Ashes to Go !
I know most Catholics are off Facebook for Lent. Not me! I would like to share the JOYS of technology... this Lent. My daughter was getting on the GO TRAIN this morning to go to school (university) and guess what's at the GO STATION for commuters going downtown?...
Questions About the Conference
1. Who are the speakers this year? Dynamic Women of Faith Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Author, EWTN TV Host Anne Jamieson, Director of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Hamilton Deacon Douglas McManaman, Author Sister Maria Kateri, Sisters of Life Dorothy...
Proud of Self Hatred? Suicidal thoughts? Phony?
PROUD OF YOUR SELF-HATRED? "Stop! Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night." –1 Samuel 15:16 Saul "erected a trophy in his own honor" (1 Sm 15:12), though he was little in his own esteem (1 Sm 15:17). People who are proud of themselves often hate...
Save the Date – DWF Conference Saturday March 19, 2016
Our team of elves is busily working on organizing a conference and a Mother - Daughter event that is going to be the BEST ever! We are very excited about our keynote speaker - who will be announced shortly! Keep visiting the website for details. For now, save...
Divinity Revealed to Women
I recently was asked by someone to explain why the Church didn't elevate women (as priests etc.) in the early days of Christianity. This is the part in the conversation when internally, I start to look like an old Bugs Bunny cartoon with steam rising from my ears and...
Believe in Miracles Literally
For reflections on the gospel readings visit www.myCatholic.com. Jesus "broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples to distribute. He divided the two fish among all of them and they ate until they had their fill." –Mark 6:41-42 In the Christmas season, we...
Too Busy for Joy?
I am not sure if you have ever been a member of a choir, but for those of you have been, you will remember that preparing for Christmas meant weeks (and hours ) of practice. My dad, at different times, was both a church organist and choir member - and I have very...
Heartfelt Gratitude for the Gift of a Priest
I will never forget the heavenly joy filled my heart during a Mass at Toronto’s Holy Angels Church. My family had arranged our schedules to be at a special Mass, as Fr. Peter Gioppato, the pastor, celebrated 50 years in religious life. Fr. Gioppato has many God-given...
Is Your Life a Mess?
I do my best to read the Bible daily, turning my home page into MyCatholic.com is probably one of the best decisions I have made. It is a healthy reminder to keep the noise out of my mind first thing in the morning, turning to scripture and the beautiful reflections...
Book Review: The Defining Decade
Two winters ago I walked into an appointment for spiritual direction...and was directed to the self-help section of the book store. I had been told to buy The Defining Decade. I read it in a day and a half; it was transformative. The Defining Decade challenges...