I have a confession to make. I’m one of those mums whose family stand at the very back of the Church during Mass. There are two main reasons for this: We are almost always late for Mass. I’m sorry – I’m not proud of this. We’re working on it. On the rare occasion we […]
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Saint Thomas of India Feast: 3rd July Patronage: Architects, India Saint Thomas was one of the twelve apostles. Some call him “doubting Thomas”. I know personally I can really relate to Thomas. It’s tough believing and trusting God sometimes, yet with his help (only) we can be strengthened and believe in the unseen. Although
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The authors provide ‘Points to Ponder’ for each topic as well as useful suggestions for activities and practical application in family life. The questions were asked by children aged between seven and eleven but resemble those asked by children of all ages. The authors drew on their experience in the parish-based Faith in the
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Saint Cyricus and Saint Julitta Feast: June 16th Patron of Children Cyricus and Julitta were mother and son whom both professed their faith and died for it. I thought this weeks, Saint of the Week, was fitting it as was these two saints are the patron and protector of children. In the fourth century these two saints
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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Patronage: youth; scholars and students Feast: June 21st I have to admit that I decided to post about this saint, St Aloysius, this week as I really liked his name! Yet as I began to read more about this Saint I found his life fascinating and rich with God’s graces. He proves
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Motherhood is challenging. Yes, it can be a wonderful experience but let’s face it, there are moments where we want to tear out our hair or through our hands up in desperation. Domestic life is relentless, our children are demanding, and the washing pile never completely disappears. Our children can play happily one minute
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In the late sixteenth century the Christian world feared invasion by the Ottoman Turks. The Muslim armada was mighty and ruthless. Those who were not killed in battle by the Turks were captured and forced into a life of slavery. In a last ditch effort to stave off the inevitable invasion of their countries
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St Boniface Feast Day: June 5th Patronage: Brewers; Fulda; Germany; World Youth Day St Boniface was the first archbishop of Mainz and the “Apostle of the Germans”. He was an English Benedictine monk who gave up being elected abbot to devote his life to the conversion of the Germanic tribes. In 719 at the request
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Prayer to Mary, Undoer of Knots Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exists in your heart, cast your
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This is a quick and easy craft to help your children understand the wonder of the Ascension. You will need For option one: Ascension craft pattern Paper or card Glue Scissors Pencils, crayons or textas For option two: The Ascension image Card Sticky tape String A drinking straw What to do Option one 1.
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