From the Other Side

  • Reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas

    Dec 01, 2023

    We are now in the season of Advent, a significant liturgical season in the Catholic Church that marks the beginning of the liturgical year leading up to Christmas.

  • Celebrating Halloween the Catholic way

    Nov 03, 2023

    1 Corinthians 10:31 – So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

  • A family that eats together, stays together

    Sep 29, 2023

    For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them – Matthew 18:20

  • United, we stand as one

    Sep 01, 2023

    Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptised by one Spirit so as to form one body — whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. - 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

  • Appreciating and cherishing our Christian roots

    Aug 04, 2023

    I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me – Proverbs 8:17

  • Live and let live

    Jun 30, 2023

    This verse encourages all of us to seek peace and live in harmony with others. While we can’t control everything, we can control our own words, actions, and conduct to encourage peace. It is important to be at peace with everyone, even if it is difficult.

  • Raising grandchildren: A grandmother’s perspective

    Jun 02, 2023

    There are numerous benefits when grandparents look after their grandchildren, notably having a bonding and emotional connection with the little ones.

  • Letting go and moving forward: Forgiveness

    May 05, 2023

    Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

  • It is well with my soul

    Mar 31, 2023

    During the times in my life when I feel that life is throwing me a curve ball at every corner, reading about the life of hymnist Horatio Spafford always brings me back to reality.