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About Lisa Mladinich

Lisa Mladinich, PCC, believes that living boldly in the love of Christ makes every day an amazing adventure. As a trainer of Catholic coaches, Lisa serves on the faculty of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She is thrilled to be a Gallup-Certified Professional Strengths Coach and a professional Life Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation. She is dedicated to helping clients discover and live powerfully into their natural talents, for God’s glory and their lasting joy. She coaches privately with individuals, ministry and business leaders, dating and married couples, and leads mastermind groups for Catholic creatives and those seeking to accelerate their growth through an awareness of natural talent. She recently produced a 12-part internet-TV program called, “Wonderfully Made: Your Talent. God’s Purpose,” which you can enjoy here: shorturl.at/ahITV
Lisa is a veteran speaker and webinar instructor, with courses for teen and tween girls about authentic beauty and femininity, experienced through the liberating lens of the Catholic faith (live or recorded at HomeschoolConnections.com.) She is a best-selling author and host of the Homeschooling Saints Podcast, dedicated to supporting the rapidly growing homeschooling community. Lisa is passionate about marriage, family life, promoting the Sacraments and the Holy Rosary, and teaching on the RCIA team at St. Patrick’s Church in Huntington, NY. Contact: lisa@wonderfullymade139.com.

Examination of Conscience for Kids

By Lisa Mladinich

freekidLike us adults, in order for children to experience the freedom only found in Jesus Christ, they need the sacrament of Reconciliation. But they need our help to prepare for this precious, soul-cleansing meeting with their loving Lord.

I received this superb Examination of Conscience for kids from a colleague–educator and popular speaker Barbara Falk.

There are many excellent children’s resources available online, but I thought this one was particularly good for use with young children. Barbara holds the copyright–so please do not sell it–but she gave me permission to share it widely for everyone’s use.

Here it is!

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILDREN

1.    I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL NOT HAVE OTHER GODS BESIDE ME.
–    Do I speak ( PRAY ) to God every day? :  when I wake up, before meals, before going to sleep.
–    As  soon as I wake up, do I give ( OFFER  ) Him my school work and all my day?
–    Do I remember to THANK God for the good things I have done or received?
–    Do I put my trust in good luck charms, palm reading and superstitions, rather than God alone?

2.    YOU SHALL NOT USE GOD’S NAME IN VAIN.
–    Have I used the words “God” or “Jesus” in anger or with lack of respect?
–    Have I used ugly words or language?
–    Have I wished evil on another?

3.    REMEMBER TO KEEP GOD’S DAY HOLY.
–    Do I go to Mass on Sunday unless I had a good reason ?  (lack of transportation, sickness)
–    Do I do all I can to make Sunday a day of rest and joy for my family?
–    Do I pay attention to Mass, or do I tease or distract others by talking or playing?
–    Do I arrive late at Mass or leave early?

4.    HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.
–    Do I respect and obey my parents?
–    Have I treated them badly by word or deed?
–    Am I willing to help round the house or must I be nagged a hundred times?
–    Do I try to get along with my brothers and sisters? Am I a tattletale or bully?
–    Do I try to give good example, especially to younger siblings?
–    Do I respect others in authority: baby-sitters, old people, teachers, priests, nuns?

5.    YOU SHALL NOT KILL.
–    Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies?
–    Do I say mean things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings?
–    Am I willing to play with everyone? Have I stopped speaking to anyone?
–    Do I encourage others to do bad things?
–    Do I take care of my health such as eating the right food and taking care of the body God has given me?
–    Are there kids I will not play with or be mean to because they look different?

6.    YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
–    Do I treat my body and other people’s bodies with respect and purity?
–    Do I look at television shows, movies, or pictures that are bad and hurt my soul and mind?
–    Am I modest in the clothes I wear and in my speech, remembering that I truly am a daughter/son of God?

7.    YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.
–    Have I taken things that were not mine from a store or another person?
–    Have I broken or misused another person’s property on purpose?
–    Do I return things that I borrow? In good condition?

8.    YOU SHALL NOT LIE (YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR).
–    Do I tell the truth? Do I say things about other people that are not true?
–    Did I cheat in class or in a game?
–    Do I tell lies to make myself look good?
–    Do I tell lies to protect myself from being punished?
–    Do I tell lies to make another person look bad or get them in trouble?
–    Am I a tattletale?

