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...
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. ...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
posted on: 5 May, 2010 | author: Jane


