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Madeline Pecora Nugent, CFP

I am a wife, mother of 5 children, grandmother of 4 grandchildren.
I am Minister General Confraternity of Penitents
I am also an Author of the following books :

Saint Anthony: Words of Fire, Life of Light (Pauline Books and Media)
Clare and Her Sisters: Lovers of the Poor Christ (Pauline Books and Media)
Divine Office for Dodos (Catholic Book Publishing Company)

I am Co-author of Love-Ability (New City Press)

I am the Author of the following Online Books:
Having Your Baby When You or Others Say No!
My Child, My Gift: A Positive Response to Serious Prenatal Diagnosis

In addition, I am the Author of over 800 stories of patron saints

I also am a Writer for Messenger of Saint Anthony

Check out Confraternity of Peniten

Latest Articles By Madeline Pecora Nugent, CFP

What Is the Best Way to Pray?

Periodically, as Minister General of the Confraternity of Penitents, I get asked, "What is the best way to pray"? People who ask this question generally want to know if the Divine Office counts more with God, or will bring them closer to God, than, for example, the Rosary.
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How to Discern a Third Order Vocation

Picture this. You are at a friend's party and an attractive person of the opposite sex meets your eye. You can't help overhearing the laughter of that other one and the comments made about topics that interest you. You make a comment yourself and now you are part of the engaging conversation.
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The Fast of Saint Martin: Preparation for Christmas

For those in the know, we are currently well into the Fast of St. Martin. For those not in the know, they will wonder what in the world is that! The Fast of St. Martin was practiced in medieval times to prepare for Christmas. It predated the current Advent preparation.
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Simple Safety Tip for Latch Key Kids

I am still a little shaky. This morning about 7:15 AM our doorbell rang, followed by frantic knocking at the door. “I’m coming!”, I called out in response.
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Penance: Not Just for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday = penance, right? At least this is what most Catholics think about penance. But penance means conversion, and conversion is not reserved for Ash Wednesday.
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