Cath-Lit Live: Coached by Catherine of Siena

Amy J. Cattapan interviews Joan Watson about her new book, Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity(Scepter Publishers).

"Cath-Lit Live!" features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, "Cath-Lit Live!" gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well. 

Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity by Joan Watson (Scepter Publishers)

What if one of the Church's most fiery mystics could mentor you in prayer, charity, and holiness, right where you are? Walk alongside St. Catherine of Siena as she teaches you how to grow in love of God, neighbor, and the Church. Drawing deeply from her letters and prayers, this book brings Catherine's bold wisdom into your daily life— not as a distant mystic to admire, but as a spiritual coach who meets you in your struggles and calls you to rise above them. Catherine doesn't ask you to levitate or to live on nothing but the Eucharist. She asks you to begin. Again and again. Through daily prayer, honest self-knowledge, and sacrificial love, she shows how every Christian, no matter how weak or ordinary, can become a saint. Whether you're battling distraction, discouragement, pride, or sloth, Catherine has been there— and she will not let you stay stuck.

About the Author: 

Joan Watson is a Catholic speaker and writer who loves to make Scripture, theology, liturgy, and history accessible and applicable. She currently works as Pilgrim Formation Manager for Verso Ministries, a Catholic company who aims to facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ through pilgrimage. With a bachelor degree in history from Christendom College and a masters in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, she has worked for the Church and various religious apostolates for 20 years. She is also contributor to the work of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, teaching two courses on Emmaus Academy, and also as one of the six weekly presenters on their podcast Letters from Home. She’s the author of several books, the most recent Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity from Scepter Press. Propelled by Luke 12:48, she is passionate about helping others encounter Christ and enter into friendship with Him through the daily circumstances of life.

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