About a year and a half ago I really knew nothing about blogging. A friend of mine suggested I look into it . . . and I shrugged it off.
Then a few months later I bought an e-book and started talking to other bloggers. My interest was sparked, and it has opened up a whole knew world for me!
I truly believe in the saying (attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena):
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world ablaze!”
Here are some bloggers I believe are setting the world on fire by being just who they are meant to be! Check out their blogs if you have not already!
Annie Deddens (Catholic Wife, Catholic Life)
Facebook page: Catholic Wife, Catholic Life
“What’s your blog about?”
The name basically says it all: It’s about being a Catholic wife and living an authentic Catholic life 🙂 So I write a lot about marriage, about love & service — about how to live & love authentically in the world we’re living in. I also write about prayer and how to get through hard things. Because there are so many hard things we’re all dealing with. I sort of hope that my blog reminds people that they’re not alone in their suffering — that someone else is walking this path with them, and that there are good things, too — beautiful things, even, in the midst of our pain and suffering.
“What do you like most about writing?”
My favorite thing about writing is when someone reads what I’ve written and says, “Me too. That happens to me too. That’s my experience too.” That’s when I’m reminded more than ever that we belong to each other and that we’re not all that different. I love that reminder and that connection.
“What type of wine is your favorite?”
I’ll go back and forth between a glass of pinot grigio and a glass of merlot. Mmmm!
“What is your favorite chocolate?”
I’m not a huge chocolate lover, but if I had to pick one, it’d be dark chocolate. Especially if it’s covering cashews 
😉
“What is your favorite prayer and/or quote?”
I absolutely love the Memorare — my husband & I pray it together all the time. And my favorite quote is this one by Bl. Chiara Luce Badano: “I have nothing left, but I still have my heart, and with that I can always love.”
Douglas Johnson (Doug on Tap)
Facebook page: Doug on Tap
What is your blog about?
My wife is a well known pro-life speaker and advocate. Most of my blog posts are pro-life related and include stories about our journey into the pro-life movement. That, and I love giving commentary regarding current pro-life related issues.
Also, my blog is about my adventures as a stay at home dad. We have 5 children, and as of right now, my wife is pregnant with twins. Our oldest is our nine year old daughter then we have four boys ages 4,3,2,&1. No matter what I am writing, I like to be as honest and unfiltered as possible. I try to use as much humor as possible in my writing. When it comes to parenting, a good sense of humor is your best friend. That, and feeling like your not the only one going through the same type of craziness with your family.
What do you like most about writing?
What type of wine (or beverage) is your favorite?
What is your favorite chocolate (or dessert)?
What is your favorite prayer and/or quote?
This prayer pretty much sums up my primary job as a parent. Be balanced and loving. I am honored to be a parent and I do not take this vocation lightly.
O God the Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for eternal life: help me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true piety, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the company of the blessed Angels and Saints.
Leana Bowler (Rosaries and Rainbows)
Facebook Page: Rosaries and Rainbows
What is your blog about?
As a joyful mother of four precious blessings and one little saint in heaven, I blog about our Catholic faith, motherhood, marriage, and everyday life with a lot of humor and a lot of heart.
What do you like most about writing?
I love writing because I get to share what God puts on my heart and prayerfully be an encouragement.
What type of wine (or beverage) is your favorite?
My favorite beverage is coffee, coffee, coffee. I call it my mommy fuel.
What is your favorite chocolate (or dessert)?
My favorite chocolate is dark chocolate.
What is your favorite prayer and/or quote?
My favorite quote are the words of Our Lady, “do whatever he tells you.” Words to live by!
Do you have a blog you love to read, or a writer that you love? Tell us about him or her!
What a great list! So many great bloggers out there, I love following new people!
Thanks Christina! I really need to take time each day to read more!
Thanks Amy. I look forward to Part II.
So fun! I also love to hear about why people gave their blog the name they did. I think I’ll have to send my husband Doug on Tap’s link. 🙂
Love this list! I love finding new blogs to read through 🙂