WEDDING FEASTS
August 22. Wedding feasts. They discussed, “Why would someone not want to go to a wedding especially a traditional one that goes on for a day or two with lots of food and drink, I wonder.” “Maybe too busy.” “Can’t afford to dress up.” “Not really interested, or…
WHEN WILL THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB BE A WOMAN?
MARFAM’S WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 21 AUGUST 2024 The very way in which this question is phrased speaks of bias. When it comes to jobs men are at the forefront. But when considering running a household, surely the saying should be the best person for this job is a woman….
MATERIALISM
August 19. Materialism. Joann raised the topic of materialism and even vanity. “I was thinking of the rich young man who was asked to sell all his possessions and follow Jesus. We always think of a young man but would it not apply equally to a woman? Are women…
THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY INTO HEAVEN.
August 18. Assumption Sunday. (transferred to the 20th Sunday) The Catholics in the group were given a chance to explain to others their devotion to Mary, also because August is Women’s month after all. Different people shared how they saw her as a powerful queen,…
MARRIAGE CRISES
August 16. Marriage crises. Paula shared, “Sexual issues, especially pornography can and do have an impact on couple relationships but we as individuals and couples seldom bring them to the Church. Are we embarrassed or think we won’t be listened to…
MONEY AND SEXUALITY
August 15. (The Assumption is transferred to the Sunday.) Money. With this month’s theme of Sexuality as a Family Gift, it is certainly not always a true gift. Everyone discussed the issue of money and its many implications for conflict and distress in the area of…
THE ASSUMPTION PATRONS AND PATRONESSES
Picture is Benedict Daswa;s parish church that he built
CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILD RAPE
August 13. Child rape. A serious topic needing an urgent response was abuse and rape of children. “Are our children precious to us, are they a fruit of our love to be guarded and protected?” “But should we not consider all children in the same light?” “How?”…
TAXES AND THE COMMON GOOD
August 12 . Taxes. On a very practical level the groups were discussing taxes. There is income tax, sales tax, e-tolls as road tax but there are also different grants. “We give, but it is mostly others who get. Is that fair?” “I think the principle of the common…
HONOURING THE WOMEN IN OUR FAMILIES AND LIVES
August 11. 19th Sunday Year B. On the Sunday after Women’s Day Fr Joseph said it shouldn’t be just one day as there were so many issues that needed attention. It’s not just about marching, toyi-toying, making demands or remembering past grievances or successes and…
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