9.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WIFE.
–    Do I get mad when I have to share my friends?
–    Am I jealous of my siblings and do I want my parent’s attention for myself constantly?
–    Am I willing to share my things and my time with others?

10.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GOODS.
–    Am I thankful to God and my parents for what they have given me?
–    Do I share the things I have with my family, friends and poor people?
–    Am I jealous or envious of the things others have?
–    Am I jealous or envious of the abilities others have?

THE ACT OF CONTRITION
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you.  I detest all my sins
because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God,
who are all good and deserving of all my love.  I firmly resolve with the help of your grace,
to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.  Amen.

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The Rosary in Kid Speak

By Lisa Mladinich

Enjoy my interview with dynamic author, speaker, and educator, TJ Burdick, about his exciting new resource, The Rosary in Kid Speak.

What sparked the idea to write this book?

Every night, my family and I pray a decade of the Rosary together. When our youngest was born, we had four children, five years old and younger, which made the Rosary praying process a bit difficult. They’d get into the rhythm of the repetition of the prayers, but we never focused on the true beauty of Our Lady’s prayer- the mysteries. So, I started looking up images of Sacred Art to help my kids visualize the mysteries since they couldn’t read yet. Now, two years later, the oldest are reading, so it made since to accompany the images with easy-to-understand words that would explain the depth of each mystery to them. That’s how The Rosary in Kid Speak was born.

What’s inside?

Each Mystery includes a piece of Sacred Art and a kid-friendly description in words of each mystery. The images give children a focal point that allows them to place themselves in the scene with Jesus and Mary through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. The words then narrate what’s going on so as to give them a more complete experience while they contemplate the lives of Our Lord and Our Lady. On top of that, the book also includes sections on how to pray the Rosary, a Rosary schedule that tells you which days to pray which mysteries, and several more tips and tricks to help families pray the Rosary together.

Who would benefit most from this book?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls the Rosary “the epitome of the Gospel” (CCC 971). That being said, EVERYONE can benefit from this book, most especially those who care for the spiritual formation of children- parents, priests, teachers, administrators, catechists, Directors of Religious Education, etc. The greatest thing we can do to help our children come closer to Christ is to lead them to Our Lady who loves them with a more perfect love than we could ever imagine. With the combined efforts of her divine motherhood and our terrestrial care, the Rosary becomes the spiritual rope that binds us all together and lassos the souls of our children into her love. Like the reigns of a horse, Our Lady guides us along the path of salvation with her most beautiful Rosary.

What others are saying about T.J. Burdick:

“T.J. Burdick is smart, faithful, passionate, and a gifted teacher and blogger–precisely the sort of leader we need for the New Evangelization.”

–Brandon Vogt, Content Director @ Word on Fire

“T.J. Burdick is a fresh voice in the New Evangelization—and one of the pioneering voices of a new generation of Christians. He is showing us exciting new ways to tell the Greatest Story Ever Told, and he’s doing it with an infectious and disarming kind of joy.”

-Greg Kandra, Aleteia.org

(You can find more of TJ Burdick’s work at tjburdick.com.)

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Why We Should Pray With Our Children From an Early Age

By Lisa Mladinich

Hi All!

This is my ten-minute discussion with Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show, today!

We cover why it’s important to pray with children from an early age, what they learn, and how to help our teens and young adults who have lost their faith. Just the simplest points are discussed, but we could go a lot deeper.

I’d love your comments, suggestions, and questions in the chat!

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Here’s where you can order my book, “Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days.”

I’m looking forward to your comments!

Blessings,

Lisa Mladinich

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Interview with Ellen Gable about Where Angels Pass

By Lisa Mladinich

This is the face of love–in the face of tragedy.

“Where Angels Pass,” is a compelling story written in a spirit of hope, on a topic most people wouldn’t dare to touch—the priestly abuse of children.

Award-winning author and publisher, Ellen Gable, recently won a Catholic Media Association award for this beautiful, fictionalized account of her own family’s story. (Here’s an article from her local paper about it.)

Join us for this powerful and touching interview by clicking the cover of Ellen’s award-winning novel!

 

Buy “Where Angels Pass” in the format of your choice, here.

Ellen Gable is a wife, mother, grandmother, author of twelve books, ghostwriter of six additional books, self-publishing book coach, speaker, publisher, NFP teacher, book reviewer, transcriptionist, and marriage preparation instructor.

Her books have been collectively downloaded 750,000 times on Kindle. Some of her books have been translated into Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and French, and three of them are on Audible.

