Catholic writer and speaker, Patti Maguire Armstrong has a degree in social work with a minor in psychology and a master’s in public administration. She worked in these fields before staying home full-time to raise her children.began as a secular magazine and newspaper writer. Writing began as a hobby. As a freelance writer, Patti has published more than 500 articles for both secular and religious publications. She has won the About.com "Reader's Choice" award, authored 11 books, including: Catholic Truths for Our Children (Scepter Publishers) as a guide to help parents pass on their Catholic faith, served as the managing editor and co-author of the Catholic best-selling Amazing Grace book series (Ascension Press), and just co-authored a book with Theresa Thomas, Big Hearted Families, (Scepter Publishers). She has been a guest on EWTN Television's "Live" program with Father Mitch Pacwa and twice on Doug Keck's "Bookmark" program and is regularly on Catholic Radio programs around the country. Patti contributes articles to the Integrated Catholic Life, Catholic Lane, Catholic Mom and Catholic Exchange eMagazines. She lives in North Dakota with her husband of 31 years, They are the parents of ten children, eight boys and two girls, including two adopted AIDS orphans from Kenya.