Tag: family
Simcha Fisher: Vatican’s proposal for lengthy marriage preparation, and support
The Vatican has released a new document, 'Catechumenal Itineraries for Married Life', which outlines suggestions for meaningful and lengthy marriage preparation and support.
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Making Time For Your Marriage
By Mike and Alicia Hernon
When it comes to making time for your marriage, it can seem impossible. Kids, work, sports practices, recitals…so many things...
The Epic Battle in Every Marriage
By Francine & Byron Pirola
If there is one thing that the seasons of Lent and Easter bring into focus, it’s the struggle between good...
Staying Connected in Crisis
The last two years have seemed an endless barrage of crises that affect every aspect of our lives. From the bushfires in 2019/20, to COVID lockdowns, home learning, social unrest, the threat and reality of war in Ukraine, to the endless rains and flooding situation we are currently facing.
Healthy Friendship Week
All children know about friendships, but it’s the healthy ones they need to be able to identify which could hold the key to long-lasting happiness throughout their lives.
Simcha Fisher: Wisdom gleaned from home improvements
Lately, I have discovered I have a knack for minor home renovations, and by "minor" I mean "the entire household gets turned upside down...
Plenary voices: Francine Pirola
Marriage is the most common vocation in the Church. For many couples, it is a latent vocation – something seen and experienced as a...
Simcha Fisher: Frog and Toad at Cana
A childhood tale sheds light on the mystery of marriage
Not long before he died, I was complaining to my father I couldn't persuade any...
Francine and Byron Pirola: Families on mission
In 2016 Pope Francis published Amoris Laetitia which translates as the ‘Joy of Love’. The document, the result of discernment over several years and...
Peter Rosengren: Time to make the family our priority
Who will bat for Australian families at the political level?
It is entirely legitimate to question whether politics in Australia today is little more than...
Grandparents’ offer ‘phenomenal’ support
As the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly draws near, Sydney mums praise their parents
Parenting is a challenging gig, but it’s certainly made...
Justin Coulson: What Legacy Are You Building?
Parenting expert and father to six girls Dr Justin Coulson takes a look at excellence, and how we can all help foster our best.
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