Families Blog

The families blog offers a rich collection of articles designed to inspire and support Catholic families in living out their faith in everyday life. Featuring regular contributions from beloved writers such as Michael McGirr, Fiona Dyball, Ann Rennie, and Kate Moriarty, the blog provides thought-provoking reflections, practical advice, and engaging stories. Share these articles with families in your school community to nurture their faith journey and strengthen their connection to the school’s Catholic mission.

Families blog – Blessings from beyond our boundaries

Michael McGirr 28 October 2024

Christianity does not have a monopoly on heartwarming invocations.

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Families blog – The all-encompassing God

Ann Rennie 28 October 2024

We need to embrace the enormity of God, not try to make him small enough to fit into our lives.

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Families blog – Australia in sacred song

Fiona Dyball 28 October 2024

Care needs to be taken when choosing ‘Australian’ songs for Masses and prayer services.

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Families blog – Before coffee

Kate Moriarty 28 October 2024

A cereal explanation for different beliefs.

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Families blog – Seven good times in the good book

Michael McGirr 18 August 2024

The Bible is an overwhelmingly positive book.

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Families blog – Net of love

Ann Rennie 18 August 2024

By loving others and respecting their human dignity we are living good lives.

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Families blog – Ready or not

Kate Moriarty 25 June 2024

Even with the best intentions, time has a habit of disappearing.

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Families blog – All creation sings Gods praise

Fiona Dyball 25 June 2024

There is a rich library of music for prayer services and personal prayer during the Season of Creation.

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Families blog – Saints in song

Fiona Dyball 19 May 2024

Celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross and Feast of the Assumption with bespoke musical compositions.

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Families blog – Five scientists who believed in God

Michael McGirr 19 May 2024

Many scientists believe in God and see their work as in some way exploring the mysteries of the sacred.

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Families blog – Wholly curious

Ann Rennie 19 May 2024

The wonder of science is a compliment to the wonder of God.

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Families blog – Neurospicy

Kate Moriarty 1 May 2024

God forgives us all things, even the fact we can be easily distracted.

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