Tag - family

Duty of State Vs Religious Obligations – Clash?

From The Fatima Center... Faithful Discharge of Our Duties of State. If we perform our duties of state with the proper intention, and of course in the state of grace, we can make fitting penance in reparation for sins. Rather than doing them in the spirit of rancour, if we accept our long days, difficulties...

Women’s Football & Femininity…

Is there anyone out there who actually thinks that women playing football is even remotely "feminine"?  Take a look at this... https://youtu.be/TOhKz9fgX6Q Now, try to keep a straight face as you make the case for women's football - which is being praised and promoted across our TV screens like it's the best thing since - you...

Congratulations, Gabriel Syme!

Great news!  blogger, Gabriel Syme, already Dad to a little toddler daughter, is now father to a second bouncing baby daughter.  The newborn - Felicity Hope  - arrived on Tuesday evening, 28th November, weighing 7 Ibs 9oz. She and her mum are both well. Congratulations, Gabriel Syme - and a huge welcome to little Felicity...

Is ‘Tradition, Family, Property’ A Cult?

On September 8, 2008 the American Tradition, Family, Property (TFP openly and unashamedly defended traditional marriage at the University of California - Berkeley.  For this (and similar protests, e.g. against abortion) they are to be warmly commended - Editor.  However, there are some concerns about the TFP - an organisation we've never discussed on this...

Should Scots Catholics Support Forthcoming “Couple Retreat”?

  19-20 July, Glasgow Turnbull Hall Glasgow University Catholic Chaplaincy 13-15 Southpark Terrace G12 8LG Happy relationships don't grow on trees - Inspire your Marriage!  The "I+YOU=WE" couple retreat, consisting of lectures, workshops and individual dialogue, will lead you through the six steps from routine to joy in marriage £70 per couple includes: - detailed teaching materials - tea/coffee and refreshments - lunch and dinner -...

Welcome to Emily Therese!

Blogger Petrus became a Dad for the 4th time at 13.57 on 5th February, when beautiful little Emily Therese weighed in at 9 lbs 6. Petrus remembered that we'd had a thread to mark the birth of his baby son, Patrick, and his other two sons were also welcomed into the world on this blog...