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St Val’s Secret Messages of Love
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…
Who was St Valentine?
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.…
Three Ways to Rekindle the Romance this St Valentine’s Day
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…
Maximise your Day…
Weekday mornings used to be so stressful at our place. I always lost track of the time. I’d forget whether I’d taken my multivitamin or…
2016 Dec-Jan | Surprise!
From the Editor One of the most wonderful things about children is their surprisability. It’s so easy to surprise them, and their expressions of anticipation,…
Epiphany Prayer Service
A short and sweet prayer service that introduces children to the meaning of the wise men’s visit to Jesus. Materials Epiphany gift box and gifts…
Epiphany Gift Box
Around Christmastime young children will be love making this gift box containing beautiful and fragrant materials representing the wise men’s gifts for Jesus; gold, frankincense,…
2016 Nov | Accompany
From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues In this edition we feature the testimonials and commentary of people who are walking with those whose life circumstances and…
Christ the King Plaque
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…
2016 Oct | Embrace
From the Editor Marilyn Rodrigues Marriages are central to the life of the Church, our culture and society. They are vital to our future. St…
All Hallows’ Eve Soul Cakes
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.…