Have you ever honored or consoled Our Lady in her Seven Sorrows? I personally, find praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary to be a very beautiful and powerful prayer way in which to pray.
You might be familiar with my “Our Lady of Sorrows” bracelet. Here is an “Our Lady of Sorrows” Prayer Cord which I have created to give a tangible way to pray with and honor Our Lady in her sorrows. She asks for seven Hail Mary’s prayed when meditating upon her seven sorrows. The reverse of the card shown above contains the list of graces which Our Lady has promised and lists her Seven Sorrows.
This prayer cord measures approximately 11 inches long from end to end. The beautiful scalloped medal of Our Lady of Sorrows which is made in Italy is a tad bit larger than a normal sized Saint’s medal. The reverse of the medal shows the crucifixion scene.
Your prayer cord will arrive to you in a cloth gift bag along with the card shown above. And while supplies last, I will also add a beautiful prayer card to Our Lady of Sorrows (shown in [photo below) with your order.
It sells for $34.95 plus shipping. It is made with quality materials and much love and prayer!
Brand new! Here is my Mother Teresa “Emergency Novena” Prayer Cord. Mother Teresa often prayed what she called an “Urgent Novena” or an “Emergency Novena” (sometimes, called the “flying Novena”) whenever she needed Heavenly help quickly. She prayed 9 Memorare prayers in a row (at one time, not on 9 separate days). Then, she immediately followed it up with a 10th Memorare in thanksgiving to God — no matter what happened.
You might already be familiar with the Mother Teresa “Emergency Novena” bracelets I have created. However, here is a Prayer Cord to help you keep track of your Memorares and to have in your pocket, back pack, or purse as a sacramental (after it is blessed) and a tangible sign of FAITH.
It measures approximately 10 inches from end to end.
I happened to see an article today that I wrote many years ago.
It begins:
Distinct details of meeting St. Teresa of Kolkata the first time remain etched in my memory. Her height, or lack thereof, especially struck me. Being short in stature and hunched over, she appeared a bit frail. But I was totally convinced that this “little” woman was a passionate powerhouse of faith, hope and love. I knew that along with God’s grace, she was responsible for incredible transformations in the lives of the “poorest of the poor” all over the world. . .
It’s Spring! I hope that you lovely ladies will get a chance to journal in this unique “Spring Gratitude and Praise Journal”! You might find it to be a lovely and meaningful journey of discovery and even restoration. Here is a book description:
Acclaimed author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle provides a Spring prayer journal for Catholic women — with spaces to record their thoughts, sentiments, prayers, and resolutions. Donna-Marie has woven together teachings from Holy Mother Church, wisdom from the Saints, recommendations and encouragement, as well as personal anecdotes for Catholic women who are serious about their spiritual lives.
This large volume will be a unique and inviting resource to take them through the season of spring; while the reader traverses through the penitential season of Lent, spanning 40 days (excluding Sundays), which is a time for prayer, reflection, reparation, sacrifice, and penance while preparing for Easter. The season of Lent leads us to the holiest of days — the Sacred Paschal Triduum — the final most Sacred week of Lent — Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. During this time, we focus on Jesus’ loving Passion and His ultimate sacrifice of His own life for our salvation. They will celebrate the glorious Easter Sunday, and embrace it after a seemingly long penitential season, and they will commemorate Christ’s Resurrection.
Next, is the Easter Season (Eastertide). This is a joyful 50-day period spanning from Easter Sunday until Pentecost Sunday. The Sunday immediately after Easter Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, the feast that Our Lord Jesus Christ instituted and was carried out by His Secretary of Mercy, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska and St. John Paul II who got it established and made sure to get the Divine Mercy Sunday feast onto the Church’s Liturgical calendar.
During the spring months, the reader will also celebrate Pentecost Sunday, marking the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles and Mary who were gathered prayerfully together, waiting in the Upper Room. Pentecost, which usually falls in late May or early June concludes the Easter Season. In addition, during the season of spring we remember our beautiful Mother Mary — the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way throughout the month of May, when the reader might be involved with a “May Crowning,” when a statue or image of Mary is crowned. The feast of Our Lady of Fatima is celebrated on May 13, and is the first apparition of Mary to the three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal: St. Francisco, St. Jacinto, and Sister Lucia.
It’s possible that the reader might know someone who will be baptized into the Catholic Church at Easter time, or someone who will be making their First Holy Communion during the spring. The reader might attend a spring wedding! Hopefully, they can renew their baptismal promises during the Easter season. A special prayer is provided. There’s an awful lot that happens in the spring months! This exclusive and inspiring Spring volume can be used during any year.
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I just returned home from presenting a Lenten “mission” at a stunningly beautiful Catholic Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Below, at the bottom of this blog post is a link to my presentation which was live-streamed. I hope you enjoy it and that it will be beneficial to your Lenten journey and beyond.
Lovely and very patient people at my book table after my presentation.
Click below to watch my presentation. Please keep in mind that it takes a few minutes after clicking before the presentation will begin. When that opens, click in the lower right hand corner to make the YouTube video enlarge to full screen. Enjoy!
