Where have all the Michelangelos gone? Where are our modern-day Leonardo da Vincis and Caravaggios? Are they lost in a sea of constant entertainment that seeks to numb the intellect … Continued
What do grandparents do best? They adore their grandchildren. Too often, as parents, we are too busy providing for the needs of our children to take the time to just … Continued
Every time I make a batch of oatcakes – a traditional Scottish cookie – I feel like I’m preserving a little bit of the freedom for which my Scottish ancestors … Continued
There is an increasingly popular catch-phrase on Facebook. Usually used by moms describing something adorable their child has done, they will say “Oh, my heart.” This indicates (I think) that … Continued
May is one mother of a month. You could say it’s one mother after another. Along with the favourite mothers in your lives, this month’s liturgical calendar offers us some … Continued
“As they led him away, they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made … Continued
For years, since our oldest was a toddler, we’ve had a framed print of the Return of the Prodigal Son by Spanish artist Bartolome Esteban Murillo hanging in our dining … Continued
By Clare Lazzuri I could see my 8-year-old son, one of three altar servers, suspiciously holding his belly, all colour washed from his face. We were in our usual front … Continued
I have recently rediscovered the joy of reading novels to my older children. By older, I mean the ones who can already read on their own. My 8-year-old had been … Continued
Are you eager? I want to be eager – for Jesus. There’s a lot of eagerness in the air this month, and there should be. We are obviously preparing to … Continued