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title: "Catholic Moments: Judy Klein and Thomas Awiapo"
description: On this week's episode of Catholic Moments, Lisa Hendey interviews author and speaker Judy Klein and Catholic Relief Services spokesperson Thomas Awiapo. Listen for a dose of Lenten encouragement.
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# Catholic Moments: Judy Klein and Thomas Awiapo

Feb 28, 2015 1:07:45 PM  |  by [CM Hangout](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/cmpodcast)

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I'm happy to share the recording of this week's episode of the all new "Catholic Moments", which is now airing as a bi-weekly radio program on Radio Maria USA. In this episode, we were honored to feature the work of Catholic author and speaker Judy Klein and Catholic Relief Services spokesperson Thomas Awiapo.

## Listen:

[audio mp3="http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150223catholicmoments.mp3"][/audio]

*Listen here or [visit RadioMariaUSA.com to listen](http://radiomaria.us/february-23-2015/)*

## Judy Klein

[![Miracle Man by Judy Klein](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Miracle-Man-cover-261x400.jpeg?width=200&height=306&name=Miracle-Man-cover-261x400.jpeg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Miracle-Man-cover.jpeg) Miracle Man by Judy Klein

Judy Klein is a Catholic theologian and founder of Memorare Ministries, a ministry dedicated to bringing a hope to those who are suffering. A “revert” to Catholicism, Judy is a public speaker, blogger, and author. Her newest book, *[Miracle Man](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OI2A5EW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00OI2A5EW&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom&linkId=ERPF2DJXWSIBMGNL)*, chronicles her late husband Bernie’s near death experience and deathbed conversion. Visit Judy Klein at [www.memorareministries.com](http://www.memorareministries.com).

## Links:

- [Memorareministries.com](http://www.memorareministries.com)
- Book: *[Miracle Man](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OI2A5EW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00OI2A5EW&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom&linkId=ERPF2DJXWSIBMGNL)*
- Social Media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/memorareministries)

## Thomas Awiapo

[![CRS-Rice-Bowl-For-Lent-For-Life](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CRS-Rice-Bowl-For-Lent-For-Life-550x400.jpg?width=200&height=146&name=CRS-Rice-Bowl-For-Lent-For-Life-550x400.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CRS-Rice-Bowl-For-Lent-For-Life.jpg)Thomas Awiapo was orphaned before the age of 10 in Ghana. His search for food led him to a school where CRS Rice Bowl funds were providing lunch.Thomas survived and continued school, earning a master’s degree. Today, Thomas works for Catholic Relief Services and trains community leaders throughout Ghana. Learn more about Rice Bowl at [http://www.crsricebowl.org/](http://www.crsricebowl.org/)

## Links:

- [CRSricebowl.org](http://www.crsricebowl.org/)
- Social Media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CRSRiceBowl), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CRSRiceBowl), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5PsPjJAk-2gYW3ln67ezVds52lEo9EM)

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