Family Rituals

On a Mission from God

By Kiara Pirola | November 7, 2022

Fostering vocations in your children. Priests and Nuns and Brothers don’t grow on trees! There has been a lot discussion in recent decades about the…

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Majesty Liturgy

By Marilyn Rodrigues | November 7, 2022

This is a very simple, but powerful reflection for the feast of  Christ the King. Materials: Armchair King’s Crown King’s Robe Side table, table cloth…

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Easter Hallelujah

By CathFamily | April 22, 2021

Leonard Cohen’s famous Hallelujah is given a powerful makeover by Cassandra Star Armstrong and her sister Callahan. The lyrics were written by Kelley Mooney and…

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Lectio Divina

By Francine Pirola | October 19, 2018

Lection Divina is an ancient and powerful way of praying with scripture. It is so simple that it can be used every day. Yet it…

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A Blessing for your Home

By Kiara Pirola | July 12, 2018

The home is the place where we learn to love. It is in our homes that our children are first introduced to love; in our homes where…

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Emotional Literacy

By Francine Pirola | June 22, 2018

Emotional Intelligence, sometimes abbreviated to ‘EQ’, is widely recognised as important for human flourishing. Some psychologists would argue that it’s the most important of the…

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Holy Clutter Burial Ceremony

By Kiara Pirola | February 25, 2016

Help! I can’t find my Prayer Space anymore! What are you supposed to do with all the broken, damaged, or worn-out rosary beads, Ash Wednesday…

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Embracing Divine Mercy Everyday

By Francine Pirola | April 11, 2015

Why not try some of these simple things with your family to introduce them to Divine Mercy? For more on the history and the story…

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Stations of Glory

By Francine Pirola | April 8, 2015

Easter is not just a weekend, it’s a whole season! It begins on Easter Sunday and runs through to Pentecost, seven weeks in duration. The…

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Easter Rituals

By Francine Pirola | March 27, 2015

Without a doubt, Holy Week is the busiest week in the Church calendar! With so many important events, it is difficult for parishes to provide family-friendly services, especially…

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Rituals for Lent

By Francine Pirola | February 17, 2015

of Death and Life It is often said that there can be no resurrection without death. New life is almost always preceded by death in an…

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Mardi Gras Prayer

By Francine Pirola | February 10, 2015

As the last day before Lent, traditionally this day is one of celebration and festivity. The words ‘Mardi Gras’ translate as ‘Fat Tuesday’. It was…

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