Phones are great, they are so convenient! But how do we know when we are getting too addicted? If you answer ‘Yes’ to three or more of the questions below, it may be time to consider putting aside that little device of yours… Must your phone be in your sight 100% of the time? Do you need …
Hospitality is a particular charism of our family. We take great pride in welcoming guests into our home and tending to their comfort. When you visit my family, the 3 year old and 5 year old will open the pantry and bring you food. They will offer you nappies in case you need them, even …
We might be required to observe a ‘social distance’ at the moment but there’s no reason why we need to maintain a spiritual distance from those we know and love. Yes, we can still stay connected through various forms of social media but for some members of our community, the simple home phone is the …
There’s been one DVD watched on repeat these school holidays, when the mercury too often climbed above 40 degrees, and one I remember fondly from my childhood; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Of course, on the surface it’s a frivolous musical, full of fun, folly and adventure. But as I watch it now, through the …
Poppy Hookway is the poster girl for ‘different is beautiful’ and now her story has been captured in a unique children’s book now available for pre-order. ‘The Littlest Angel’ is a whimsical story that illustrates limb difference in a way that is both beautiful and profound – a link to Heaven. And the …
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I’ve been working on a history book, alongside a priest from my diocese, for our upcoming diocesan centenary and as I’ve been writing chapters about the foundation of local parishes I’ve found myself lamenting days gone by. Ah, you say, the grass is always greener and I couldn’t agree more. No, I am not …
