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 How many of us have a pantry full of food, some of which goes out of date before we think to use it?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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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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Saint Isabel of France Feast: 23rd February Patronage: sick and needy St Isabel of France lived a virtuous life, born in 1125. She had a devotion to the Franciscan Order and way of life. Isabel developed a strong conviction to practice and exercise a devotion to piety, modesty and virtues. Through her life she rejected
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In my late teens I was part of a ‘Catholics Returning Home’ program that was run out of my parish. The program is specifically designed to successfully reintroduce lapsed Catholics back into the fold. It is a five week program that helps guide their faith journey and prepares them by explaining important truths about
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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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