Image by Glen Carrie. Know thyself. This famous maxim was originally inscribed into the temple in ancient Greece dedicated to the God, Apollo, in Delphi. The importance of acquiring self-knowledge is part of the human race’s earliest and most enduring philosophical tenets. St Teresa of Avila wrote that nothing helped a person to grow…
I’m not naturally a morning person, but…
Sometimes the best things happen in the morning. Like a big brother deciding to help a little brother eat his breakfast. I’m so glad I noticed this and got it on camera. What about you? Did you manage to catch any special moments this week?
Spring and saints for gardeners
My column recently published in The Catholic Weekly. The first daffodil flower is about to burst out of the pod that’s appeared amid the green spears growing in our terracotta pot near our front door. We’re going to have bluebells this spring too. The viola seeds I planted a while ago are sprouting and will…
Be a peaceful parent, stop looking for stuff around the house.
Originally published as a podcast for The Journey. It’s a great Christian show with input on Scripture, healthy marriages, parenting, stuff for young people, inspiring bits, fun bits, and thought-provoking bits. I’m honoured to be involved. Check it out! The other night, after our children’s bedtime, I kept finding cupboard doors open. I went looking for the culprit and…
Marilyn Rodrigues 