Faith and family moments
The Year of Faith has drawn to its official close, and we family people are using the month of December […]
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Sailing the river of life
We are inclined to think eternal life begins after death, but the Year of Faith reflections and the Catechism have
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Do we miss the point of fasting?
So whats the big deal about fasting? It might sound irreverent to put it like that, but many people nowadays
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The heritage of Catholic families
What is our heritage as Catholic families? Is it our family background with all its cultural aspects regarding dress, practices
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Farewell to marriage priest
I was sad to receive word that Fr Chuck Gallagher SJ had died on July 21 at the age of
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Keep respect for elders
The Second Vatican Councils’ constitution Lumen Gentium reaffirmed the family as the little church of the home, and subsequent documents
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The many ways of healing
There is no doubt about it: healing is in vogue. But who, what, where, when, how and why are all
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The Holy Spirit in the Family
The United Nations International Day of Families 2013 is an annual commemoration conveniently celebrated worldwide in whatever way on May
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Freedom to be…what?
With Freedom Day coming up on April 27, the concept of freedom has lately been milling around in my head. Who,