St John of the Cross Feast: 14th December Patronage: Contemplative life, mystical theology, mystics, and Spanish poets. St John of the Cross indeed clung to the foot of the Cross in his sufferings and in his joy. Throughout his life, when he was poor, homeless or thrown into a gaol cell. He was persecuted […]
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Family life is busy and yet for may families, sitting down to watch television is one such activity that is highly patronised. Quality family time exists in far more fruitful ways than this! Fasting Challenge: This week give up watching television for at least 24hours (longer if you’re game) and replace the time you would have
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This week light four candles and offer the Beatitudes for the intention of all the hungry and malnourished. The Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn, they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for their will inherit the land. Blessed are
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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 How many of us have a pantry full of food, some of which goes out of date before we think to use it?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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Feast: March 8th Patronage: Booksellers and firefighters St John of God, a man whom followed the promptings of the Holy Spirit, oppose to his own human temptations. At the young age of eight he ran away to join the priesthood. He travelled with travelling priests until he fell ill and was left with a
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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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