We discuss my book, “Family Consecration to Jesus Through Mary.”
This is a very brief synopsis of the full Bookmark interview coming soon on EWTN. If you like it, please give it a “thumbs up” (and possibly a comment too), and that will help to get it circulated around the Internet for more folks to watch.
That said, I hope you consider making this Marian Consecration with your family.
You can watch on Youtube below:
You can learn more about this book by clicking the image below and by going to the “Book” page on this website.
We discuss the Blessed Mother and my new book: “Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope!”
In this short Bookmark Brief episode we give a synopsis of what is to come on EWTN’s Bookmark television show, which would be the full interview.
You can watch the short episode below. If you like it, please give it a “thumbs up” (and perhaps a comment too), so it will circulate around the Internet quickly for more folks to watch.
Description from YouTube: “Learn more about Mary, through her amazing rich holy life and her Apparitions, as well as through what Saints and Popes have taught about her as Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle returns.”
I hope you enjoy it! Please give it a “thumbs up” if you like it. You can also leave a comment. I am told that it helps circulate the video around the Internet. 🙂
You can see more information and order autographed copies of the books below by clicking on the images or going to the book page on this website.
On set on the EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” show.
You can watch below on YouTube!
Description from YouTube: “Author, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle joins Jim and Joy to discuss her book, ‘Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope!: Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope with Mary.’”
If you like it, please give it a “thumbs up” (and leave a comment if you desire), which I am told helps to circulate it around the Internet faster. 🙂
You can learn more and order your autographed copies by clicking on the images below or going to the Book page on this website.
I am so excited to announce my upcoming book for Catholic and Christian Grandmothers far and wide! You can pre-order your autographed copy now to receive it right after its release on September 8th!
Daily Devotions for Grandmothers
Brief description: Award-winning author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle shares daily meditations for Catholic grandmothers to help you deepen your faith and support your family as only a grandmother can. Brew a cup of your favorite tea and spend a few minutes each day savoring God’s loving will for you through stories, quotes, prayers, and takeaways to put your reflections into action.
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Advance praise:
“Steep, Act, Pray, Savor. This beautiful rhythm of prayer and devotion leads the way as you pray for your grandchildren throughout the year. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle has crafted a meaningful, evergreen guide for grandparents who want to spiritually accompany the little ones (and big ones) they so ardently love. Well done!” — Marge Steinhage Fenelon, award-winning author, international speaker, and Certified Discernment Coach
“For grandmothers longing to strengthen their faith and embrace their role with deeper love, this book offers a warm and comforting presence. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle provides daily doses of wisdom, Scripture, and prayer, creating a treasured resource for grandmothers seeking spiritual guidance and joyful connection within their sacred calling. Grounded in Catholic teachings, it’s a beautiful blend of heartfelt inspiration and practical support.” — Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
“Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s Daily Devotions for Grandmothers offers a calm harbor for the prayerful soul. Through grace-filled reflections, wise insights, uplifting prayers, and a myriad of her own loving remembrances, she reminds grandmothers (and grandfathers!) that their vocation is both a blessing and a mission. Each page invites a quiet conversation of gratitude with God, encouraging grandparents to see His presence in the simple, sacred moments with grandchildren in the midst of family life.” — Patrick Madrid, host of the daily “Patrick Madrid Show” on Relevant Radio
“I love that in her book Daily Devotions for Grandmothers, gifted author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle acknowledges that there are many ways to be a grandmother. Just as our ‘grandma name’ may vary, the circumstances of our serving as a grandparent within our families are diverse. In her beautiful daily devotional, Donna-Marie reminds us that our greatest gift as grandmothers is to pray without ceasing for our families. She gives us a template to make this a practical and enjoyable daily priority. A must-have for the prayer corner of every Grandma, Nana, Mimi, or Abuelita!” — Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and author of I’m a Saint in the Making
“Grandparenting may be the most crucial phase of our vocation as laypeople. Presumably, we’re wiser than we were when we were mere parents—so we have more to give. But we also find ourselves living at a time when young people have fewer chances to encounter the faith. We need to make the most of the moments we have with our grandchildren, and this book helps us prepare for those moments with prayer.” —Mike Aquilina, co-founder, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
“For generations, grandparents have been vital in passing on the faith to their grandchildren. Yet, as fewer grandparents actively practice their faith, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle offers a much-needed resource to rekindle their love for God and the Church. For faith-filled grandmothers, this book will deepen their devotion; for those seeking to grow in faith, it provides gentle guidance. I only wish my own prayerful grandmother could have had this book before her passing in 2010.” — Fr. Edward Looney, pastor, author, podcaster
