Episode 298: Joan Watson on her book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity (July 20, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Joan Watson on her book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. (July 20, 2026)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. She speaks with authority, tenderness, and with a burning desire for your holiness. Let her coach you. And let God, through her and out of complete love for you, make you new.https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417556X