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…

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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…

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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…

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Lenten practices reader survey

By Marilyn Rodrigues | February 20, 2017
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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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