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Mother’s Day Treats

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Lemonade Scones Ingredients 300ml cream 2 ½  cups of self-raising flour (plain flour + X teas baking powder), sifted Pinch of salt ½ -1 cup…

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Cups of Love Recipe

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Your mum deserves more than breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. Try this simple recipe – served in a tea cup! Egg in a Cup…

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Saints for Mothers

By Marilyn Rodrigues | August 7, 2012

St Gerard Majella | Feast day: October 16 | Patron of expectant mothers | 1755 AD Born at Muro, Italy, in 1726, St Gerard joined…

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Mother’s Prayers.org

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Motherhood is a special grace and unique challenge. For so many mothers, the helplessness of seeing their children struggle or make bad choices is a…

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ANZAC Biscuits

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

This traditional Australian cookie was sent overseas to ANZAC troops as it has excellent keeping properties. Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 cup rolled oats…

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Paper Chain of Peace

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

The origami paper crane is a traditional symbol of peace. Instructions on how to make them can be found with an internet search, or try…

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Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi

By Kiara Pirola | July 31, 2012

St Francis is well known for his commitment to poverty, simplicity and peace. During the fifth crusade, he travelled to the holy lands spending considerable…

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War & Peace

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 30, 2012

People in the armed forces are called in a special way to be servants of peace. We can all do something to contribute to building up…

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Annunciation Candle

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

This neat little activity was adapted from Women for Faith and Family Materials: Large Pillar Candle, white (purity) or blue (for Mary) Small image of…

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The Angelus

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

Why not pray the Angelus? Set your mobile phone to chime at each day one or more of the three set hours? The Traditional hours…

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The Announcement!

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 18, 2012

Celebrate the world’s biggest announcement with Mary this Lent. What if Mary had said ‘no’? Would the Archangel Gabriel have tried the maiden next door?…

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The Mini Litany of Saints

By Kiara Pirola | July 18, 2012

The Litany of Saints is an ancient and complex prayer. It has a beautiful rhythm swinging gracefully between the leader and respondents (bold text). It…

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