We might be required to observe a ‘social distance’ at the moment but there’s no reason why we need to maintain a spiritual distance from those we know and love. Yes, we can still stay connected through various forms of social media but for some members of our community, the simple home phone is the […]
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“Why did Adam and Eve have to sin?” moans my eldest as a gastro bug takes hold in our house. “Then we wouldn’t have to get sick!” He’s right of course, but it’s not exactly the most productive mindset when you’re suffering. Suffering is part and parcel of this life here on earth. None of
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As I sit at the computer typing up this blog post a friend of mine lies is in a critical condition in hospital. To say the last few days have been hard is an understatement. Novena prayer requests circulate through social media, holy hours are held overnight, Masses and Rosaries are offered, Adoration frequented by
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It’s no secret that I’m quite in awe of that famous Martin family from Lisieux. So then, it will come as no surprise to learn that I thoroughly enjoyed this offering from Marie Baudouin-Croix. Leonie Martin: A Difficult Life is not a theological treatise but rather an illustration of Leonie furnished by those who
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Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko: Truth versus Totalitarianism starts with a miracle. The author, Father Bernard Brien, sharing his eye witness account of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko. From there onwards this book really packs a punch. Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s story is one I had not come across before and one
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I recently read, ok devoured, the biography of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko, a contemporary Polish martyr and one quote that has really resonated with me since is this: “Truth, too, must cost something. Truth that does not cost anything is a lie.” For Jerzy it cost his life. For us, as we live out the Catholic
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We had a minor dilemma earlier this year when Master 9’s Rosary pouch broke. Of course, he is still just inside that phase of thinking that Mum and Dad can fix everything. Well, I couldn’t fix the pouch. But I could make him a new one. And the project turned out to be a
Mindfulness is the buzzword of a generation encouraging better mental health. And to be honest, taking time out for recollection is not in and of itself a bad thing. The origins of the practice of mindfulness are somewhat dubious and there are other Catholic bloggers around who have denounced the influences of other religions
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It will come as no surprise to those who see my Pinterest feed, that I’ve become enamoured with Bible Journaling. As a decidedly creative soul I was very much attracted to this more artistic method of Lectio Divina. I recently purchased my own journaling Bible, which arrived as a belated Christmas present. I did
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The Annunciation is a beautiful solemnity in the Church’s calendar. It is a moment in history when Mary said yes to God in the most profound way; she became the Mother of God. The following is a craft activity you can make with the kids to celebrate the Annunciation at home. What you need:
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