Seasonal

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…

Confession a Place of Victory

By Isabella Garcia | July 1, 2019

Reconciliation is so much more than a merely human experience of unburdening the soul… Any good barman, counsellor, or hairdresser can listen to a confession!…

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…

Immaculate Conception

By CathFamily | November 25, 2018

Many people confuse the Immaculate Conception with Jesus’ conception (which is called a virgin conception or virgin birth). The Immaculate Conception, in fact, refers to…

Advent and Christmas eBook

By CathFamily | November 23, 2018

God has brought us again to this beautiful Advent season of waiting and preparing for Christ to come into the world and into our hearts.…

King of Kings

By CathFamily | November 6, 2018

The word: Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “My kingdom does not belong to this world; if it did,…

Lectio Divina

By Francine Pirola | October 19, 2018

Lection Divina is an ancient and powerful way of praying with scripture. It is so simple that it can be used every day. Yet it…

Confirmation Prayer Cards

By Francine Pirola | May 10, 2018

Confirmation is the completion of the graces received at Baptism and from the earliest days of Christianity was closely linked to the Sacrament of Baptism.…

Christmas according to Kids

By Isabella Garcia | December 15, 2017

What happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? Enjoy this story of Bethle-ha-ha-ham and the magical star that…

Sacrament Essential: First Eucharist

By CathFamily | December 13, 2017

Theology in a nutshell The sacrament of the Eucharist is a sacred meal where we break bread and share the one cup that has been…

Preparing your child for first communion

By CathFamily | December 1, 2017

Make mealtimes special. Just as the Eucharist is at the heart of the life of the Church, family meals are the heart of your home,…