Author Archives | Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle

Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle - who has written 31 posts on Catholic Exchange.

A Catholic wife, mother of five, award-winning journalist, best-selling author, photographer, lover of nature and a lay Missionary of Charity (Mother Teresa's Order).

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Upholding the Dignity and Blessedness of a Mother’s Vocation

Posted on 12 October 2009

How wonderful that holy Mother Church upholds the dignity of women and motherhood. This fact alone should help us feel at peace in our hearts and souls knowing that our womanly gifts are fully recognized and that our loving service…

The Lost and Found Family Movie

Posted on 18 September 2009

The Lost and Found Family (rated PG) is a heart-tugging and inspirational family drama starring: Lucas Till (Hannah Montana: The Movie and Walk the Line), Ellen Bry (TV’s St. Elsewhere) and Jessica Luza (Downpour) which will debut on DVD on September…

Modern and Modest Girls Rock!

Posted on 12 August 2009

Author and syndicated Catholic talk show host, Teresa Tomeo, teamed up with Molly Miller, and Monica Cops, putting their heads and hearts together to come up with a breath of fresh air for today’s young girls.

Their series, All Things Girl,…

My Mass Kit: A Toy Review

Posted on 05 August 2009

Much more than a toy, My Mass Kit is a tool to evangelization for our future priests! What better time to instill a vocation to the priesthood in your young 3 to 12 year-old son, nephew, grandson, godson, or friend…

Book Review: Angels of God

Posted on 03 August 2009

You’re going to want this book on your bookshelf or night table. Angels of God: The Bible, the Church and the Heavenly Hosts is a wonderful inspirational book, which draws us deeper into the fascinating lives of angels. Well-known author, Mike…

The Mystery of Christmas

Posted on 19 December 2008

Advent is a wondrous season of preparation as we make ready our homes and beautify our Churches, decorating for a beautiful upcoming Christmas celebration. It’s not all about the decorations, wrappings, and music, though. It’s easy to get caught up…

DVD Release Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Posted on 28 November 2008

Based on one of C. S. Lewis’ classic and religiously symbolic novels in his Chronicles of Narnia series, the film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, hit movie theatres in May of this year. Produced by Walt Disney Studios and Walden Media,…

Keeping Prayer in Summer: A Mother’s Strategy

Posted on 09 July 2008

Just the thought of summer fast-approaching could bring thoughts of rest and relaxation to mind. We may recall the lazy days of summer during our youth. Summer may also mean anticipated excitement and adventure: exploring new places or trying new…

A Time of Hopeful Rebirth

Posted on 31 March 2008

What is it about the hope of warm breezes and sunshine right around the corner promising to warm our winter-chilled bones and to pop up an array of colorful delicate spring flowers from the once-frozen earth that motivates us to delve into cleaning and organizing projects? It's a feeling akin to the "nesting" instinct that surfaces for an expectant mother before the birth of her baby. One senses the urgency of doing and then experiences the satisfaction that a cleaned out pantry, an organized closet, or a fresh coat of paint on the kitchen walls brings along with it. It's just the right time for it — spring brings it forth from us. It's no wonder that I am in that organizing and cleaning frame of mind. I think I've been bit by a spring cleaning bug!

Discussing the International Women’s Congress at the Vatican

Posted on 14 January 2008

Monday, January 14, 2008"Mom's Corner" tomorrow for EVERYONE!

ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 15th at 9:15 to 9:30 AM Eastern Standard Time on "Catholic Connection" Ave Maria Radio, Teresa Tomeo and I will be discussing our upcoming trip to the…

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