Articles

Couple Prayer

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 1, 2013

For couples, one way to embrace a Year of Grace is to pray together as a couple. Based in the Sacrament of Matrimony, couple prayer…

Meditating with Children

By Kiara Pirola | February 1, 2013

Children as young as five can learn to meditate silently for a minute or two at a time. It may help them to have a…

The Grateful Spouse

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 1, 2013

If gratitude is good for building resilience in children and bolstering hope in adults, it’s close to a miracle drug for an ailing marriage. Here…

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…

Washing of Feet

By Kiara Pirola | January 29, 2013

In the time of Jesus, washing was part of Jewish custom as a symbol of ritual purification. Washing is also part of the celebration of…

2013 February

By Francine Pirola | January 28, 2013

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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…

Peace of Christ

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…

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…

2013 January

By Francine Pirola | December 17, 2012

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Restoring Couple Unity

By Francine and Byron Pirola | December 5, 2012

What most often brings couples undone, is not one massive act of betrayal, but the myriad of daily pinpricks of hurt. Criticism, put downs, rudeness,…

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…