--- title: "Art as a Form of Prayer with Jen Norton #240" description: Catholic Momcast host Allison Gingras welcomes artist Jen Norton from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/art-as-prayer-240#) [CATHOLIC MOMCAST](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/tag/catholic-momcast) # Art as a Form of Prayer with Jen Norton #240 Jun 14, 2023 6:00:00 AM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/author/lisa-m-hendey) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg) *Catholic Momcast host Allison Gingras welcomes artist Jen Norton from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California.* --- To listen to this week's podcast, simply hit "play" above, or subscribe in [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357?mt=2), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXRob2xpY21vbWNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M), or [Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8) Jen creates artwork that celebrates the joy of her Catholic faith. The process of painting helps her connect more deeply with her prayer life. Her current work is focused on representing ancient faith traditions in a colorful, folk-style way, suitable for both liturgy and home.  #### Show Note Links:   -  [https://twitter.com/nortonstudio](https://twitter.com/nortonstudio) [https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jen-norton](https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jen-norton) - [https://www.instagram.com/jennortonart/](https://www.instagram.com/jennortonart/)  - [https://www.jennortonartstudio.com](https://www.jennortonartstudio.com/)  - [https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jen-norton](https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jen-norton)  - [https://www.zazzle.com/store/jennortonartstudio/collections](https://www.zazzle.com/store/jennortonartstudio/collections)   We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. Email us at [editor@catholicmom.com](mailto:editor@catholicmom.com) or send us a voicemail or connect on social media. > [Celebrating faith through art in a lovely conversation with Allison Gingras and artist Jen Norton. #CatholicMom](https://ctt.ac/qlb3j) ![Catholic Momcast 1](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%201.png?width=860&name=Catholic%20Momcast%201.png) --- Copyright 2023 Lisa M. 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