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Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle is an award-winning author and speaker and the EWTN television host of Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms, which she created. Rev. Leo Patalinghug praises her newly released book, Rooted in Love: Our Calling as Catholic Women, saying: “Donna-Marie's practical wisdom helps women to see their lofty vocation, but in a down-to-earth way.” On December 1st, Donna-Marie begins a tour of well-known Catholic blogs as part of her book’s launch. Her fans and friends are invited to follow along as excerpts, reviews, and musings on Rooted in Love are featured by prominent Catholic bloggers. Stops on the Rooted in Love blog tour schedule currently include: December 1st: Excerpt on Karen Edmisten by Karen Edmisten December 2nd: Author Q&A on CatholicMom.com by Lisa Hendey December 3rd: Post on Blessed by God by Amy Ekblad December 4th: Author Q&A on Not Strictly Spiritual by Mary DeTurris Poust December 5th: Podcast interview on Among Women by Pat Gohn December 6th: Excerpt on Kate Wicker by Kate Wicker December 7th: Author Q&A on Peace Garden Mama by Roxane Salonen December 8th: Post on Seasons of Grace by Kathy Schiffer December 9th: Post on Amazing Catechists by Lisa Mladinich December 10th: Review on A Catholic Mom in Hawaii by Esther Gefroh December 11th: Review on Snoring Scholar by Sarah Reinhard December 12th: Post on Marge Mix by Marge Fenelon December 13th: Review on A Catholic Mom Climbing the Pillars by Ebeth Weidner December 14th: Post on Catholic Fire by Jean Heimann

Family Rosary offers free mobile app for Advent and Christmas to help people stay focused on the true meaning of the season. EASTON, Mass. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be difficult keeping Christ in Christmas. This year, though, it will be a lot easier, thanks to a free mobile app for Advent from Family Rosary. Featuring meditative music with scripture and reflections, this new app for iPhone, iPads, and Smartphones is the perfect spiritual aid while standing in line to buy presents or trekking to stores in the wee hours for that midnight madness sale. When Advent begins on Sunday, Dec. 2, the mobile app will feature a new prayer each day to help keep the focus right where it needs to be. Best of all, the Advent mobile app from Family Rosary is free! It can be downloaded on iTunes or by going to m.FamilyRosary.org/Xmas. It’s a great way to start each day during Advent with a moment of reflection on the spiritual significance of the season. This is the second mobile app offered by Family Rosary. The first–Pray the Rosary–has already topped 20,000 in downloads at iTunes. Family Rosary, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, is a member ministry Holy Cross Family Ministries, which was founded by Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, in 1942. A candidate for sainthood, Father Peyton was one of the most influential American Catholic priests of the 20th century. Known as the “Rosary Priest,” he encouraged millions of people to pray the Rosary daily. In the spirit of its founder, Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, Holy Cross Family Ministries encourages family prayer, especially the Rosary, to support the spiritual well-being of the family. For more information, call 800-299-7729 or visit www.FamilyRosary.org.

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