Tag: family
The Family is Holy Ground
By Francine & Byron Pirola
October 7 marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. How might this feast be relevant to marriage and...
The love of a father
In Raising Fathers, I was privileged to share the story of my paternal grandfather Lian Kooi and of my father Keong Heng Ang, both...
Encouraging Good Sibling Relationships
By Mike and Alice Hernon
Encouraging good sibling relationships can be a confusing path. Sharing a space, fighting, taking turns and tattle-telling takes its toll...
Man of faith for every season
Bob Denahy showed the difference a father can make for his family - and the world
It has been pointed out by commentators in The...
Fatherhood: Failure or Promise?
By Francis Etheredge
Ever since Adam failed to help Eve express the truth and reject the lies of the devil, men have often been found...
Simcha Fisher: Vatican’s proposal for lengthy marriage preparation, and support
The Vatican has released a new document, 'Catechumenal Itineraries for Married Life', which outlines suggestions for meaningful and lengthy marriage preparation and support.
It's the...
Making Time For Your Marriage
By Mike and Alicia Hernon
When it comes to making time for your marriage, it can seem impossible. Kids, work, sports practices, recitals…so many things...
The Epic Battle in Every Marriage
By Francine & Byron Pirola
If there is one thing that the seasons of Lent and Easter bring into focus, it’s the struggle between good...
Staying Connected in Crisis
The last two years have seemed an endless barrage of crises that affect every aspect of our lives. From the bushfires in 2019/20, to COVID lockdowns, home learning, social unrest, the threat and reality of war in Ukraine, to the endless rains and flooding situation we are currently facing.
Healthy Friendship Week
All children know about friendships, but it’s the healthy ones they need to be able to identify which could hold the key to long-lasting happiness throughout their lives.
Simcha Fisher: Wisdom gleaned from home improvements
Lately, I have discovered I have a knack for minor home renovations, and by "minor" I mean "the entire household gets turned upside down...
Plenary voices: Francine Pirola
Marriage is the most common vocation in the Church. For many couples, it is a latent vocation – something seen and experienced as a...