Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood
"In a simple and heartfelt manner, Pat Gohn breaks open the meaning of being a woman, offering insights and encouragement from her own experience. In a world filled with messages distorting the real beauty of womanhood,Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodaciousis a breath of fresh air. Inspirational, yet very practical!" --Anastasia Northrop, President of Theology of the Body International Alliance, Founder of the National Catholic Single Conference"How desperately humanity needs to reclaim the true beauty and dignity of woman, for as woman goes, so goes the human race. Pat Gohn's book is a great gift in this regard. She demonstrates that the Catholic Church's true vision of woman is, indeed, bold and audacious--bodacious!" --Christopher West, Author ofAt the Heart of the Gospel"Pat Gohn captures the essence of Catholic thinking on the extraordinary gift God has given in the creation of the two sexes, each empowered to love the other as He loved us. While focusing on women and their peculiar gifts--receptivity, generosity, sensitivity and maternity--the book rises to a delightful and inspiring vision of every Catholic's mission to evangelize in Jesus' name." --Janet Benestad, Secretary for Faith Formation and Evangelization , Archdiocese of Boston"Beautifully written and wonderfully insightful, this book is a joy and an inspiration. Pat Gohn is creative, courageous and profound in her writing. She skillfully weaves Catholic teaching with genuine human experience. Every Catholic woman (and many men) will benefit from reading this book." --Rev. Dave Dwyer, C.S.P., Host ofThe Busted Halo Show"Pat Gohn is the trusted friend with whom you wish to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation. She's the 'bodacious' gal who will have you laughing out loud and noting the great joy to be found in everyday blessings in life. She's the profound catechist who will hold your hand and draw you closer to Christ. Live, love, and laugh with Gohn and you'll soon discover that you too are blessed, beautiful, and yes, even bodacious in your own unique way!" --Lisa M. Hendey, Author ofA Book of Saints for Catholic Moms"Pat Gohn makes a convincing argument that--contrary to most media messaging--the Catholic Church has been sharing a view of the fullness of feminine genius, strength, and beauty that is downright holistic at its well-rounded depths.Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodaciousis such a perfectly-timed (and sanely, gently offered) look at the 'being' part of modern womanhood that I cannot help but think the Holy Spirit wants this message out!" --Elizabeth Scalia, Author ofStrange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life