The mother of five adult sons and grandmother to two cherished grandchildren, Ellen (originally from New Jersey) lives with her husband of 40 years, James Hrkach, in Pakenham, Ontario, Canada.

Find all of Ellen Gable’s award-winning books and publishing projects, here: Full Quiver Publishing

Full Quiver Publishing on social media:

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Twitter

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FREE Online Conference This Week on Developing Your Spiritual Gifts!

By Lisa Mladinich

My friends! I know it’s been awhile–life has been BUSY!
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This week, I’m appearing at a wonderful, FREE Catholic conference online, and I’d love to have you all join in the fun.
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The event is called, Fresh Winds: Activate Your God-Given Spiritual Gifts!
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The MC is the dynamic and inspiring Sonja Corbitt, one of my favorite Catholic speakers, who has an amazing charism for healing. In fact, reading her book, “Just Rest,” has brought me remarkable healings in the area of past wounds, as well as powerful new insights that have become a rich part of my walk with God.
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Register Now, so you’ll get notified, as the live talks go live (many are recorded already), and enjoy this opportunity to learn about your own unique spiritual gifts from people such as Sonja, Jeff Cavins, Danielle Bean, Kelly Wahlquist, Sarah Cristmeyer, and many more!!
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Oh–and me!
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I’ll be talking on The Spirit of Trust.
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There’s a fun quiz to take and a fantastic array of topics to watch! There are freebies and live, interactive sessions with some of the speakers… oh happy spring!
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Click to register!
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Interview with Carrell Jamilano about The Alluring Voice of God

By Lisa Mladinich

Wow, did I need THAT.

Talking with Carrell Jamilano is like being on a beautiful retreat and feeling the fresh breezes of the Holy Spirit lifting my heart.

Join us for a conversation that will refresh and equip you to help yourself, your ministry, and the beautiful young adults in your life to grow closer to God, right here, right now.

Click the cover of Carrell’s fantastic new book to watch our interview!

 

 

Carrell Jamilano is a spiritual director and speaker known for her compassionate accompaniment of directees and captivating presentations. She served as a television co-host for Shalom World’s program, “WOMAN: Strong Faith, True Beauty,” and has appeared as a guest on SiriusXM radio, Catholic TV Network, and CFN Live! 

Her writingshave been published with Liguorian, Life Teen International, and The Upper Room. Carrell was featured by ThePress-Enterprise in their “Inland Rising Star” series for her spiritual direction ministerial work and has over 16 years of experience serving youth and young adults. Carrell received her master’s degree in Pastoral Theology and is the founder and creator of CatholicSpiritualDirector.com, a game-changing resource for topics on prayer, discernment, and spirituality.

She recently authored her first book, “The Alluring Voice of God: Forming Daily Encounters,” offering readers guidance on how to better hear God’s voice in their everyday life.

Find Carrell Jamilano, here:

https://www.catholicspiritualdirector.com

Order The Alluring Voice of God, here:

https://www.liguori.org/the-alluring-voice-of-god.html

Read all posts by Lisa Mladinich Filed Under: Book Reviews, Campus Ministry, Catholic Spirituality, Featured, General, High School, Homeschooling, Interview, Interviews, Lisa's Updates, Podcast, Resources, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Carrell Jamilano, prayer, spiritual direction, spiritual dryness, The Alluring Voice of God, young adult ministry, Youth Ministry

Interview with Barb Szyzkiewicz about The Handy Little Guide to Prayer

By Lisa Mladinich

If you have ever wished you had a wise and prayerful friend to guide you in growing closer to God, meet Barb Szyzkiewicz, a Catholic wife and mom, a wonderful writer and editor, and the author of a new book: The Handy Little Guide to Prayer!

She’s familiar to many women around the world for her fantastic work at CatholicMom.com, and now she’s got a new book and two beautiful prayer journals to tell us about!

Click the book cover to watch!

Order the Handy Little Guide to Prayer, by Barb Szyszkiewicz

Barb Szyszkiewicz is a wife, a mom of three young adults, and a Secular Franciscan. She is editor at CatholicMom.com and blogs at FranciscanMom.com. Barb enjoys writing, cooking, and reading, and is a music minister at her parish.

