Seeing children as blessings not barriers
‘Religious women’ have more kids, study shows
Strong and active faith in God helps put more religious Canadian women in the family way, says a new report from think tank Cardus.
Speaking Out: It all begins with the family
Editorial: Celebrate family
As the story goes … a doctor asked a patient if anyone in his family suffered from insanity. “No,” he replied. “We all seem to enjoy it.”
Family tradition brings taste of Italy to Easter
Lamb stew might not be typical Easter cuisine in North America, but for Elisa Pasini and her family it is an Italian delicacy steeped in tradition.
Sr. Helena Burns: Time to revive the ‘nuclear’ family
Crisis offers opportunity
Catholic parents seeking to help their children make sense of world events have had their work cut out for them in 2020.
Family with 14th child on the way pulls together in faith
The thought of 14 children would be inconceivable for most couples these days but for Carissa and Patrick Douglas it’s a dream come true.
Fr. Raymond de Souza: Discovering the roots that nurtured faith
On Sept. 5, 1920, Laura Cardoso left the family home in which she had been born to marry Salustiano Roque de Freitas. Nearly 100 years later, I visited that home, now deserted, in her village in Goa, India.
From the streets to a family reunion
After years of loneliness living on the streets, Gordon Petrie’s chance move into a rundown shed outside a Ukrainian Catholic church in Surrey, B.C., has brought him friendship, community and a family reunion out of his wildest dreams.
The story of my brother’s death
I’ve always done my best thinking through writing, and the death of my younger brother Chris last month has given me a lot to think about. The thing is, his life had meaning, and so did his death. I write this to share just a few reflections on that meaning.
Isolation puts family ‘bubble’ in spotlight
Faith, humour go to work on tumour
WASHINGTON -- Jeannie Gaffigan didn’t initially set out to write a book about having her brain tumour removed.
Leah Perrault: God’s heart provides a soft landing
Softening is a curious thing. We soften water, counteracting metals and minerals that stain and damage our clothing. We soften edges, to prevent slivers and injuries. We soften butter, to stop it from tearing through bread.