Family Matters

September 19.  It doesn’t often happen that people are literally brought back to life.  These are miraculous occurrences as actions by some of the prophets,  Jesus, later the apostles and from time to time still today, there are spiritual and physical miracles. Modern...

September 18.   Worth and self-worth or self-esteem are big issues these days and need serious consideration.  Families and sharing groups were asked to discuss the issue of self-worth across age groups.  Interesting points emerged. Sometimes the...

September 17. Sunday 24A.  Fr Joseph reminded the congregation that there are lots of aspects to reconciliation and forgiveness.  “What are the most famous family feuds in history, or clan or tribal feuds?  Isn't that how wars have been started? ...

September 16.  Skills building.  This is a common activity in secular life but possibly not taken seriously enough in our spiritual and relational lives. What skills are needed for a successful marriage and a happy family?   Communication in...

September 15. Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Homelessness.  At one town where they stopped for the night they sat down for a meal and as usual started with grace. The woman who served them had been watching and they soon all started up a conversation. She, Agnes...

September 14. Triumph of the Cross.  Everybody has got his one favourite “love is……’ saying.  Melody asked them all to sit together and share their own.  Eventually they came to the conclusion that maybe our general concept of love can be too sentimental.  Reflecting...

September 12.   The Covid pandemic has led the whole world to a deeper reflection on matters of health and wellbeing.  The most effective approaches towards this new health risk, the safety and efficacy of vaccines include the importance of effective...