It sounds a little bit like a B-grade horror movie doesn’t? Instead of this innocuous thing: One day maybe I’ll write an article about the history, spiritual significance, and practice of the wearing of a scapular. I can’t quite face that right now. Instead, let’s just say that it is a form of silent prayer and a very beautiful…
Author: Marilyn Rodrigues
I'm a journalist and married mother of five. I live in Sydney.
Surviving taking young children to Mass
My column published in last week’s Catholic Weekly. Everyone loves the idea of parents coming to Mass with their young children, but not everyone always enjoys having young children there, including the parents themselves. I’ve been to Masses where I’ve broken out in a sweat from trying to keep the children relatively still and…
Be a peaceful parent – eat dinner with your family
Pope Francis has given his ten tops tips for a happy life. Do you know what they are? I think they are great tips for anyone trying to be a more peaceful parent as well. One was to foster a culture of healthy leisure in our families, to play with our children more, and…
Random (mostly happy) thoughts from the trenches of family life with young children
I love some of the ideas people gave me for my 40 things for 40 years challenge. Learn to play the ukulele and go busking with it is my favourite! Thanks Annemarie! I’m really taken with this idea of doing 40 new or challenging things this year while I’m 39. Who knows how much time any…
Marilyn Rodrigues 