Francine Pirola

Matriarchs & Patriarchs

By Kiara Pirola | July 12, 2013

“As matriarchs and patriarchs of the family, grandparents not only are a blessing, but they can also give blessings with a unique authority.” – Francine…

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Like a X-ray Glasses

By Francine Pirola | July 5, 2013

“Like a pair of x-ray glasses, gratitude transforms the way we see our situation.” – Francine Pirola For more on gratitude, check out: Gratitude: the…

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Grandparents

By Kiara Pirola | July 5, 2013

As a child is born – so are grandparents The rise of Grandparenthood There was a time when grey hair was relatively rare. Many people…

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Overscheduled Kids

By Francine Pirola | June 26, 2013

In a fast-paced culture driven by the need to have it all, many kids are growing up without the joy of authentic leisure. In a…

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Happy Birthday!

By Kiara Pirola | May 22, 2013

You will receive power… The scene: Jesus has been crucified and his body mysteriously goes missing from the tomb. Followers report encounters with the risen…

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The Story of Pentecost

By Kiara Pirola | May 2, 2013

With Pentecost coming up in a couple of weeks, CathFamily have put together a little audio presentation of the Story of Pentecost. Performed by Rian…

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Mother’s Day Prayer Card

By Kiara Pirola | May 1, 2013

The perfect card for Mother’s Day that honours both our physical and spiritual mothers. It is a simple black and white template for the kids…

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Table Talk

By Kiara Pirola | April 26, 2013

In our culture of busyness, family meals are often a casualty. And with loss of these traditions, we also lose connection and important relationship time. The benefits…

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St Mary MacKillop Drama

By Francine Pirola | April 25, 2013

Get to know this awesome saint with this drama about her life! It can be done with one child or ten making it perfect for…

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Twelve Days of Christmas

By Francine Pirola | March 26, 2013

Christmas is a season not a day. Here are some ideas to make the Christmas spirit last… Beginning on Christmas day and ending on the…

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Mother of Life

By Kiara Pirola | March 16, 2013

When an insignificant, barren hill in Mexico becomes the destination for 13 million pilgrims a year, something’s going on… December 12 is the feast of…

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Gingerbread Jesse Tree Cookies

By Francine Pirola | March 15, 2013

Make your family Jesse Tree even more appetising by creating edible ornaments! This is great fun for kids and is also perfect for morning teas after…

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