5 Fasting challenge: This week’s fasting challenge hits right at the heart of the ‘fairer sex’: could you last the week without wearing makeup? For some this will seem brutal, and others possibly not at all. If you’re in the latter category give up another part of your grooming ritual; if you always wear your […]
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St John of God loved Jesus and didn’t like to see suffering without doing something about it. Make your own cross to keep Christ ever present before you as a visual reminder of His suffering and sacrifice that redeemed the world. What you’ll need: 2 Paddlepop sticks Playdough or plasticine (our playdough recipe is here)
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We live in the ‘lucky country’ and even when times are tough, generally speaking, we have enough to eat. How many of us have a pantry full of food, some of which goes out of date before we think to use it? Jill has written a great article here about sorting out your cluttered pantry. Almsgiving
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Hot cross buns have been a large part of our Lenten traditions at my house. On days of fasting and abstinence hot cross buns are a great breakfast or lunch alternative and are delicious toasted. They are relatively easy to make and remind us visually about the Cross of Christ. This week’s activity is
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Light three candles and offer the Psalm 23 for the intention of refugees, immigrants and all homeless. Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; There is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; To still waters he leads me; He restores my soul. He guides me along the right paths
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We live in a culture of excess and yet there are many people who go without even the basics. Lent provides us with a great opportunity to take stock of our lives and evaluate whether we’re living in the world or are of the world. Have you ever purchased clothing just because it’s in
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Saint Isabel of France was a princess who gave her life to God in prayer and good works. She did this because she understood that she was a princess but not just here on earth. Saint Isabel knew that she was a coheir with Christ to God’s Kingdom. Help your children make crowns so
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We all have our little slice of luxury in life. I must admit that mine is that precious 30 minutes of me time of an evening where I can have a soak in the tub and read a good book without interruption. It might only be half an hour but to an avid bookworm
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You will need: Coloured paper Tissue paper in assorted colours Clear contact Scissors Cross template (at bottom of post) What to do: Print out cross template and cut. Cut the clear contact into a rectangle that is as long as your cross, but twice as wide. Fold in half. Remove backing paper to fold
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This week, as well as challenging ourselves with the activity below, we will continue our evening prayer around our Lenten wreath by lighting two candles and offering the prayer of St Francis for peace in our world: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow charity; Where
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