The lawyer who worked for God
St Alphonsus Liguori gave up work as a lawyer because he felt a strong calling to God and the need to help the sick.
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The next World Youth Day (WYD) is being held in Lisbon in early August. As with past events, organisers are expecting tens of thousands of young Catholics to descend on Portugal to take part in the myriad of local community and mainstream events.
Desire for the Divine
This is a second article developing the Apostles’ cry: Lord, teach us to pray!
We continue to pray with St Augustine: ‘Late, have I loved you O beauty so ancient and so new, Late, have I loved you.’
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The enigma that is Mary
Described by St Thomas Aquinas as ‘the holiest of all creatures’, the Virgin Mary is revered by Christians and for many is the greatest of all the saints. Also known as St Mary the Virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Mother of God, she was born in Jerusalem in 14 BC to Joachim and
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How often should families eat together?
How often should families gather for a communal meal? Such a good question and the answer may differ from family to family. It’s more about the quality. With couples, for example, there is a lot of research on how much quality time they need to maintain a healthy marriage.
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My inspirational Ma Ma
When I was in primary school, it was a regular activity at the start of Term One to draw a picture of your family. My illustrations (texta outline filled with pencil shading) always showed an extra adult. And they always had a baby in them, though the identity of said baby varied over the years. By the time I finished primary school, my family had reached its full shape. Three boys, three girls, three grown-ups.
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A special love
Grandparents play a very important role in the life of their grandchildren. They, along with their parents, help to teach their grandchildren how to show love, respect, compassion, sharing, and kindness.
Have you heard the one about
Majellan jokes have been a family favourite with our readers for many years.
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Beatification for Spanish woman
Maypole dancing has been part of various European folk festivals for centuries.
The festivals usually occur on May 1 or at Pentecost, although in some countries the maypole is erected between June 20-26. In some places, the maypole is a permanent feature that is only used during the festival.
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Playing their part for peace
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is held each year on May 29. It is an opportunity to honour the contribution of the uniformed and civilian personnel who work for the organisation.
The festivals usually occur on May 1 or at Pentecost, although in some countries the maypole is erected between June 20-26. In some places, the maypole is a permanent feature that is only used during the festival.
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