Saint Elizabeth is often depicted holding a basket of bread, or some other sort of food or beverage, characteristic of her devotion to the poor and hungry. Today’s feast celebrates the life of St Elizabeth of Hungry. Born as the daughter of the Hungarian King in the early 13th century, she married into German Royalty … Continue reading Go forth and serve! – The Feast of St Elizabeth of Hungry
One of the many Churches I visited during my time living in Europe was the Capuchin Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccin in Rome. What is remarkable about this Church is that the crypt contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 bodies of Capuchin Friars. When I brought my parents on a visit there, my enthusiasm … Continue reading Why the obsession with bones? – All Hallows Eve
Mary Salome in "The descent from the cross" by Rogier van der Weyden Did you ever see the Princess Diaries? After watching the movie, I remember as an inspired younger version of myself, attentively writing on a pretty memory card and placing it in clear view on my notice board: “Courage is not the absence of … Continue reading What is more important to you than fear?
He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated.Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.” And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let … Continue reading To Persevere Like Christ. – The First Sorrowful Mystery
It would be fair to say that the young Mlle. Margaret Mary Alacoque was probably not the easiest person to live with. As an 11 year old she contracted rheumatic fever and spent the next four years in bed. Four years!!! That meant that her mum and her family would have had to wait on … Continue reading God’s Mysterious Ways – The Feast of St Margaret Mary Alacoque
“And he said to them, 'How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?'"Luke 2:49 Well isn’t this every mother’s favourite decade?Mary lost Jesus.Let that swim in your head.Mary, Mother of God, lost Jesus.Oops.I lost my little girl in a mall on Boxing Day once, … Continue reading To Seek Him Relentlessly – The Fifth Joyful Mystery.
"A Craft Activity" sounds a little ominous in our advertisement for our online event on October 24th. But fear not, we wish to set you up for success! Below is ALL the information you need to tackle this part of the day. You may even wish to only participate in this section, and that is … Continue reading An Advent Craft – Wisdom Between the Generations Event
“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:35 Jesus. God made man, a child, presented in a temple followed by a prophesy … Continue reading The Deep Joy In the Suffering of Christ – The Fourth Joyful Mystery.
"And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." Luke 2:6-7 I remember giving birth to my first child. I had … Continue reading Keeping Our Eyes On Christ. – The Third Joyful Mystery.
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 1:39-40 Newly pregnant herself with God Incarnate, Mary makes the long journey to be by her elderly cousin Elizabeth’s side as Elizabeth prepares to give birth to John … Continue reading The call to Magnify. – The Second Joyful Mystery.
