THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. WOMANLY WILES
FExtracts from the introduction. For a full introduction to the August themes and fosu go to https://marfam.org.za/thoughts-for-the-day-august-2026/ AUGUST OVERVIEW. Sexuality, a Family Gift. God looked on his creation and was pleased. Particularly…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. THE CURSE OF WAR
At the close of this month with a focus on Grandparents as family roots may old and young work together for an end to wars and build the civilisation of peace promoted by Pope Leo XIV. July 31. SEE. Like for Jeremiah 2500 years ago, someone will heed the…
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY. CO-CREATING WITH GOD
July 30. SEE. Blanche loved to allow her grandchildren to come to her pottery studio and create “beautiful things” as she would say. She would tell them to feel the clay in their hands and to shape all kinds of things. Gradually…
OLD AGE AND THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
MARFAM FAMILY MATTERS WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 29 JULY 2026 MARFAM’s July theme “Grandparents are Families’ Roots” has certainly been well-aired quite widely. Although we ourselves have celebrated grandparents for more than 30 years, from 2021 and Pope Francis’ special…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. PROMOTING THE VALUE OF GOD’S KINGDOM TO OLD AND YOUNG
July 28. SEE. Gloria, the confirmation catechist told her class that there is a whole catechetical lesson in the gospel of the day about the Kingdom of God and the parable of the good seed and the weeds. Jesus explained the meaning to the disciples…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. FAITH GROWS LIKE A MUSTARD SEED
July 27. SEE. Granny Toni explained to the grandchildren on her birthday as they all sat in the shade under the tree in her yard. “When I was still quite a young woman I did struggle a bit with my faith. The man I loved was not interested in God and I didn’t know…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. ST JOACHIM AND ST ANN, patron saints for grandparents and the elderly
July 26. SEE. Sunday 17A. St Joachim and St Ann. The president of the St Anne’s sodality explained to congregation “Very little is known about this couple but tradition honours them as the parents of Mary and so the grandparents of Jesus. They therefore played a…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. NATURE SHARING WITH OLD AND YOUNG
Enjoy our Radio Veritas Grandparent Celebration with us. https://marfam.org.za/grandparent-celebration-veritas-2026/ July 24. SEE. Between the old and the young there is often an affinity about nature, plants and animals. Grandparents may have more…
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY AUGUST 2026
MARFAM daily reflections for the month of August with the theme SEXUALITY A FAMILY GIFT link with the 2026 Family Year Planner. This is the complete set to download and distribute within the networks. They are also posted by email and in facebook and whatsapp daily….
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. YOUTH AND THE ELDERLY OF THE CHURCH
The celebration of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on 26 July is an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all. May this day be an inspiration for everyone, especially the young, to revive the beautiful custom of visiting…
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