Lent & Easter

Easter Hallelujah

By CathFamily | April 22, 2021

Leonard Cohen’s famous Hallelujah is given a powerful makeover by Cassandra Star Armstrong and her sister Callahan. The lyrics were written by Kelley Mooney and…

WOJ Lent 3, Year B

By CathFamily | February 26, 2021

“Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (Jesus, John 2:19)

Lent 2021 Marriage Chalenge

By Guest Author | February 19, 2021

Take the 2021 Lent Marriage Challenge by Derek and Karen Boylen Lent is a time when we recommit to our Christian calling and vocation; to…

Holy Week @ Home

By Guest Author | April 1, 2020

Simple steps for sharing faith with your children This year, Holy Week ceremonies and Easter Masses will not be accessible as usual. But that doesn’t…

Easter @ Home

By Guest Author | April 1, 2020

While Masses have been suspended this Easter, it won’t stop Catholics from celebrating with joy the festive highpoint of their Christian calendar! Our homes are…

The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday

By Guest Author | February 13, 2020

In this video, Dr. Pitre gives insight into the Biblical foundation for Ash Wednesday, as well as the rationale and purpose of the season of…

Mercy in Everyday Life

By Francine Pirola | July 1, 2019

The Way of Mercy When we say or do things that we shouldn’t, hurt someone or break the trust of another, it’s important to take…

WOJ Ash Wednesday

By CathFamily | March 3, 2019

“Your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.” (Jesus, Mt 6:18) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your…

Lenten practices reader survey

By Marilyn Rodrigues | February 20, 2017

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,…

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…

Stations of Glory

By Francine Pirola | April 8, 2015

Easter is not just a weekend, it’s a whole season! It begins on Easter Sunday and runs through to Pentecost, seven weeks in duration. The…