Seeds of Hope - Seeds of Change

Life doesn't have meaning unless you give it away.  It took me a long time to understand that.  I think that was why, at the end of pursing an acting career for 10 years, I was still empty inside, because I was living only for myself; for what I got out of it, and concerned only with what was in it for me.  But as I started to move closer to God,

Dream for Holy Name of Mary College School

Last day for dreaming.  Today we’re dreaming for Holy Name of Mary College School.  I dream that Holy Name will always be a place where the dignity of each person is respected and valued.  A place where kindness and tenderness aren't unusual or trampled on.

Dreaming for the Church

Today we’re dreaming big for the Church.  I dream of a Church where heaven can be seen on earth.  A Church where everyone lives what they believe and they dare to let others see it.(Pope Francis)

Dreaming for the World

For Lent the Felician Sisters were asked to reflect on our greatest hope and dream for the world, the Church, the Sisters and ourselves.  We were encouraged to dream big dreams.  So... I dream of a world where kindness is more sought after than money.  Can you imagine a world where giving is more important than accumulating?

Why do we take up our Cross?

Chestnuts and pretzels in NYC w/ bff Pam

What difference does it make to take up our Cross and struggle to overcome our selfishness?  Why even bother?  Imagine if everyone lived just for themselves.  Besides being an incredibly lonely world, it would be an incredibly empty world.  What is it, in life, that fills us?  Why do we spend so much time, energy and anxiety caring about what other people think?

Why it Matters

If we all believed in the power of human goodness, it would change the world.  The best of what makes us human is the best life worth living.

Vulnerability Ted Talk - Brene Brown

The power of vulnerability.

Gearing Up for Lent

My Own Little World by Matthew West

Lent is almost here!  Today at the school we started preparing for Lent 2015.

Felician Meal Blessing

Year of Consecrated Life

Click here to share the story of Sr. Maria Louise Edwards.

Share the story of Sr. Maria Louise Edwards, CSSF​. Sr. Maria Louise took first vows with the Felician Sisters in August 2014. She now serves as the Mission Integration Coordinator at Holy Name of Mary College School in Mississauga.

Hailing from New Jersey​, Sr. Maria Louise was once a full-time actress and model in New York City. But in the midst of worldly success, she still felt something was missing in her life. The missing piece was Jesus. 

Check out the video for her full story and to learn more about her important work in Catholic education in our archdiocese.

Walls Become Doors

The heart of hope is the faith to turn obstacles into opportunities.  Nick Vujicic also stars in a great short film called Butterfly Circus.  His joy is inspirational as he talks with kids.