A.J. Cattapan

Award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. Host of "Cath-Lit Live!" on Facebook & YouTube. ELA teacher. Ed.D. Member of ACFW, CWG, SCBWI, & MWA.

[A.J. Cattapan @AJCattapan]

@professornez @Pontifex Vatican City is only 0.19 square miles so it does not have a wall bigger than China around it. In fact, one side of Vatican City (St. Peter’s Square) does not have any wall at all. You simply walk across the street from Rome, Italy, to Vatican City. No passport required.

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@FoxProMAGA @mary_pezzulo The priest did contact them in advance: https://t.co/9opqL2C6jN

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@MiscreaRichard @mary_pezzulo The priest did call in advance: https://t.co/9opqL2C6jN

[Christopher Rziha @CRziha]

So blessed for the opportunity to join A.J. Cattapan on her series, “Cath-lit Live,” for a discussion on Spanish mysticism, Eucharistic dramas, and Catholic literature, including my own novel, _The Way of Lucherium_. Check out our conversation here: https://t.co/Cxx07dgT6M

[Steven R. McEvoy @SRMcEvoy]

A review of Hope Without Borders 30 Days with Frances Xavier Cabrini by @AJCattapan part of the Great Spiritual Teachers Series from @avemariapress https://t.co/Yytu4OrPj0 This was one of the volumes I really connected with. This is an excellent read, it is one I really enjoyed reading. I can easily recommend this volume and the series as a whole, and I look forward to reading others in the series. If you have not given any in this series a try this would be an excellent starting point. #BookReview

[Barb Szyszkiewicz @franciscanmom]

“St. Katharine Drexel was able to do what the young man in today’s Gospel story could not do. She found a way to use the resources she had been given to serve others.” Daily Gospel Reflection for March 3, 2025 by @AJCattapan https://t.co/H5221bMPMv via @CatholicMomCom

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A reflection on St. Katharine Drexel, today's Gospel, and Ignatius's idea of "downward mobility."

Daily Gospel Reflection for March 3, 2025 https://t.co/7ZAmsx31b0

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My comment on an Instagram post for @HallowApp was quoted in this long-form tweet (Can I still call it a tweet if it's now called X?) from @Church_Pop.

Who else is doing this Advent challenge on Hallow?

[ChurchPOP @Church_POP]

Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app, announced that several celebrity musicians will join their 2024 Advent prayer challenge.

The Advent Pray25 Prayer Challenge is Hallow's annual Advent campaign to "prepare your heart for Christmas and rediscover the wonder of Christ’s coming into this world and into our heart."

"The theme of this year’s challenge is 'For God So Loved the World,' from John 3:16: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life,'" the website states.

"We’ll dive deep into the real meaning behind this verse and how it brings to life so beautifully the depth of God’s love for us – a love so heartbreakingly deep that He gives us, at Christmas, His only Son, knowing the life He was leading Him to."

Hallow announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, that musicians Gwen Stefani, Matt Maher, Lauren Daigle, and Sarah Kroger will join the Advent Pray25 Prayer Challenge with a song each Saturday of Advent.

Gwen Stefani will contribute a Christmas song, Lauren Daigle will provide "a powerful song and testimony of encountering God’s love," and Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger will sing an original duet.

Several other notable figures will also help lead Hallow's Advent Pray25 Challenge.

Jonathan Roumie, Bear Grylls, Sr. Agnus Dei, SV, and actor Kevin James, to name a few, will contribute with prayer and reflections.

"It’s truly going to be an incredible few weeks experiencing God’s love through prayer, meditation, and music," the Hallow's Instagram post says.

Here's Hallow's music announcement below:

Here's the text of the post:
"We’ve had such a hard time keeping this announcement to ourselves…

🎄 Join Gwen Stefani, Lauren Daigle, Matt Maher, and Sarah Kroger as special guests in the Advent Pray25 challenge! Each Saturday this Advent, we’ll encounter God’s love through music. 🙏

This Advent, we will hear:

🎵 An incredible Christmas song by @gwenstefani, three-time Grammy Award winner and coach on The Voice
🎶 A powerful song and testimony of encountering God’s love from @lauren_daigle, two-time Grammy Award-winning artist
🎼 An original duet from our longtime favorites @mattmahermusic and @skroger

It’s truly going to be an incredible few weeks experiencing God’s love through prayer, meditation, and music. We can’t wait! 🙌 Let us know below what you’re most excited about this Advent Pray25!"
Social media users express their excitement regarding the music announcement.

"May their music help prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord this Advent," Amy J. Cattapan said.

"Love this. Wow, the 25-day challenge and worship music from great music artists. Incredibly amazing and beautiful for the Christmas Season!" Sue Staab wrote.

"I love how you’re reaching out of the Catholic circle. It’s refreshing," Christopher Quinn also said.

"Can’t wait for this lineup! 👏 Thank you, @hallowapp," Leia Idea added.

Will you join Hallow's Advent Pray25 Prayer Challenge?

✍️ by Jacqueline Burkepile

[A.J. Cattapan @AJCattapan]

Happy Feast of St. Ignatius!

It’s a great day to pray the suscipe.

#stignatius #prayer

[Barb Szyszkiewicz @franciscanmom]

“Would you give everything you have to gain the kingdom of heaven? How much would you be willing to sacrifice?” #DailyGospel by @AJCattapan https://t.co/XVffiGmroA via @CatholicMomCom

[Carmela A. Martino @carmelamartino]

I'm a huge fan of @AJCattapan's 7 Riddles to Nowhere!

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@carmelamartino Thank you!

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@FrGoyo Praise God! Will continue to pray for you as you fight the good fight.

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@FrGoyo Praying for you, Fr. Goyo. May the Prince of Peace continue to give you comfort.

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@Father_LoCoco My niece also works for WOF and is expecting her first child next month. Just realized the arrival of my great nephew might be announced by Bishop Barron! 🤯

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@gloria_purvis Sadly, this reminds me of the play “A Raisin in the Sun.”

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@FrGoyo St. Anthony, please intercede for Fr. Goyo! 🙏🏼🙏🏼😍

[Jonathan @JonathanRoumie]

Let’s goooo! Finally!!
TOMORROW NIGHT!
7P ET

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@PrincipalPick Woohoo! You got this! 🙏🏼🎉🔥

[Gwen Stefani @gwenstefani]

@blakeshelton Obsessed !! Can’t wait for season 4 @thechosentv u better not watch w out me!! Gx

[Barb Szyszkiewicz @franciscanmom]

"If we don’t help others take that first step to learning the love of Christ, we’ll never have an opportunity to share with them the depths of our faith." By @AJCattapan
#DailyGospel https://t.co/01r93tEdvW