved all the resources. Thanks so much!

  26. Sue Kenney says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I just found your website and loved all your resources. Thanks so much.

  27. Joy says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Found you through catholicmom.com, and I’m glad I did! Thanks for the chance to win such great books. I’m putting many of them on my Christmas wish list! 🙂

  28. Catherine says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:49 am

    I recently found your site through Marc and have been inspired by all the articles and comments. Thanks for the opportunity to win these great resources.

  29. Barb Dobner says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:38 am

    What a wonderful way to start off the beautiful season of Advent! Thank you for offering such great resources to your followers! Have a blessed Advent and thanks for all the great tips you give to us so we can be the best catechists ever!

  30. Cpelletier says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Love the website! ADvent Blessings!

  31. Sharon Priester says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I just finished reading the articles in the RCIA area. Very good. I will be passing them on to RCIA leaders in the Bloomington and Pontiac vicariates. Thank you very much

    Advent Blessings.

  32. Kathy says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Love this site! It gives me a spiritual focus in my work! Thank you for the opportunity to receive a book during Advent:)

  33. Suzette says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I am a volunteer PCL and love sharing great sites like this with my catechists – thanks!

  34. Maria L says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    What a wonderful ideal! These books sound marvelous. Good luck to everyone & God Bless.

  35. emily klinker says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    These look like great books! I can’t wait to check them out both for me personally and for my position in my parish!

  36. Christine C. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Thank you for this opportunity!

  37. Vikki says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    I would love the opportunity to win new books as I am always looking for new resources to use with my Level 1 CCD class.

  38. Sara says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Awesome giveaway — thanks for the opportunity to win!!

  39. Paula says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Amazing opportunity! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

  40. Jenifer says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:40 am

    What a wondeful giveaway! I’d love to win something. Have a blessed Advent!

  41. JoAnna says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Great books for giveaway – I’m in!

  42. Laurie M says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Happy Advent! I’ve come from searching out “Catholic writer” books by Ellen Gable Hrkach and her post about this contest. I’d also love the Book about Saints!
    Thanks for the contest!!!

  43. Heather says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    I would love a chance to win! Thanks!

  44. MICHELLE LOPEZ says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity! Merry Christmas & God Bless!

  45. Sharon B. says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    So many great books, and I’ve even read a couple of them 🙂 I’ll be watching my email to see if I’ve won something… 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!!!

  46. Lisa M says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Love the AC’s new digs, Lisa – congrats! Happy Feast Day. Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂 Keep up the great work for the Kingdom!

  47. michelle reitemeyer says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Thank you! Sign me up!

  48. Joy says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Great contest, wonderful books!!
    Thank you!

  49. Megan says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Great contest. Thanks!

  50. Joe Sales says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    What a great way to encourage people in their faith by offering exciting contests like this.

  51. Colette says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    I love “Be an amazing catechist!”
    Thanks for the opportunity to win some great books!!!!
    Merry CHRISTmas!

  52. valerie says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks! Great reading lists here, even if I don’t win!

  53. Lisa Seeber says

    December 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I’d love to read some of these books!

  54. Stacy says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Talk about an early Christmas present!!! Or better yet, yes, an advent present :).

  55. Donna Volkenannt says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Hi Lisa,
    I just discovered your site through Catholic Writers. All the books sound amazing. What a wonderful way to spread our Catholic faith.

  56. Lora Loretta says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Thank you for the information about these excellent books.

  57. Lorna says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Any of these books would be a wonderful gift!

  58. Michelle says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    What a true blessing! I am always wondering how to do things at home with my kids. And explaining our beliefs, rituals, and traditions can become a real challenge. Thank you!

  59. Liz Selden says

    December 11, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Great way to celebrate our anticipation of the coming of the Lord! <3

  60. Cay Gibson says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Such a “amazing” opportunity for catechists and parents to win some wonderful books. Congratulations to Janet, Danielle, and Christine for winning copies of my 3 books. Hope you enjoy them this new liturgical year. 🙂

  61. mm says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    cool, thanks for the giveaway!

  62. Lisa says

    December 11, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Thank you for your generosity is sharing these books!

  63. Amy Smith says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Excited for the chance to win one of these amazing books! Thank you for this opportunity and your wonderful website.

  64. Noreen says

    December 13, 2011 at 6:42 am

    I found your website through a recommendation from Colleen of Thoughts on Grace Blog. Thank you for the chance of winning one of these great books. I love it when people who have been blessed with writing abilities share that gift with others! Thank you and may your Advent Season be filled with graces and blessings!

  65. Malena says

    December 14, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity of getting one of this books that are so good for our spiritual growth. I’m a homeschooling mother of three and look forward to read all of them in my scarce time! 🙂

  66. Judy Dudich says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win such wonderful books! (I know which one I am secretly hoping to win as it is on my wish list!) God bless you in these final weeks of Advent! I am going to “like” your FB page to get the updates on this great contest! (I wish I’d known about it earlier…I would have offered my new book as a prize!)

  67. Christi Kortuem says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Wow! Hope I win! God’s blessings be upon you!

  68. Lisa Mladinich says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    I just have to post and thank you all so much for entering our giveaway. It’s been an exciting week, and I’m so pleased to “meet” you all. Welcome to Amazing Catechists, and thanks for “like”ing us on Facebook. Please do SUBSCRIBE to the site, as well, for updates on future events and giveaways! A very blessed and peaceful Advent and a very, very Merry Christmas to you all!

    One more day of giveaways! Dec. 15 we’re giving away 3 of Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s books! Stay tuned!

  69. Seana says

    December 15, 2011 at 5:33 am

    Any of those books would be a real treat! God bless!

  70. Wendy says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Happy Advent and Mary-Christ-Mass to all!

  71. Cindy Deschaine says

    December 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Thank you for a chance to win such wonderful books.

  72. Ginette Tellado says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Lisa, this is a great idea! I love all the articles in this website, what a great idea to gather all the works of wonderful Catholic Writers in one location. You are a great inspiration, thank you for all the gifts and graces that fill this website.

    Sincerely and God Bless,
    Ginette

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