Tag: family
The limits of artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, Fr Josh Miechels reflects on the fundamental differences between AI and the human person through the lens of the Holy Trinity. He also offers practical questions for families seeking to use technology responsibly.
Still don’t like divorce? Do better marriage prep
Dating? There’s a series of tough conversations you need to have before you even suggest marriage, says Philippa Martyr
George Weigel: PD James and designer parkas for chihuahuas
The novelist PD James began one book with a chilling image of a world without children. Now it seems it is up to the church to prevent it becoming reality, writes George Weigel.
How a 5am epiphany sparked Australia’s first pro-life coffee brand
Pro-life coffee? Yup, it’s a thing. Last month Little Bean Coffee launched its first blend, Imago Dei (In the Image of God).
Philippa Martyr: Let’s try that again
If you’re not prepared to find out why a divorce is in the works, and to offer what help and support you can, do you really have any right to pontificate about it? Asks Philippa Martyr.
Q&A with Fr Flader: Divorce and children
I have a friend with three school-age children whose marriage is not going well, and her husband wants a divorce. How can I tell her that, apart from other considerations, this may have serious consequences for their children?
Ex-journo shares faith through children’s books
Over the course of seven years in the media industry, Natalie Dagher has always let her passion for writing guide her towards her next project which has led her to her first children's book.
The St Mary’s Cathedral family where everyone serves
Serving God is a family affair for Sydney’s Hiu family. All five members are involved in the sacramental and liturgical life at St Mary’s Cathedral. Marius, 45, Hanita Adhi, 44, and their children Nathanael, 17, Matthew, 14, Natalie, 12, and Marcus, nine, are often found at the country’s “mother church.”
Sydney’s Urdu-Hindi community going strong one year after inaugural Mass in...
The Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary of their inaugural Mass, performed in their native language, early this month, capping a remarkable year of community and formational growth.
Kids’ chaos brings the Kingdom of Heaven alive on earth
Every parish wants children and young families, but sometimes the chaos that comes with little ones is difficult for parishioners—and for parents! Luckily, there are attitudes we can cultivate and practical action we can take to make children’s ministry thrive, writes Renate Cassis.
Jason Saab’s model for fatherhood
The Catholic Weekly sat down with Manly Sea Eagles star Jason Saab, his father Pierre and the whole family to discuss the highs and lows of their journey together, and what the example of Catholic fatherhood ought to be in an imperfect world.
The best way fathers can love their children
As iron sharpens iron, dads with children in the Sydney Catholic Schools system came together ahead of Father’s Day to connect and grow in their vocations, hearing from other father and spiritual fathers alike.





















