Seasonal

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Majesty Liturgy

By Kiara Pirola | December 1, 2012

This is a very simple, but powerful reflection. Using the music to set the tone and pace, reverently ‘construct’ a throne. Then together say the…

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The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe

By Kiara Pirola | November 30, 2012

In 1519, the Spaniard Hernan Cortes arrived in Aztec Mexico with his small band of soldiers. By 1521, Cortes and his local allies had defeated…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

By Kiara Pirola | November 30, 2012

Carl Anderson underscores the incredible complexity of the Image. Every detail about the image had a meaning for the indigenous people, The image itself was…

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Christ the King!

By Marilyn Rodrigues | November 30, 2012

Despite the machinations of those who had rejected Christ’s peace, Christ’s reign is complete and eternal… writes Marilyn Rodrigues In 1925 the world was lurching…

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