Flora Watkins

Mary’s dowry: the sisters bringing England back to Walsingham

The Community of Our Lady of Walsingham are expanding their mission with joy, humour and faith — living out Mary’s “yes” and drawing new generations to England’s national shrine.

Cradle Catholics don’t seem to struggle as much: trying to stay abreast of the annual feasts

Given that days of obligation are different in every country and in England if the relevant day falls on a Saturday or Monday it gets moved to the adjacent Sunday – which doesn't happen in Scotland – might we be cut a bit of slack?

How to choose godparents

For better or worse, the right sponsors may not be the obvious choice

Snowdrops at Candlemas: there's no fairer tribute to loved ones than 'Mary’s Tapers'

Trite Christmas: back to the future with the corny playlists of our youth

Lighten up about 'religious' concerns over Halloween: young children love ghouls and ghosties

One eye on the Emerald Isle: The grass seems greener on the other side of the Irish Sea

Ends and means: It’s not always easy persuading children of the importance of their faith

The 80th anniversary of D-Day is a moment for both gratitude and apprehension

Why are some people so intolerant about children at Mass?

Children at Mass: Why are some people so intolerant?

Everything in London has changed, except the familiar scents of the Oratory

Yoga: What’s the problem with a bit of Downward Dog?

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