We almost always begin in the same place. We meet someone, something comes alive, and we are convinced—rightly—that we have fallen in love. The wedding is radiant; the vocation is named and embraced. But then the honeymoon ends, the suitcases are unpacked, and ordinary life resumes. Here, quietly, something different begins. The home we have just built turns out to…
On Thursday, June 25, I had the privilege of visiting Sensory Safari alongside the autistic adults from a respite camp being hosted by Bethesda – For Person with Disabilities. Going into the trip, I knew that Sensory Safari was a place designed to promote inclusion through fun, interactive, and sensory-friendly activities for people of all ages and abilities. Although I…
This reflection arose after participating in a Sip and Chat event the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) conducted in collaboration with the Faith Formation (young adults ministry) at St Francis of Assisi Parish in Sangre Grande on Sunday, June 14. Everyone seated at my table conversed cordially, and I was completely unaware of the background surrounding the two speakers invited…
Fatherhood has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. What makes it even more meaningful is that my own father passed away when I was just one year old. While my older siblings had memories of him, I did not. For many years, that was difficult. I often wondered what it would have been like to experience…
Coming out of the Skills for Sacramental Marriage Building accompaniment session in March and April at Santa Rosa/Malabar and Couples for Christ and Tunpuna, St. Joseph, Curepe and Maloney parishes, online follow-up sessions continued on April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, married couples who participated shared meaningful reflections on their experience with the Emotional Release Skill (ERS), the response has…
As the Church celebrates the 50 days of the Easter season, families across the Archdiocese are invited to take part in a simple but meaningful initiative that brings faith back to the family table. During Easter, families are encouraged to gather for a shared meal and a short moment of prayer in their homes, giving thanks for the joy of…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
When her son was three years old, Saira La Foucade took him to Mass one Sunday. As the altar server lead the procession, swinging the incense to his side, La Foucade’s son became irritated and started crying and rolling around. She couldn’t understand why. Mere weeks before, he was diagnosed as autistic, but she still thought she could take him…
There is a moment in every marriage when the wine runs low. The initial joy, the effortless connection, the sense that love would always flow abundantly. Life has a way of emptying our glasses. Careers demand attention, children need care, and the daily responsibilities slowly dims the light that once burned so brightly? But how do we as couples know…
