Kids Grow up FAST – Has that been YOUR experience?
Motherhood is enough. That’s not to say having other passions like painting, running, reading, sailboating, golfing, quilting or working …
Patiently Waiting — What Advent Means to Me — 2022
On December 3rd Catholic Moms Group hosted an advent retreat for moms at my parish of St. Benedict in Etobicoke …
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the Shelf
Advent is a precious season of waiting in anticipation for the birth of Jesus, the Saviour …
Are you afraid to start a Catholic Moms Group? Are you sitting on the fence?
Today I want to reach out to all the moms who are on the fence about starting a …
Looking for Satisfaction in Your Life? Catholic Moms Group Can Help
A recent repot from Statistics Canada revealed that there are varying degrees of …
Why do we need Mary?
Because God chose Mary to become the mother of His son. Just as a chosen person is groomed for an important and worthy task, I believe that our Heavenly Father groomed …
Why Catholic Moms Need Each Other
When Dorothy, founder and spokeswoman for Catholic Moms Group, had her first child, she was ecstatic, but also overwhelmed …
Getting to know Saint Joseph
The Blessed Mother was my introduction to Christianity. I always venerated Mother Mary, who guided me to our Saviour amidst the whispers and promptings of the Holy …
I am BUSY – Are you?
I am busy. It is the most common response I get to the question, “Do you want to join my Catholic Moms Group?” I can’t, I am too busy. “Do you want to help out at school?” …
LENT: What’s it all about?
As the Lenten season is quickly approaching, I am thinking more and more about how to make this Lent more meaningful and more fruitful. We are so blessed that our faith starts with the anticipation and the wonderous …
3 Skills for Running a Catholic Moms Group
From 2002 to 2010 I had the opportunity to lead and organize a mothers group, and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to bring my children every week to the church …
The Sacrament of Reconciliation: The way to a deeper union with Christ
Imagine that we have a special guest coming to our house, this weekend! How would we prepare for this? …
Women and the “New Normal” by Heather King
Not sure how your New Year has started? But for many of us, it’s been with quite the bang. During this pandemic, our ministry has been taking a look at how this pandemic …
Preparing in Hope: an Advent Reflection by Dr. Josephine Lombardi
Recently, I facilitated a few Advent reflections on the theme of “Preparing in Hope.” Many participants have asked for some of the …
5 Tips on How to be a Great Mother in Law
We have all heard mother-in-law jokes. They are usually negative humor with a bite to them. We all want to avoid the MIL stereotype and here’s some hints to help us do that …
MG Leaders – Don’t Let COVID Break You!
As we enter another COVID school year, we are bracing ourselves for a different vibe on how teaching and learning will be delivered. Some families have opted to home school, some have opted for online, and some have decided …
5 Ways to Have Fun During the Summer Months
The air is warm, the sun is blazing, and the kids are home. Summer is the perfect time to kick back and relax, while also reconnecting with family! As moms, it can be hard to juggle work, running a household …
What Makes a Good Mother Good? — 10 Characteristics
It’s Mother’s Day, and I feel called to share with you a reflection I wrote about my mom. I feel called to tell you a little bit about her… Our family immigrated to Canada from Poland when I was just a little over two years old …
Lent Feels a Little Different This Year
The year 2020 was difficult for everyone, and because of the pandemic, we gave up so much: seeing loved ones and friends, events like weddings and funerals, and even being able to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. With lockdowns still happening …
What can we do to keep Advent holy during COVID-19?
Mother’s Group leaders take note! Covid19 has changed the parameters of our meetings and celebrating mass, but it has not dampened our spirits. If you haven’t noticed, this year is a bit different than years passed. COVID may have put roadblocks in meeting and gathering …
Mother’s Group Leaders Called to Lead
Mother’s Group leaders take note! Covid19 has changed the parameters of our meetings and celebrating mass, but it has not dampened our spirits. Many of us may not be hosting face-to-face gatherings. That is understandable as parishes …