Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty: How our Blessed Mother Guides Us to the Light of Christ
Two months into this dreadful pandemic, it is easy to have thoughts of worry, dread, anxiety, and hopelessness. I often wonder when this is going to be over …
A Mother in the House
During my childhood years (that’s the 1950’s) the Blessed Virgin Mary was a warm, embracing presence within the Catholic community. We named schools and churches after her, hung her picture in prominent places and constantly sought her intercession …
High Five – He’s ALIVE!!
Easter Monday is traditionally the day I stock up on enough half-price Easter treats to aid in keeping my little ones convinced it’s still Easter for the next 50 days. Like Jesus appearing by surprise to his disciples in the weeks following his Resurrection, surprise Easter-egg hunts pop up often throughout …
5 Important Reminders for Moms
Since we can’t meet face to face, live at our local parishes, we at CatholicMomsGroup.com have been hosting virtual Mother’s Group meetings. Every time I have been invited to speak at one of these meetings I am doing my best to remind moms of five things …
Holy Week at Home- Building Your Domestic Church
A flash of hope caught my eye as I scrolled mindlessly through the latest newsfeed barrage of handwashing and social distancing reminders. Less than two weeks before Easter everything, including our churches …
5 Ideas for “Living together in this new situation”
We are facing a new situation, like all new situations there are challenges but also immense graces. When faced with a challenge we can run in fear and panic, or we can stand firm in what we know to be true, trusting God …
3 Spiritual Tools for — Housework
I do not belong to a sub group of women who have immaculate houses. In fact, those types of houses (or women) scare me. If I walk into a house and it feels like a store front window, or hotel suite at the Sheraton, I begin …
Breaking Bread with Mom
Mother-daughter relationships can be tricky. Some moms are overprotective of their daughters and can sometimes come across as overbearing, controlling, and sometimes they can appear down-right mean. Others get caught …
6 Gifts – A Mother Never Forgets
This is me at 38 weeks pregnant. This is my body: pregnant or nursing for 10 consecutive years. This is my deepest creative contribution: giving, sustaining, birthing and raising new life. This is a snapshot of my life …
10 Ways to Share Love and Build Faith with Your Children this School Year
How’s your family settling in following the initial back-to school flurry of activity in your home? Each new school year brings a new set of goals, struggles, and joys …
3 Good Reasons to Read This Magazine
Our team at CatholicMomsGroup.com is thrilled with what readers have been saying about our new publication! Here are three endorsements that we are honoured to share! …
5 things a Toronto Catholic Mom can do for Summer Fun
When you hear the word summer what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Do you enthusiastically respond, “bring it!” and start researching where to buy sunscreen by the van load? Or does the very …
Are you reading this on your smartphone?
Moms, we have a problem. The average Canadian now spends over 3 hours a day on their smartphone. I’d like to think it’s all the ebooks we’re reading but even if I add in time on maps …
Worried? Anxiety? My 2 Secret Weapons!
Do you ever get worried, anxious, stressed and overwhelmed? Do you ever feel like throwing in the towel, on an important project or commitment? Do you ever wonder …
Crazy Rich Asians – Movie Review by Fr. Eric Mah
I have to admit, seeing a movie review in my newsfeed on Facebook, written by Fr. Eric Mah, put a huge smile on my face. This priest gets it. He knows where to find Catholics! …
5 Benefits of Homeschooling
I’ve never been so sure about any decision as the decision to homeschool, way back in 1995. Not knowing anyone who homeschooled, I felt a gentle “soul-tapping”, a quiet call…
How did 23 Mothers Group Leaders Unite?
On Wednesday August 14, 2018, our ministry hosted a brainstorming session and planning meeting for Mothers Group Leaders in the Archdiocese …
Christians and Birth Control
I think a more fundamental question, though, is not “Will birth control decrease or increase abortion?” but rather, “Is birth control morally acceptable?” That came up at a recent presentation I gave …
Motherhood: Learning About Holiness in Fragments
The Pope released his Apostolic Exhortation, Guadete et Exsultate. In this lovely exhoration, Pope Francis highlights the very important and personal call …
Perspective is Everything When It Comes to Motherhood
A friend once astutely observed: “Never has motherhood been easier and never have women complained more.” His words reverberated in my soul because …
5 Steps to Bonding with Your New Born Baby
That little baby that lived inside you for nine months, finally enters this world and is placed into your loving arms. It’s supposed to be magical, right?