Order the (beautiful) Simply Faithful journals:

Sacred Heart Prayer Journal: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/simply-faithful-my-catholic-prayer-journal-the-sacred-heart

Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Journal: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/simply-faithful-my-catholic-prayer-journal-our-lady-of-lourdes

Barb’s blog: FranciscanMom.com

Social Media: @franciscanmom on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Work: CatholicMom.com

Read all posts by Lisa Mladinich Filed Under: Book Reviews, Catholic Spirituality, Featured, General, Interview, Lisa's Updates, Podcast, Prayer, Resources, Video Tagged With: Barb Szyzkiewicz, CatholicMom, interview, Our Sunday Visitor, The Handy Little Guide to Prayer

Interview with Leila Lawler and The Summa Domestica

By Lisa Mladinich

Do you like a good story?
Enjoy this fascinating conversation with Leila Lawler about the role of beauty in her conversion from atheism, the critical skills of homemaking, and her fantastic new three-volume set, The Summa Domestica!

Order Leila’s beautiful boxed set here!

Leila Marie Lawler is a wife of one, mother of seven, and grandmother of sixteen (and counting!). She lives in Central Massachusetts. Leila encountered Christianity as a high school student and entered the Catholic Church in 1979, the year she was married to Philip F. Lawler, noted Catholic author and editor of Catholic World News.

Leila practices “kitchen sink philosophy” at Like Mother, Like Daughter, a website for practical and theoretical insight into all aspects of daily life. She writes on everything from cooking and knitting to education and recovering what she and her daughters call “the collective memory.”

Leila is a Fellow of the Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture, a project of Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts in Merrimack, NH. Her previous book, co-authored with David Clayton, The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home, is published by Sophia Institute Press.

Find Leila at her blog: http://likemotherlikedaughter.org

Leila Lawler on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/leilamarielawler

Link for Purchase: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-summa-domestica-3-volume-set

Facebook (her publisher): https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaPress

Read all posts by Lisa Mladinich Filed Under: Family Life, Featured, General, Homeschooling, Interview, Lisa's Updates, Podcast, Video Tagged With: conversion story, family life, homeschooling, interview, Leila Marie Lawler, Sophia Institute Press, The Summa Domestica

FREE FABULOUS Stocking Stuffers from Chris Stefanick

By Lisa Mladinich

Ho Ho Ho, my Friends! 

Click the Stocking!

If you’re like me, you probably can’t get enough of Chris Stefanick’s one-to-two minute inspirational videos, every one of them a holy shot in the arm that can take a dull day and make it vibrant.

The past few months, Chris has been knocking it out of the park every Friday with bite-sized, powerhouse snippets called, “Real Life Minutes,” that truly put handles on some critically-important concepts to help you ramp up your life of faith.

And now, his wonderful team has made this delightful FREE series available for easy sharing!

Unwrap them slowly over time, or empty the whole thing on the floor and BINGE.

Why wait? Get started!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Love,

Lisa

Read all posts by Lisa Mladinich Filed Under: #giveaway, Catechetics, Catholic Spirituality, Evangelization, Featured, General, Lisa's Updates, Video Tagged With: #freestuff, Catholic, Chris Stefanick, Christmas, Real Life Catholic, stocking stuffers

Interview with Sonja Corbitt about her book “Just Rest” and much more!

By Lisa Mladinich

Oh boy, is this a POWERFUL conversation about the spiritual life with one of my all-time favorites, Sonja Corbitt!

Come with us and see your “desert” times in a whole new way that will prove to you that the Promised Land is closer than ever!

Click the book cover image to join me and Sonja, as we “get real” about our desert times!

 

SONJA CORBITT is the Bible Study Evangelista and creator of the LOVE the Word® Bible study method–and journal, called “the best modernization of lectio” by the Associate Publisher of Thomas Nelson Publishing.

A best-selling author and Telly Award-winning broadcaster, Sonja’s weekly radio and television shows, as well as a variety of other unique approaches to Scripture, create space for busy Christians to hear and experience God though the scriptures.

Through her Bible studies and books, one-on-one consultations, pilgrimages, retreats, television and radio shows, Sonja uses Scripture and a healing charism to lead others to deeper rest and healing.

Find Sonja at BibleStudyEvangelista.com

Get Sonja’s Book!  https://www.avemariapress.com/products/just-rest

Read all posts by Lisa Mladinich Filed Under: Book Reviews, Catholic Spirituality, Discernment, Featured, General, Interview, Interviews, Lisa's Updates, Resources, Scripture, Spiritual Warfare, Video Tagged With: Ave Maria Press, Bible study, book review, interview, Just Rest, Lisa Mladinich, Sonja Corbitt

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