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LIFE’S BEGINNINGS, FAMILY BEGINNINGS

Posted by Toni Rowland | Jan 11, 2022 | Family Matters, Laudato Si, marriage |

I’ve been waxing eloquent for some time about “family” being the be-all and end-all of creation....

A CHILD IS not a right but A GIFT FROM GOD

Posted by Toni Rowland | Jan 11, 2022 | Laudato Si, Thought for the Day |

January 11. Hannah made a vow saying, “If you will give me a man-child I will give him to the Lord for the whole of his life.” Bruce continued with the story of Hannah. She prayed in her desperation and the priest Eli promised...

FAMILY BEGINNINGS: INFERTILITY

Posted by Toni Rowland | Jan 10, 2022 | Laudato Si, Thought for the Day |

January 10. Infertility. Hannah’s rival used to provoke her sorely to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. Bruce, the group’s scripture guide, noted that the readings starting “Ordinary Time” in the Church year...

SUNDAY. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS AND OURS

Posted by Toni Rowland | Jan 9, 2022 | Laudato Si, Thought for the Day |

January 9. Baptism of the Lord. C. When Jesus had been baptized The Holy Spirit descended upon him. When does a family begin and what is baptism all about? Zodwa wanted to know, “Did...