Monday, February 9, 2015

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.

Friday, February 6, 2015

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.

Monday, February 2, 2015

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.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

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.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Mything Today - Why the Crows Don't Sing so Sweetly

I wrote this for a study of myths in my Catholic Bible Study class.  Enjoy.

Once upon a time a long time ago, before the birds got their song, there was a young maiden who was quite ugly.  She was shunned by most of the villagers and this made her very sad.  She had secretly fallen in love with the woodsman's son Gareth because he was very kind to her, but despite his kindness he rarely noticed her.