Marge Fenelon

Hi, friends! Join us for Part 4 of my Marian Virtue Series on the Son Rise Morning Show tomorrow, May 22, at 5:35am CST. I’ve received outstanding feedback on the series so far; you won’t want to miss it. Listen live or catch the podcast later at this link: http://www.ewtn.com/radio/weekday/thesonrisemorningshow.asp

Friends! Please join guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo and me on Ave Maria Radio’s “Catholic Connection” tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21 at 8:15am CST (9:15am EST) as we chat about Imitating Mary: Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom and why we all should imitate Mary. Sadly, the show’s regular host, Teresa Tomeo will be out this week because her father-in-law passed away and her family needs her right now. Won’t you join me in praying a Hail Mary for the repose of his soul?

I’d also like to alert you to today’s deadline. Today is the last day of my Buy One, Get One Free sale. If you order one copy of Imitating Mary, you’ll receive one free copy of any one of my other books: When’s God Gonna Show Up?, When’s God Gonna Call Me Back?, or Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness at Home. You can order by going to my Bookstore page.

Here’s a lovely item of interest for you: Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki have given their blessing to every single person who reads Imitating Mary. Think about it – read it, and you receive the blessing of not one, but TWO archbishops (one of whom is a cardinal). Plus, if you encourage others to read the book, they’ll receive those blessings, too. On top of that? My wonderful parish pastor has done the same for me, so each reader will receive his blessing, too! Seriously, folks, does it get better than that?

I’m sure it’s been noticeable that this blog has been really quiet lately. It isn’t for lack of enthusiasm, let me assure you! It’s this thing called, “Mother of the Groom,” which I will very soon be. Those of you who already have been involved in planning a wedding are probably nodding your heads (or shaking them, as the case may be). Those of you who have not yet had that pleasure, well, your turn will come. A wedding in the family is a monstrously blessed event, but boy, oh boy, it takes a ton of work! Our situation is compounded in that we’ve got out of town relatives coming in and the reception is a Western-style BBQ that we’re supplying and hosting ourselves.

So, can I beg your forgiveness for the blog lull and your prayers for the wedding? With it being outdoors, we’re concerned about the weather, plus the logistics are proving to be quite a challenge! On top of that, I’m one of those ball-my head-off dames and we’re really worried about flooding and the safety of the guests. Some of them can’t swim! I hope you’ll understand if I don’t name any dates or locations. There are not-so-well-intentioned folks who hunt the Internet looking for opportunity to commit crime while families are away at events.

I look forward to having your ear tomorrow morning while I’m chatting with Vanessa, and your continued following of this blog. Good stuff coming down the pike, I promise. For now, well, I’ve got other things needing my attention…

Friends, just a reminder that tonight, Tuesday, May 14, I’ll be appearing at the Basilica of St. Josephat,  333 South 6th Street,  Milwaukee, WI 53215. I’m looking forward to seeing you there! Here’s the schedule: …more →

As our son’s wedding looms on the horizon, more and more touching moments and events are arising. Some of them are quite surprising, like the one I wrote about for Integrated Catholic Life. I’d like to share it with all of you. Here’s the link:  http://www.integratedcatholiclife.org/2013/05/fenelon-leopard-hope-and-promise/

What are your most touching wedding memories?

Victory! Seems the Mother of the Bride withstood the shop-a-thon better than me. She’s lovely and fresh as a daisy.. I’m…well…still standing.

On this Mother’s Day eve, Fenelon Clan is caught in a swirl of excitement. Son #2 will very soon be married, and there’s much to do! Yesterday, I was able to leap one huge hurdle – finding my Mother of the Bride dress and accessories! This was new to me, since  nearly everything in my closet comes from a thrift store. You might say it’s a bit of an addiction for me. There’s nothing like the thrill of the hunt and the victory of cornering my prey – that one, unique, and right-priced item nestled in the gullet of the rack! So, shopping for new outfits in department stores was a mite overwhelming for this set-in-her ways middle-ager. …more →

Oh, joy! Tonight I’ll be a guest on The Busted Halo Show with Fr. Dave Dwyer. Fr. Dave is a hoot to work with, and I’m really looking forward to our chat. We’ll discuss Imitating Mary and celebrating May as Mary’s month. Busted Halo is a call-in show, so give us a call at 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. You can listen live or catch the podcast later here. We’ve got some time before the show, so let me know if there’s something in particular you’d like me to touch on while I’m on air by posting it in the comment section, below. Looking forward!

During this week’s General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke about the approach of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit as the “inexhaustible source of God’s life in us.” He spoke of the Spirit’s impact on our lives, explaining that he is the gift given to us by the Risen Christ, a gift who dwells in us, cleanses us, enlightens us, renews us, and transforms us.

It’s good to keep the Holy Father’s words in mind as we celebrate the Ascension. Christ promised the disciples that, after he rose, the Paraclete would come. In fact, Jesus told them that, if he did not go, the Holy Spirit would not come. …more →

 Just a reminder that I’ll be signing copies of Imitating Mary: Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom (and my other books) at the Marian Center in Milwaukee tomorrow. Here are the details: …more →

Whoa! It’s been one fabulous trip these past eleven days. Lots of wonderful stops, lots of wonderful people, lots of wonderful insights into Imitating Mary. Today we round up the tour with Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda at http://www.mymaria.net/  Invite others, too, …more →

Earlier today, Pope Francis held his weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, commemorating the start of the Month of Mary and also the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. He spoke of the Holy Family, and of how Jesus learned from Joseph and Mary, whose full concentration was on him. He also spoke of the value and dignity of work, and the need to live in solidarity. As usual, the Holy Father’s address is packed with thought and inspiration.

Probably because my life has been so wildly hectic these days, one line caught me in particular: “To listen to the …more →