Seasonal

Unity People Chain

By Kiara Pirola | February 25, 2013

“That they may all be one…” Make unity a regular point in your family’s prayer life. This simple craft activity is not only a lot…

Resurrection Garden

By Kiara Pirola | February 23, 2013

This activity was inspired by Pinterest and based our instructions on this blog post from JOYfilled Family. A great gift alternative to the standard chocolate…

Mixing Faiths

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 22, 2013

In a way, every marriage is a ‘mixed-faith’ marriage. Even within the same faith tradition, there can be different levels of commitment to the practice…

Family Prayer Bookmarks

By Kiara Pirola | February 20, 2013

Marriage and family had a special place in the heart of our late Pope, John Paul II. Family life is not easy, a source of…

Bedtime Blessing

By Kiara Pirola | February 20, 2013

Blessing is an ancient practice and common element in almost all religions. Why not start a lovely new tradition in your family with this simple…

Faithful, Faulty Families

By Marilyn Rodrigues | February 19, 2013

It is in the family that we learn what it is to love. Christ calls us not be perfectly happy, but to trust in him…

A Year of Grace

By Kiara Pirola | January 30, 2013

On Pentecost 2012 Australian Catholics begin a ‘Year of Grace’: a time for all to deepen our relationship with Jesus. In a courageous and humble…

The Last Supper and the Jewish Passover

By Francine Pirola | January 16, 2013

At Mass on Holy Thursday night Catholics enter the journey of their Saviour who walked the path of suffering and death to resurrection. At home…

2013 January

By Francine Pirola | December 17, 2012

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Peace Tree

By Kiara Pirola | December 17, 2012

When Jesus promises peace, it is truly a great gift. No matter what challenges life brings us, we can pay for the peace of Christ…

Family Unity Is the Responsibility of All

By Francine Pirola | December 5, 2012

Some of the most persistent and hateful disagreements happen between family members. Regardless of who started it or who behaved worse, reconciliation is the responsibility…

Litany of Praise

By Marilyn Rodrigues | December 4, 2012

Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, Almighty King. Response: We worship you. Lord Jesus Christ, King of creation.  R Lord Jesus Christ, King of the heavens and…