Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S
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Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S

Patricia Hershwitzky, a three-decade educator, holds a degree in Political Science, minor journalism; a Masters in Education and an Educational Specialist degree. Since the early 1990's, she has published numerous articles and letters, along with four books, including:: "Teaching the City of God in the City of Man: Pursuing Salvation Education." Her background includes advocacy for children in the womb. pregnant mothers in crisis, the mentally challenged and emotionally ill. As a breast cancer survivor, Patricia has encouraged women to embrace Catholic responses--meditations and prayer-- during treatment. She is a member of the Guild of St. Benedict Joseph Labre and recently made her promise to the Secular Order of the Servants of Mary. Her most recent work, "Speaking One's Soul: Magnifying God's Word in a Madly Godless World," co authored with Mary Sobel Ott, is now available through Enroute Books and Media. A current focus is finalizing a Catholic parental guide through the maze of mental illness.

Latest Articles By Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S

Are You An Awkward Mother? Navigating Parenting a "Different" Child

Are You An Awkward Mother? Navigating Parenting a "Different" Child

What is an awkward mother? She is the mother who gazes devoutly at a serene image of Our Blessed Mother holding the contented Infant Jesus on her lap, thinking, “I am the mother whose child will not sit, anywhere, for more than five seconds.” She is the mother who may have only birthed two children, but their needs are to “the exponential power of three.”
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Help for Millions of Anxious Marthas in the World

Help for Millions of Anxious Marthas in the World

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10: 41-42. Martha has been scurrying about serving the Lord. Jesus cites, though, her anxiety and worry about “many things,” which raises the point: There was something deeper than concern about perfect hospitality here.
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All Else Is From the Evil One

All Else Is From the Evil One

What is wrong with us? Recent Mass readings from the Book of Kings seem to mirror the current Catholic Church’s capitulation to the pagan gods of today, though Jesus Christ proclaimed how to live as royalty under His Kingship. Particularly in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, He sums up the ideal faith life: “So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (V 48)
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All Are Migrants on the Way to Our True Native Land

All Are Migrants on the Way to Our True Native Land

Pope Leo XIV’s recent Address “ Meeting with Organizations Working for the Integration of Migrants” is a recommended read in its entirety for faithful Catholics Succinctly, this relatively short presentation beautifully embraced both immigrants and natives with respect to virtuous Christian principles. For our true mission is sharing the Good News, and our true native land is the City of God.
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Voter Rosary

Voter Rosary

Praying with intention and purpose helps lead the mind and soul to virtuous decisions. The Holy Rosary and Mysteries provide mediative considerations when assessing the character of and praying for candidates for public office. Although most are not Catholic, reason will help evaluate the speech and actions of any political figure and specify prayer petitions..
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Blue States Turning Deadly Gray

Blue States Turning Deadly Gray

Even before the Bernie Sanders, AOCs, and Mamdani’s, Blue States of America were decaying, and more than a handful now appear like hideous corpses: hued Gray States. Faithful Catholics are not helpless in this crisis however. We need to be prayerful, informed and act in good conscience in any worldly affairs, including politics.
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Red Foxes in the Vineyard

Red Foxes in the Vineyard

Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that damage the vineyards; for our vineyards are in bloom. (The Song of Songs—Solomon—2:15). The Catholic Church has been sounding the drumbeat about the wolves, especially of Wall Street and on the battlefield, but we all better pay attention to the little red foxes in the Vineyard.
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What Would Father John Harvey Say? Calumny Against Courage

What Would Father John Harvey Say? Calumny Against Courage

For many years, Father John Harvey led Courage International to the astounding Apostolate it is today, including the family association EnCourage. After the latest Synod mischaracterization of this wonderful group, I felt troubled. However, contemplating how Father John Harvey -- who I once met--might respond helped bring me peace of mind and soul.
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It's All Greek to Me--Paying Attention to Scripture Interpretation

It's All Greek to Me--Paying Attention to Scripture Interpretation

We are awash in many different Bibles, some superior to others. However, more alarming is how social media has distorted or manipulated Scripture to promote misleading or outright false interpretations that appeal to our self will rather than God's all loving Will for our lives into eternity. We are responsible for knowing and seeking understanding.
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