Are you looking for something special this Advent?


Are you looking for something special to do this Advent? Something that will bring you closer to Jesus and encourage you in your family life?  Then the Holy Family Institute may be just for you! 

Fr. Tom Fogarty is the director of the Holy Family Institute, and he really understands how challenging family life can be!  He has given me many bits of encouraging and gentle spiritual advice over the last 13 years.  Every month he sends out an audio CD; a little meditation booklet with the Scripture verses and saint of the day listed; and a booklet with great articles about Scripture, different aspects of the Catholic faith and family life.  The Holy Family Institute also has a small prayer booklet for members to pray, and every September there is a retreat for those members and their children (including nursing babies and toddlers) who are able to attend.



Maybe you are thinking, "When does a nursing mom have time to listen to a CD or to pray more than a few invocations while changing a diaper or making dinner?" Well.....I, personally, find it most convenient to listen to my Holy Family Institute CDs and to pray my daily prayers in my car while driving or while lying down with my youngest as she drifts off to sleep for the night.  You could also listen to the monthly CD and pray while nursing your baby at different times during the day or while making dinner.  Holy Family Institute membership does not require much more than what you already are doing as a faithful Catholic mom!

Even if you are not sure if becoming a member is something you want to do or you are just curious about the Holy Family Institute, Fr. Tom is happy to send you a complimentary package or to answer any questions. Here is a link to the website.

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