Archive for June 2016
2016 July | Creation – Care of the Common Home
From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues  On awe, praise and the care of creation Has your child ever been captivated by the sight of a full, golden, moon hanging low on the horizon, drawn to running water, or collected shells, rocks and sticks? It’s been one year since Pope Francis published his encyclical on the environment,…
Read MoreNature Art
We invite you and your children to join us in reflecting on Pope Francis’ message and on God’s stunning work of creation that is our family of humanity and our common home. Go out into the backyard or park with your child. To listen. To connect. To recognize God in the glory of creation. Materials…
Read MoreIn Union With Creation
Father, We praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. Praise be to you! Son of God, Jesus, through you all things were made. You were formed in the womb of Mary our Mother, you became part of this…
Read More2016 June | Money-Smart Holy Families
Loving God in a material world Our financial attitudes and behaviours form a big part of our lived experience as we journey with God to the fullness of life. Thus our children will benefit hugely from formation in the Christian approach to money and wealth. We can guide them to properly appreciate money from a…
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