“Grandmothers on the go have a new trusty companion for their travels, thanks to Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s Daily Devotions for Grandmothers. This daily handbook for holiness is filled with wisdom derived from everyone from Mother Teresa to Donna-Marie’s own grandmother. The five-minute devotions are rich in theological content, helpful action items, and powerful prayers. Whether you call yourself a Nana, a Nonna, or a Grandma, chances are you will grow closer to Jesus and His beloved Mother Mary by diving into this devotional each day. What an incredible gift Donna-Marie has created for the faith-filled grandmothers of the world with this work. This is a book that will truly make your soul sing!” — Maria V. Gallagher, award-winning journalist, life coach, and author
“This book highlights the vitally important role grandmothers play in the life of a family. Donna-Marie, recognizing the wealth of knowledge and the breadth of life experience that grandmothers possess, offers these eloquent reflections that both underscore the distinctive grace of grandmas and provide spiritual nourishment for their souls. Daily Devotions for Grandmothers is a beautifully conceived book that truly honors the gifts and blessings of grandmothers who enrich the entire family, the Church of the home.” — Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, author, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality
“Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle has, in her wonderful book, Daily Devotions for Grandmothers, encapsulated so much about the deep desires and longings of all grandparents, but grandmothers in particular. In a post-Christian culture where our grandchildren are constantly being attacked for their Catholic faith, O’Boyle provides a daily spiritual guide on the ancient path of faithful spiritual influence. Filled with poignant stories, effective recommendations, and provocative reflections, she provides the contemporary journey of grandmothers with the beauty, hope, and faithfulness so necessary in making an eternal difference.” — Dan Spencer, Founder & Executive Director of Legacy of Faith
I recently had occasion to take a look at the shows I did with Ralph Martin on “The Choices We Face” on EWTN television a few years back. I decided to post the shows here in this blog post. I hope you get a chance to watch them. I know full well that time is precious and it’s difficult to make the time to sit down and watch something. However, if I may say so myself, I heartily recommend that you watch them. Ralph and I spoke about Saint Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy and how important it is in our day and time. We spoke a bit about my crazy path in life. We talked about Our Lady of Fatima’s important message to us.
I think these are shows that will help those who may be struggling in some way and for those who desire ways to help others to get to Heaven. Feel free to share this blog post with your loved ones.
Ralph is an amazing Host and had so much to say. Absolutely inspiring! Let me know your thoughts in the comments and if I can pray for you. God bless you!
Donna-Marie in Part One: “A Hard Life Redeemed.”
Donna-Marie with Ralph Martin in “Two Sides of Mercy.”
On today’s Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, I am so excited to announce for the first time my upcoming children’s book: “I Can Pray Anywhere”.
I love children and always want them to know the truth.
I wrote a book for little tots to teach them that they can pray anywhere they’d like. It’s no secret that rules exist at certain places, such as schools which attempt to forbid someone from praying. I’d like little ones (of all ages!) to know that no one can stop or prevent their prayers.
Their precious prayers are their intimate and private conversations with our Lord. No one can take them away from them. When children lift their hearts (even in silent prayer) to God, He hears their prayers!
I wrote this book to be a delightful read to the children and adult alike. It is very lighthearted and whimsical, all the while getting across the important teaching.
Here is a brief description of the book:
“With wonderful illustrations and a memorable rhyme, I Can Pray Anywhere teaches children that any moment is a good moment to pray! Prayer is not just for specific times and places, but for any and all times throughout the day. God is always listening and delights in hearing from us.”
You can order your book ($17.95 plus shipping) and be one of the first to enjoy this book. My book is due out in mid-August, but I will have early copies in early July!
Updated to say that the book has now officially released!
Order your autographed copy:
$17.95 plus shipping for inside the United States:
You can also see my book for sale here at Amazon and here at the OSV Bookstore. I also saw it available at Target and Walmart, as well as other places. Feel free to order from this page, or from my publisher (OSV KIDS), from Amazon, Target, Walmart, or your local heroic Catholic bookstore!
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Finn and Shayne Stanfield on Annunciation Radio. We shared a very meaningful conversation. Take a listen by clicking the image below.
Get your autographed copy of “30 Marian Eucharistic Visits” here
A brief description from EWTN: “Today’s guest offers inspired suggestions on what to pray about in Adoration, and a down-to-earth portrayal of St. Faustina, to whom Jesus entrusted the message of Divine Mercy.”
Enjoy at your leisure! And if you like it, please give it a “thumbs up” on Youtube!
I recently chatted with the Miracle Hunter. You can listen to our conversation: It is on the EWTN show page (aired 11/11/2023). Just click here and look for that date.
I was blessed, very happy, and honored to present on the life and spirituality of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts a few days ago on dear St. Fasutina’s feast day. It was wonderful to see all of the folks who came out to partake in the amazing graces of the day — many coming to my presentation, and asking many great questions during our Q&A following my talk. I thoroughly enjoyed having to have a chance to chat with them afterward at my book signing held at the Gift Shop.
Click on the video image below (from Instagram) if you would like to watch my presentation at the Saint Faustina Center at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
I was Johnnette William’s guest on EWTN’s “Women of Grace” show, discussing my new book “30 Marian Eucharistic Visits: Adoring Jesus with His Mother.” Here is Part One of our two episodes. You can check it out right here.
