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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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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…

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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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