I posted a consultation last month for screenwriter/actress Kathleen Jones — she was looking for help naming the main character in the show she’s writing, which she describes as “the first Catholic scripted comedy,” “a Parks and Rec style comedy about a failing Catholic parish and the laypeople that try to bring it back to life”!

Your new favorite TV show is called FOR THE LOVE OF GOD (follow it on Instagram and Twitter!) and Kathleen’s made her decision about the name of its main character! She writes,

“I picked Tess!! Mother Teresa has always been a patron of mine (she was my confirmation saint, and my confirmation name is Teresa). I love her quote, ‘Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there where you are.’ And where I am is a writer and actress in the arts! Something about the name Tess feels friendly, comedic and bright. And I think it matches well with her sister Molly. Thank you so much for your help, Kate!!“

TESS!! I’m so excited!! Tess was my number one favorite suggestion for her!!💃💃💃

I also LOVE the connection to Mother Teresa!! Not only does it have personal significance for Kathleen, which is awesome, but Tess is just back from a trip to India in the pilot and there’s even a reference made to Mother Teresa, which gives it a really nice tie-in. And secondarily — but very cool — today is the feast of St. Edith Stein, aka St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and Tess’ last name is Benny — Tess Benny! Teresa Benedicta! The Communion of Saints is everywhere! 😂🥰

Kathleen is going to be on Jen Fulwiler’s show on Sirius XM (Channel 129) on August 15 (feast of the Assumption!) at 2:00 talking about this awesome project!

I know you’re all excited as I am about this great show (I read the pilot, it’s hilarious!), and it’s SO FUN that we all were able to weigh in with our ideas for the main character!

Don’t forget to follow Kathleen on Instagram and Twitter for updates on FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!

My book, Catholic Baby Names for Girls and Boys: Over 250 Ways to Honor Our Lady (Marian Press, 2018), is available to order from ShopMercy.org and Amazon — perfect for expectant parents, name enthusiasts, and lovers of Our Lady!