Spirituality and the Summer Months
Don’t you find the summer months a wonderful time to catch up on your reading? I once stumbled upon a book written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, who is a Doctor of a Church. It had me on the edge of my seat. I know summer can get busy with trips to the waterpark,...
Book Review: The Joy-Filled Broken Heart by Mary Lou Rosien
When we are dealing with problems (big or small), the thing we most need–and the last thing we want–is some perspective. It’s easy to be overcome by the troubles we’re experiencing, the suffering we’re undergoing; it’s easy to let that suffering rob us of our joy....
Happy Solemnity of Our Lord
Take time today to reflect on the Ascension of Our Lord.
Book Review: Blue-Eyed Doll by Deanna K. Klingel
Did you think that the custom of classroom pen-pal letter exchanges and sending “Flat Stanley” on trips around the world made its educational debut in the 21st century? Deanna Klingel’s novel Blue-Eyed Doll tells the story of a very unique cultural exchange that took...
How To Give Your Children a Great Catholic Education
Let’s face it. The Catholic education of our children is really up to us. Even if we send our children to the best Catholic schools, to greatest CCD programs or the most inspiring, orthodox youth retreats, we can’t complain if our kids turn 18 and don’t know their...
The Power of Prayer
+ JMJ March 19, 2016 Dynamic Women of Faith Conference And it is a special joy to be with you today on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the Patron of Canada. Let’s turn to him now to ask him to intercede for us: O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so...
The Treasure and Value of Family Storytelling
One of the best ways to keep your family close as it grows and adds members, either by birth, adoption, or later on with your child’s own marriage and children, is to integrate storytelling into the rhythm of your family life. Storytelling need not be elaborately...
The DWF Conference – Spiritual Nourishment for Moms & More
The Dynamic Women of Faith Conference, held this weekend (3/19/16), at the John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre was, well DYNAMIC! With speakers such as Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Anne Jamieson, Deacon Doug McManaman, Dorothy Pilarski and, my personal favorite, Sister...
Invitation Challenge
Good Morning! Thank you for registering for the Dynamic Women of Faith conference. The phone has been ringing off the hook! Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions, CLICK HERE. If you have registered more than one person, I trust you have emailed us the...
Motherhood Matters: Reflection on Motherhood
A new crop of mothers in our world use social media and technology in every aspect of their daily lives. When you are a mother with young children, these outlets are often used to vent, to talk about all of the struggles. Many of us weren't prepared for the long...