Ordinary Time

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…

Rosary Fruit Skewers Recipe

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Give traditional fruit skewers a ‘holy’ twist! Praying is not compulsory whilst eating but certainly recommended! Ingredients for 10: Half a Watermelon 2 Bananas 30…

The Rosary With Children

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Get your kids involved in the Rosary with this simple craft activity. There is no better time than now to start something beautiful in your…

Mini Footy and Hole-in-one Savoury Bites

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

In this recipe, the humble sausage roll has been transformed into themed food to give Dad a tasty treat! Featured in the September 2011 edition…

Father of the Year

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

This Father’s Day, give your Dad something extra special. Featured in the September 2011 edition of the CathFamily E-Magazine Business Card Mini Photo Album Materials:…

Biblical Scroll

By Kiara Pirola | July 6, 2012

Long before books were invented, people used scrolls to record important information. In Jesus’ time, Scribes were specially trained to copy the biblical texts by…

Daddy Magic

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

As a mother of five children ranging in ages from 17 to 6 it is fascinating to watch my husband in action with our children.…

Family Vocations

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York recently noted the link between marriage and vocations to the priesthood and religious life: “We have a vocation crisis to life-long, life-giving,…

Heavenly Connections – All Saints Day

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

One of the most beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith is the celebration of the lives of the Saints. Not only do these men, women and…

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…