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Lord of all pots and pans and things

In his Introduction to the Devout Life, St Francis de Sales recommends putting aside some time for prayer ‘in...

Lord of all pots and pans and things
posted on: 29 Jul, 2010 | author: Jane

Woman, why are you weeping?

Woman, why are you weeping?  You have endured the sight of Jesus being condemned to death, crucified and buried. ...

Woman, why are you weeping?
posted on: 23 Jul, 2010 | author: Jane

To live without a murmur

In his Rule, St Benedict spoke specifically against murmuring five times*.  Murmuring or grumbling doesn’t...

To live without a murmur
posted on: 9 Jul, 2010 | author: Jane

‘He must increase while I must decrea

Today we celebrate the birthday of St John the Baptist and it is also traditionally (though not actually)...

‘He must increase while I must decrease’
posted on: 24 Jun, 2010 | author: Jane

Too busy to pray?

‘If you’re too busy to pray, you’re too busy.’ … So the saying goes, but it’s...

Too busy to pray?
posted on: 28 May, 2010 | author: Jane

‘You ask for me, Mummy’

Among the many things my children have taught me is this little gem about our relationship with Mary, the Mother of...

‘You ask for me, Mummy’
posted on: 5 May, 2010 | author: Jane

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