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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He’s the foster father of Jesus and a fabulous patron saint for fathers and family life. We often hang images of Jesus and Mary around our house, and perhaps the Holy Family, but St Joseph is not always at the forefront of our minds. The following is a tutorial for a DIY shrine that
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St Patrick’s Day is a solemnity during Lent that is well known for its colourful Irish influences. St Patrick himself is associated with many legends including evicting snakes from Ireland. But one important legacy is his simple imagery in explaining the Trinity; the humble shamrock. The following is an easy craft you can
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