Search Results for "familylife"

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A pilgrimage of prayer

08 Aug 2019 | Kaitlyn Fasso-Opie

Seeking solace in places of worship while a family member battles illness.

Support for struggling families

08 Aug 2019 | Abbey Maffescioni

When your family has gone through a rough patch and find that they are in need of support, where do you get support from? Many families that struggle find it hard to find support within their community. However, there are services dedicated to helping families through rough times. One of these agencies is Catholic Care.

Coming to terms with domestic violence

07 Aug 2019 | Chiara Fankhauser

Trigger warning: Article includes discussion of domestic violence and abuse.
Physical violence and verbal abuse are just the most visible forms of domestic violence. One of our young writers says it’s important that people understand that the domestic abuse takes many forms, and that tackling it means addressing all of these aspects.

Communion at the dinner table

07 Aug 2019 | Emilie Ng

In her first year of motherhood, Emilie Ng has discovered the importance of dinner time for families.

When family drama gets Biblical

07 Aug 2019 | Michael McVeigh

From Cain killing his brother Abel, to Mary having to give birth in a stable in Bethlehem, the Bible is full of family drama. While family life in Biblical times is just as messy as it can be today, there are still some valuable lessons to be learned. We take a look at three stories, and how they shape our understanding of God and family.

Explorations – family life

07 Aug 2019 | Andrew Hamilton SJ

For better or worse, most of us first learn about relationships from the way people are treated in our family. That's why helping strengthen and support families is so important in the Catholic Church.

Three generations. One family story

07 Aug 2019 | Mieke De Vries

Family life today is much different to what it was in the past, particularly when it comes to the choices available for women. One of our young writers interviewed her mother and grandmother and learns that some of their choices and experiences continue to influence her life today.