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Pandemic Anger. Are you Coping? By David Ahern The current COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many people. There’s been frustration and uncertainty caused by social distancing, lockdowns and the compulsory wearing of masks in some parts of Australia. People are stressed because they have not been able to go about their normal day-to-day business and have been barred from

Is Homeschooling the Future? By Melanie Dooner The desire to homeschool one’s own child is appealing for many families, and is an issue that evokes many strong feelings. As someone who is a trained teacher and a supporter of formal schooling, I can see the attraction and benefit of a more natural approach to schooling within the family and community

St Alphonsus Liguori founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer – The Redemptorists in the 18th century. In this moving account students and priests recount how St Alphonsus gave up a privileged life to care for the poor and abandoned.

The gospel tells us, that a good plant cannot produce bad fruit, and that a bad one cannot produce good fruit. We learn from this, that a good father brings up good children. But, if the parents are wicked, how can the children be virtuous? Our Lord says, in the same gospel, Do men gather grapes from thorns, or figs

The Importance of Eye Contact By Carmel Wynne Have you ever tried to have a meaningful conversation with a family member or colleague who doesn’t make eye contact when you are speaking? My first instinct is to ask the person to look at me. Eye contact is an important nonverbal communication, especially for women whose brains are wired to respond

Marriage is a journey of love By Johnny Doherty CSsR  It is very noticeable when you are around the family and friends of a young couple who are getting ready for their wedding day, how much of the conversation is about them losing their freedom, especially the man! People talk about getting married and settling down. The implication is that