Many Australians form their impression of Catholics from movies and the media. They rarely receive a truthful picture. Sometimes admitting your Catholic at university or in the workplace can feel like stepping into the Roman arena – you are just waiting for the lions to appear. Movies are hilarious when they bring on Catholic clerical …
Your baby squeals out as a toy is pulled away by their sibling… The kneeler falls noisily to the floor and you cringe! You panic and rustle through your bag looking for a distraction or snack of some sort for the toddler who is about to have a tantrum. You feel eyes staring at you …
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One of the most challenging elements of being a Catholic parent is that you want to raise your children in the faith. But how do you approach this with toddlers? I don’t profess to have all the answers but here are a few easy Bible craft activities you can do with just a few items …
Such a peaceful serenity can be experienced being outdoors. You can see it in your children and in yourself. The fresh breeze, the tranquility and beauty of nature, it can lead us into inspiration, awe and wonder at God’s creation. What a perfect setting to pray? You will be free from the distractions of …
Christmas is coming up. While it may still be a few months away, it is the perfect time to start planning if you are thinking of undertaking any DIY projects for Advent. In this tutorial I will be showing you how to paint Jesse Tree Ornaments. These are the ones I made in 2015, and …
In the Apostles Creed the only ancient statement of Christian beliefs, one of the twelve articles of which the Creed is comprised says: “he ascended into heaven where he is seated at the right hand of God the Father..” Jesus ascended and was not assumed. Indeed, Elijah in the Old Testament was assumed in a …
