29 November 2022

Serving the poor with love

John the Baptist was quite a celebrity around Jerusalem. People came from everywhere to see this strange man who lived on locusts and wild honey, dressed in camel hair, and preached the need for repentance. He even instituted a new ritual of baptism – pouring water on people’s heads – as a sign of forgiveness for those who confess their sins and genuinely seek a new way of life.

Serving the poor with love Read More »

Becoming a mother

Motherhood is a beautifully enriching time that realises a couple’s hopes and dreams. However, leading up to the child’s birth can be a time of fear and uncertainty, especially for first-time mums.  Mother Mary, for example, would have had many questions before baby Jesus was born. The circumstances around His birth were most unusual.  But

Becoming a mother Read More »

The benefits of gathering for family meals with guest Derek Boylen

In this second Dinner Table podcast with Derek Boylen, we look at the enormous health benefits for people when they share a family meal. Lower rates of depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders have all been reported, while higher rates of resilience and self-esteem have also been noted. Derek also says families sharing

The benefits of gathering for family meals with guest Derek Boylen Read More »