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Mardi Gras Prayer
As the last day before Lent, traditionally this day is one of celebration and festivity. The words ‘Mardi Gras’ translate as ‘Fat Tuesday’. It was…
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Ash Wednesday Prayer
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a day on which Catholics traditionally resist eating between meals (fasting) and avoid eating meat (abstaining). Many Catholics also attend…
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Seasons of Marriage
Marriages are in perpetual transition, growing, evolving, and cycling through periods of plentiful intimacy and barren despondency. In many ways, these are just like the…
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Seasons of Grace
Among the Seasons of the Church, the great season of Lent calls us to the grace of perseverance. Modern family life is busy. The constant stream of events and…
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2015 February
From the Editor As we move towards Lent, we turn our thoughts towards spiritual rejuvenation and toning. Just as an athlete prepares for weeks (or…
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First Reconciliation Cards
Invite family and friends to pray for your child as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t forget your child’s Godparents! We have four…
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Act of Contrition Cards
A business card-sized Act of Contrition to keep handy in your wallet or purse. An essential item if you’re not too good at remembering these…
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Examination of Conscience
Preparing for Reconciliation is a must. A simple five minutes to slow down and reflect is all you need to make this sacrament meaningful and…
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Prayer on the Run
Let’s face it; modern parenting is a vast juggling act. Between school, sports, music, coaching, medical appointments and homework it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Add to the…
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Catholic to the Max
Despite GFC’s, most of us still live pretty comfortable lives… How much does God feature in yours? Are you ‘Catholic lite’ or ‘Catholic to the…
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The Intentional Family
Plan your family fun these holidays… Creating Memories Think back to a favourite Christmas holiday memory. Was it one of those simple, spontaneous moments, or…
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Spousal Gifts
It was 1985 and our whole family had gone to hear a talk by visiting Jesuit Father Charles Gallagher. He was proposing a radical approach…
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