In Scripture Jesus tells us when we serve others, we are in fact serving Him. Our love is the answer to the culture of death. Love changes hearts. Saint Teresa of Calcutta put it this way "Faith in action is…
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Sexuality Education: 6 proactive tips for concerned parents
Sexuality education is an ever-present problem for concerned parents. The growing tsunami of progressive sexual attitudes heightens the natural desire to protect our children’s innocence. With so much happening, and very quickly, it can be difficult to know how to…
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When Grandma is considered a burden: A Proverb
There was an old woman living with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Grandma came to be what the family considered a burden. She dropped dishes, spilled things, and couldn't help with the farming. One day the couple had had enough,…
Parents as primary educators and the dangers of sexuality education
Right now my husband and I are engaged in discussions with not one, but two of my children's schools regarding their so-called sexuality programmes. This isn't anything new. I have been working for Family Life International since its inception when I was just a…
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Synod on the Family: Consultation of the New Zealand Bishops
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops have released their consultation questionnaire in preparation for this year's Synod on the Family which is to be held in Rome, October 5th to 19th. Bishop Charles Drennan of Palmerston North will be participating in the…
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Egg freezing: A work benefit?
Two leading technology companies, Apple and Facebook, are funding their workers or ‘partners’ to have their eggs frozen for future IVF. This is already covered by Facebook's employee benefit plan, and Apple plans to introduce it in the 2015. Both…
A true pastoral response: teaching the truth in love without fear
At a recent press conference for the Synod on the Family it was announced that one presenter, who was not to be named, had proposed that "language such as 'living in sin', 'intrinsically disordered', or 'contraceptive mentality' are not necessarily…
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The Numbers game
One question that frequently comes up in parenting circles is 'how many children is the right number?' I've always thought it is an odd that in a pluralistic world, people would think there would be a one size fits all…
Surrogacy
The story of baby Gammy's abandonment by his biological parents for having Down syndrome has opened up a wide discussion around surrogacy. As the days go on, more information is being revealed about the biological parents of the 7 month…
Life affirming ultrasound
I recently had the experience of sitting in on a 19 week pregnancy scan. For my wife and I it was the first chance to see our new child and as such, we were both looking forward to it. For…