Prayer
Meditating with Children
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…
Couple Prayer
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…
A Year of Grace
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…
Peace of Christ
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…
Litany of Praise
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, Almighty King. Response: We worship you. Lord Jesus Christ, King of creation. R Lord Jesus Christ, King of the heavens and…
Majesty Liturgy
This is a very simple, but powerful reflection. Using the music to set the tone and pace, reverently ‘construct’ a throne. Then together say the…
The Rosary
A Calling Card for Heaven Does your family pray the rosary? Would you like to begin it as a family tradition but it’s just too…
Couple’s Corner: October 2011
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…
Prayer Space
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.
Family Rituals
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…
A Mother’s Heart
For more than forty years I have been honouring my mother on Mothers’ Day, yet it has never really occurred to me to honour the…
Understanding the Trinity
The Feast of the Trinity always follows on the Sunday after Pentecost and represents a central belief of our faith. While there are three distinct…