Lisa M. Hendey

It was an honor to hang out with Sister @juliafspa.bsky.social on Messy Jesus Business podcast. Join us!!

So Many Cords, So Little Time The proliferation of electronic cords in my life feels significant. Taking the time to lighten my load is healing.

I’m working on #decluttering our home, and apparently, writing a Substack post is part of that process!
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Messy Jesus Business Live at Religious Education Congress - Messy Jesus Business Sister Julia Walsh will interview Lisa Hendey live at the Religious Education Conference in Anaheim, CA on February 22.

I get to record a Messy Jesus Business podcast interview of @lisahendey.bsky.social at #RECongress
It will happen on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration booth #173 in the Anaheim Convention Center! YAY

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Sale alert! My book "I'm a Saint in the Making" seems to be on sale for a huge discount! If you're looking for a gift for a young readers in your life, you can grab it today for only $8.49 at amzn.to/4hRUFGi

3 Memorable Superbowl Moments from Someone Who Missed the Whole Thing You really can get a flavor of the big game without watching television. I loved the Lady Gaga pregame and the "Dunkings" extended advertisement. My jury is still out on the Novartis breast cancer ad.

3 memorable Superbowl moments from someone who missed the whole thing…

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Kindness Always Matters, Especially Now With an assist from a preschooler, Glenn Campbell, and the Dalai Lama, transforming February's heart-laden imagery into true acts of love feels important...

With an assist from a preschooler, Glenn Campbell, and the Dalai Lama, transforming February's heart-laden imagery into true acts of love feels important...

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Does My Life Need an Edit? Applying lessons from writing to "real life" can often help put things in a different perspective when life feels stressful and overwhelming.

Writing today about the life edit I sorely need. open.substack.com/pub/lisahend...

What’s in Your “Go Bag”? Thanks to those of you who have checked in our well-being and safety amidst the ongoing fires in Los Angeles.

Writing today about the fires and how we decide what to take with us in emergency situations. I’d love to hear your answer to my question there, “What’s in Your Go Bag?”

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For friends who use @duolingo I’m “lhendey” there. Feel free to reach out and connect. This year, I learned a lot from my friends about how to make the most of my daily learning time. If you have a favorite tip, trick, or suggestion please share it here! Gracias!!

My ❤️ is at Notre Dame today.
Go Irish ☘️

Sunset walks on campus have a different feel. Slower, but spectacular 🌅

Cleaning up for the big day ahead 😊 #birds

Running Life's Race By Lisa M. Hendey     “Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,     they shall mount up with wings like e...

Thanks to Kelly Wahlquist and my friends at WINE: Women In the New Evangelization for the opportunity to write about Daddy today: catholicvineyard.com/index.php/20...

I completely forgot I’d written this months ago. It brings back wonderful memories 😊❤️☘️

That terrifying moment when you say a quick prayer, take a deep breath, and hit “send” on the first draft of a new book project. You’d think it would get easier with experience. But I feel as though it’s even more emotionally charged with every new project I write.

New bird friends in and around Santa Barbara #birds

This #NotreDame game is stressful. #GoIrish ☘️

Just a reminder for friends who celebrate the Advent season, my devotional "5 Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath" (Ave Maria Press) is a quick and easy way to share time with your family. Find it online at amzn.to/4g8fDQh

My ER doc husband is working today, so plans for this Black Friday include:

Editing my book manuscript
Finishing a talk for a Tuesday speaking engagement
Taking a long walk
Backing up Evernote files so I can offload that subscription

I’m being overly ambitious.

What are you up to today?

I’m entranced by the sky in this photo

Lovely Saturday morning walk with our community at the Balona Wetlands. Birds, marsh wildlife, and friends old and new. @paulistfathers.bsky.social

Loved your article! Thanks for all of the resources. I love walking in LA!

Hopefully I’m a trendsetter 😊

Ditto 😊

So the “bomb cyclone” is not a thing yet in LA. Hope everyone North of us is staying safe!

Wicked Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the...

Happy to have had a sneak peek at Wicked. I’m sharing my thoughts at lisahendey.com/wicked/
Spoiler Alert: I LOVED it!
#WickedMovie #wicked #teamelphaba

What it looks like when this Southern Californian dreams of a “❄️ White Christmas ❄️”

Saw it Sunday. I believe it exceeds the hype!

The “Little Man of Disneyland”—Patrick Begorra—has his house all decorated for Christmas 🎄
#Disney #Disneyland

Peace on Earth ✌️
#disneyland #disney #itsasmallworld

Some of my greatest dreams have come true this way. Great advice!