A SEASON OF INDULGENCES
A few days ago I came across a booklet on my table and the cover stated, “THE SEASON OF INDULGENCE.” Being a fairly knowledgeable Catholic, my mind immediately jumped to the topic of indulgences, a tradition which still comes to the fore from time to time e.g. when...
REFLECTIONS extracts from daily thoughts june 2021
June 24. Birth of John the Baptist. “JB is one of favourite saints,” Alan said, “He was a specially chosen person but he also made the choice himself to do what he believed he was called to do. Why are so many of our young people so wishy-washy with little sense...
A TRIBUTE TO DADS
- Especially the dads in our family. A dad is as tall as you make himcause a dad is the man for his child.He's an anchor, provider, a partner for mom,the man in the house, strong or mild. Some children reach only up to his knees,all they see are his legs going...
FAMILIES, YOUTH AND PROTESTS
A SEE – JUDGE – ACT family reflection activity. Is it not true that protests so often begin with idealism, a hopeful dream, that can lead to activism which is a positive response, unless it leads to nihilism, a destructive outcome on a range of counts? Was Jesus...
REFLECTIONS. Extracts from DAILY THOUGHTS JUNE 2021
June 16. Youth Day. Deacon Morris had been one of the young people involved in the Soweto uprising of 1976. He realized that much had changed in the lives of youth and different issues needed to be faced. He told them, “Now girls, no showing off any...
A SIMPLE HOME BLESSING
NEEDS: Crucifix, holy water. NEEDS: A crucifix and holy water. GREETING: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. OPENING PRAYER: Jesus came to this earth as a baby, grew up and lived in a family home with Mary and...
LENTEN FAMILY CALENDAR – OUR WORLD A FAMILY OF FAMILIES
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BEATITUDES FOR GRANDPARENTS
Blessed are the poor in spirit …. as they will not see their grandparents as a mealticket to the future. Blessed are the gentle ….. as they will recognise and be patient with the weaknesses of old age. Blessed are they who mourn, and who comfort the...
HOLISTIC YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKS
June, here in South Africa, is the month dedicated to youth, but MARFAM’S theme “Children belong in families,” includes younger children too. All children, including adolescents belong in families. Broadly speaking. That is because the majority of our children...
REFLECTIONS. EXTRACTS FROM DAILY THOUGHTS JUNE 2021
June 10. Basil, Zola and Mary had never really known their father. When their mother became ill and died, when little Mary was just 8 years old, Zola 12 and Basil just 17, the children felt very lost. Their aunt who lived nearby took over some...
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