Tag: family
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.
Family faith is a matter for “Growing Hearts” with new Pared...
Debuting on 25 June with a special two-episode premiere, the Growing Hearts Podcast will offer listeners practical advice and insightful discussions for those seeking to nurture Christian life in and outside the home.
Caring for our elderly is a privilege – treat them well
There’s more and more of us ageing, and fewer and fewer people willing and able to take care of us. What’s the solution? We’ve always had one, and it’s called a “family”.
Bridget’s rosary crusade returns for May 2024
Bridget Sakr is once again calling on Catholics in Australia and around the world to pray a novena to Our Lady Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia.















