Search Results: LENT EASTER

Family Flick Pick: Lent & Easter

By Francine and Byron Pirola / April 10, 2015

Pop some popcorn and get comfy with these Lent & Easter themed family-friendly short list that CathFamily has compiled. The Passion of Christ. This Mel…

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WOJ Easter 5, Year B

By CathFamily / April 23, 2024

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me…

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7 Ways to Enjoy Easter Eggs

By Kiara Pirola / March 21, 2016

Easter eggs have a long and rich history that goes back well before the invention of chocolate. Eggs have long been associated with new life,…

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Easter Rituals

By Francine Pirola / March 27, 2015

Without a doubt, Holy Week is the busiest week in the Church calendar! With so many important events, it is difficult for parishes to provide family-friendly services, especially…

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Rituals for Lent

By Francine Pirola / February 17, 2015

of Death and Life It is often said that there can be no resurrection without death. New life is almost always preceded by death in an…

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CF eBooks

By lukehumble / November 16, 2021

Digital Publications Amor eBook Amor is a  magazine-style booklet inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. $5 AUD (~$3USD, ~£2 GBP) Preview a sample…

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Tips to Celebrate Halloween

By CathFamily / October 13, 2017

Many families have their doubts about celebrating Halloween. For some, the practice of trick-or-treating is seen as yet another invasion by American culture. For others,…

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World day of Prayer for Peace

By Guest Author / September 1, 2017

Pope John Paul II organised the first World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi, Italy, in October 1986. In all there were 160 religious…

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2016 March | Simplify

By CathFamily / February 29, 2016

Lent is the perfect time to prune whatever distracts us from the enjoyment of God’s presence and peace. Many self-help experts preach decluttering and simplifying…

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From Chaotic to Calm

By CathFamily / February 28, 2016

When our Lord and Saviour entered into this world, he did so in all simplicity, humility and gentleness. He suffered His passion and death in…

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Holy Week Explained

By Francine Pirola / March 25, 2015

It’s a wonderful season packed to the brim with meaningful ceremonies that bring us to reflect on the mystery of God’s love. Yet we truck from ceremony…

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Fasting Before Feasting

By Marilyn Rodrigues / February 16, 2015

This year, consider fasting not only as a Lenten discipline in preparation for the feast of Easter, but as a time-honoured means of growing closer…

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