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The Practicing Catholic 2012 Year-End Review

January 2, 2013 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 8 Comments

Here’s a review of our top ten posts of 2012 — some thoughts about what worked and what didn’t — and our blogging strategy for 2013. Plus some questions for our readers and fellow bloggers.

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference

Should I Write More About Deacon Formation?

September 19, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments
Diaconate Ordination

Joel reflects on the process of discerning deacon formation with the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, especially in light of the demands that the formation process puts on his young family.

Posted in: Faith, Family Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference, Conception Abbey, Deacon, Diaconate, Discernment, Miscarriage Ministry, Monks, Perinatal Loss, Vocation

7 Quick Takes

September 14, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 5 Comments

This week’s 7 QT @ The Practicing Catholic highlight digital friendships, an expectant mother’s blessing, a miscarriage/perinatal loss memorial Mass, and the 40 Days for Life campaign. Oh and Lisa’s getting published Down Under!

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference, Elizabeth Ministry, Kairos Catholic Journal, Planned Parenthood, Prayer Cards, Respect Life Sunday, Rite of the Blessing of the Child in the Womb, Spiritual Friendships, Women and Faith, Year of Faith

Experience the Catholic New Media Conference

July 22, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

Good news, bad news. Bad news is Joel and I learned an important blogging lesson the hard way this past week. Good news is you’ll get to hear all about it and learn what-not-to-do-although-you-probably-already-knew-not-to-do-it-because-you-are-smart-and-savvy-unlike-us *breathe* when we talk about it during our presentation at the Catholic New Media Conference (CNMC). On August 29 – 31, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference, Imaculee Ilibagiza, International Catholic Bloggers' Summit, Jeff Cavins, Joel & Lisa Schmidt, Peter Kreeft, Practicing Catholic, SQPN, Virtual Ticket

Celebrating Successes — Quick Takes Style

May 18, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 10 Comments

— 1 — Joel and I were selected to present at the Catholic New Media Conference (CNMC) in Dallas/Arlington, Texas later this summer. Honored and excited, a nod and hat-tip like this gives us great motivation to keep up this crazy thing we call evangelization. This year’s conference is stronger than ever as CNMC joins forces … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Behold Conference, Catholic New Media Conference, Friday Funny, Leonard Underhill, SQPN, The Infertility Companion for Catholics

2011 In Pictures — 7 Quick Takes Style

December 30, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

2011 has been exciting here at Das Schmidt Haus. Here’s my year in review, 7 Quick Takes style. — 1 — I started 2011 as a new full-time at-home parent after resigning from what many called the “dream job.” Many people didn’t understand my decision to walk away from a job with a very promising … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Blessed Pope John Paul II, Catholic New Media Conference, Deacon Formation, Diaconate, Diocese of Des Moines, Infertility, Pilgrimage, Pregnancy, saints
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