My adventure with Saint Francis started when I was around 14 or 15 years old. I was part of the youth group in my parish, and as part of our formation, I was sent on a retreat during the school holidays. One night on that retreat, we were invited to watch a movie about Saint Francis of Assisi. The movie was projected for us in a barn in the village where we were staying. Just imagine it: the priest sitting on a ladder so he could be heard throughout the entire barn, translati

A few months ago, I was playing with AI and my photos. I found two photos of myself taken in the same place, in a very similar pose, about five years apart. I then asked AI to create an image of me wearing the same clothes and sitting in the same place as a 100-year-old woman. The image created by AI was interesting. I showed it to the Sisters I live with. Some of them said that the person did not look like me at all. Others said that it was possible that I could look like th

“There is nothing impossible for God.” It’s a simple truth—yet one we often forget. In our daily lives, we tend to focus on what goes...

A few days ago, I randomly came across a video on social media featuring a herd of lambs. The scene was simple: first, some passersby...

Life can be full of unexpected turns: Someone goes for a job interview and does not get the job they were hoping for. Someone’s holiday...

I like reverse parking my car into our garage. It is convenient and gives me a much better view when I leave the house, ensuring there...

I am very lucky to be able to spend a few days by the ocean. This morning, I went for a long walk along the shore. I love walking, but...

When we think about the Covid 19 pandemic, we recall stories of a deadly disease and horrible time of continuous lockdowns in Australia...

It has been a long journey. I started in 2018 with a simple blog. Back then there were just reflections which I gladly shared every few...

Almost a fortnight ago we celebrated Holy Thursday. That day of the Holy Week, we remember God’s love showed to us through Jesus’ example...

Last weekend was my turn to cook. My turn, because luckily for us, in the community, we take turns to cook. It is much easier than being...

I don’t know about you, but for me there are certain experiences in life which cannot be recalled without using senses. My memories of...

It’s Lent. In the Catholic tradition time when we focus on the Passion of Christ and prepare for His resurrection. Fast, penance and...

My love of food comes not only from the fact that I enjoy cooking and tasting new foods. I love food because I love life. The health...

Couple of weeks ago, as I was doing my weekly grocery shopping, I saw a beautiful cabbage in the nearby veg and fruits market. Tempted by...

What happens when the European person tries to cook Asian dish? There is a lot of browsing, searching, researching, and…. asking the...

It is difficult to cook for your family at home–day after day all year long. There is only a certain number of dishes which (usually...

Those who know me a bit more know that my wardrobe contains quite boring items. Of course, some of them are coming from the fact that the...

Sharing a meal with someone is always a great gift. Especially now, when many of us in Australia are going through the second lockdown –...

Last week I tried a new bread recipe. It was very simple. Just three ingredients: beer, chickpea flour and baking soda. Mix them...