Since transferring from the Pastoral Services Team to the Safeguarding Operations office for a brief sojourn, many of my friends and work colleagues have commented that this is a big change.
In the early days of the COVID pandemic, along with parishes throughout the world, the Archdiocese of Adelaide suspended the practice of receiving communion from the chalice and offered a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation for the safety and protection of the people.
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We have often heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism, helps you burn energy, and gets your brain moving for whatever lies ahead, whether it's school, work or family commitments. Our bodies need fuel to function properly. Without it, we slow down, lose focus, and struggle to keep up with life’s demands.
Each year I am often met with surprise when I tell people that Easter is actually a busier time for the Catholic Church than Christmas.
When I grew up in Ireland, folklore and faith were intertwined in many celebrations.
Welcoming a new member into the family – whether it is a newborn baby, a newly adopted child, or someone joining through marriage – brings a mix of joy, hope and sometimes apprehension. This addition changes the dynamics of our family life, and we open our hearts, eager to share love, traditions and daily experiences, hoping the new member will fit in and embrace us.
Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, can evoke a strong and complex range of emotions.
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