by Mary | Feb 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stop by Pauline Books & Media, 64 West 38th Street in Manhattan, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. for a book signing to celebrate the release of my two new books, Cravings: A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image, and God, and Everyday Divine: A Catholic Guide to Active Spirituality. (more…)
by Mary | Feb 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Social media is the focus of this new episode of Guided by Grace, a 30-minute cable talk show co-hosted by yours truly and three other Catholic women on TelecareTV. Think of us as a Catholic version of The View but without the nasty or snarky comments. Every week we’re tackling issues that are important to Catholics in general and women specifically. (more…)
by Mary | Feb 23, 2013 | Cravings
Here’s what Alex Blackwell of The BridgeMaker had to say about Cravings:
“In revealing this personal journey, Mary creates a safe space where readers can begin to reflect on their own relationships with food, and with themselves. (more…)
by Mary | Feb 22, 2013 | Foodie Friday, Lent
One day I was looking for something for lunch that was gluten-free and vegan. In other words, free of all food fun. I wasn’t coming up with much until I spotted this recipe for Warm Kale and Quinoa Salad in Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kitchen cookbook. I didn’t have kale on hand, but that kind of thing has never stopped me before. I substituted some mixed spring greens instead and it was perfect. (more…)
by Mary | Feb 21, 2013 | Lent
Are you using the CRS Rice Bowl this Lent? If not, why not? It’s one of our favorite Lenten traditions, so much so that last year when our parish didn’t make the cardboard “bowls” available at the back of our church at the start of Lent, I contacted Catholic Relief Services directly and ordered one for free. Within days I had my Rice Bowl, and all was right with our Lenten world. (more…)