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Growing in Love

By Kiara Pirola / June 5, 2014

The popularity of St Valentine’s Day grew out of the joy of celebrating romantic married love. The celebration also encourages us to renew and develop…

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Family Prayer

By Kiara Pirola / July 5, 2013

Some kind of regular family prayer ritual is critical to fostering your child’s emerging relationship with God. Some families say a whole Rosary after dinner,…

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Happy Birthday!

By Kiara Pirola / May 22, 2013

You will receive power… The scene: Jesus has been crucified and his body mysteriously goes missing from the tomb. Followers report encounters with the risen…

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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…

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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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Couple’s Corner: October 2011

By Francine and Byron Pirola / September 18, 2012

The Rosary as Awesome Couple Prayer Many couples pray the Rosary regularly; they find the simple rhythm and set format an easy way to reconnect…

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Prayer Space

By CathFamily / August 31, 2012

One of the best ways to help your children grow in faith is to teach them to pray. There are many ways to pray as a family and it is good to have both regular routines and variety.

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Family Rituals

By Louise / August 28, 2012

Rituals are tremendously important in family life. Many of our fondest memories of our childhood relate to family rituals, like long Christmas lunches, Sunday walks…

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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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Mary’s Garden

By Francine Pirola / June 18, 2012

In this month of May, dedicated to our Mother Mary, consider planting a garden in her honour. Before Christianity, many flowers and plants were associated…

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