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 five 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 works include  "Speaking One's Soul: Magnifying God's Word in a Madly Godless World," co authored with Mary Sobel Ott, and "Leonie's Labyrinth:  A Catholic Parent's Love Map through the Maze of Mental Illness now available through Enroute Books and Media." 

Latest Articles By Patricia Hershwitzky, Ed.S

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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I Was In Prison, and Your Visit Led Me to Hell

I Was In Prison, and Your Visit Led Me to Hell

Not all works touted as "mercy" are necessarily so, though superficially they may seem to be. Genuine mercy always seeks the good of the other, true justice, and does not disguise itself in speech and acts that derail conversion, thwart the transformation of a hard heart , and excuse just consequences.
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A Gentle Whisperer; A Powerful Advocate

A Gentle Whisperer; A Powerful Advocate

The late Dr. Paul Thigpen, a prolific writer and speaker, will be remembered for how he and his love of Catholicism influenced thousands of lives. However, it was in his everyday encounters at the Parish level with persons that converted whole families for which he will be held hearts and souls long into the future.
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