Seasonal

Serving those who serve

By Isabella Garcia | June 14, 2017

The Chaplain Department of the Australian Imperial Forces was formed in 1913. It included 116 appointed chaplains with equal numbers of each denomination. After the…

Reconciliation: Parenting Points

By Francine and Byron Pirola | June 6, 2017

The difference between ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘forgive me?’ Saying ‘sorry’ is different to asking for ‘forgiveness’. When we say sorry to someone, it is an…

The Mother Who Loves Me Chaplet of Prayer

By CathFamily | May 22, 2017

The millions of pilgrims who travel to Medjugorje each year are a sign of the love that Mary has for all of her children. Mary is said…

Lenten practices reader survey

By Marilyn Rodrigues | February 20, 2017

St Val’s Secret Messages of Love

By Marilyn Rodrigues | January 27, 2017

The tradition of giving a card or letter to one’s beloved on St Valentine’s Day comes from the bishop St Valentine’s letters from prison in…

Three Ways to Rekindle the Romance this St Valentine’s Day

By Francine and Byron Pirola | January 23, 2017

Romance and Mystery One of the things that makes a new romance so exciting and attractive is the element of uncertainty: Is this person really…

Who was St Valentine?

By Marilyn Rodrigues | January 23, 2017

St Valentine was a bishop in Rome who was imprisoned for performing marriages for Christian soldiers against the decree of the Roman Emperor, Claudius II.…

Christ the King Plaque

By CathFamily | October 27, 2016

A fun craft activity for children and adults alike! Hot glue gun involved so younger ones will require some assistance. Materials Thick board/cardboard Pencil Hot…

All Hallows’ Eve Soul Cakes

By Isabella Garcia | September 27, 2016

A soul cake is a small round cake made for All Souls’ Day (the 2nd November), according to a centuries-old tradition from Britain and Ireland.…

“A and O” Tic Tac Toe

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

This new twist on an old favourite game will make a terrific handmade Father’s Day gift! Instead of the traditional noughts and crosses, use the…

2016 Sept | Evangelise

By Isabella Garcia | August 31, 2016

From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues We have no greater treasure to pass on to our children than our faith. Father of three Sam Guzman, mother…

Salt Dough Cross

By Isabella Garcia | August 18, 2016

Kids young and old will love to make and decorate these crosses! They can be hung up or placed in your prayer space on the…