Tag: family
The Family as Key Evangeliser
We were struck recently by an old quote that somehow felt like a timely reminder to us as we progress through Lent: “The Church doesn’t have a mission: the Mission has a Church”.
Do family dinners matter?
“Food is love, but it’s only love if it’s shared.” - Fr. Leo Patalinghug
Do family dinners matter? You may have heard that they’re important...
Spare the Left-Overs
It’s that time of year again – the season of joy and gluttony. By the time Christmas day is over, our refrigerator will be...
Philippa Martyr: Four habits to change you – and the world
Well-meaning people often send me helpful lists with titles like ‘Ten Things Every Catholic Should Know’, and ‘Seven Ways to Get to Heaven’. This...
Writer ready for a Second Spring
Mary Eberstadt’s diagnoses of the failings of a God-free culture are highly respected. But despite the havoc wreaked she’s full of hope
“Who am I?”...
Monica Doumit: The distraction that should be called a blessing
Sport is glamourised everywhere in the media. Yet serious questions continue to mount around professional sport’s values regarding life, children, marriage and family
Do you...
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...
