Christian Unity Day 7. Lord, show us how to respond to our neighbour
May 18. Jesus said: “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour?” (Lk 10:36). Also see https://marfam.org.za/2024/05/16/pentecost-interdenominational-prayer-2024/ Reflection. At the end of the parable, Jesus asked the lawyer: “who was the neighbour to the man…
CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK DAY 6. MAY 17
Lord, turn our churches into ‘inns’, to welcome those in need. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him (Lk 10:34). To be a “welcomer” conduct an INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER SERVICE on or around PENTECOST….
PENTECOST INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER 2024
What is this prayer service all about? It’s suggested by the SA Church Unity Commission for Pentecost which ends the week of Prayer for Christian Unity and begins a week for the environment. A great chance to gather a group of Christians, family, friends, church…
May 16. Christian Unity Day 5.
Lord, help us see the wounds and find hope. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them (Lk 10:34) The Church in Burkina Fasso who prepared reflections for this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is under attack from the military….
MAY 15, INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FAMILIES 30TH ANNIVERSARY. INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY
Happy 30th Anniversary International Year of the Family and MARFAM. What does the year 1994 mean to you and me or any of our families? In South Africa the major event was the 1st fully democratic election and the start of a new dispensation…
May 14. Christian Unity Day 3. Love God and love your neighbour as yourself
Lord, open our hearts to those we do not see. The lawyer asked, “Who is my neighbour?” (Lk 10: 29) Reflection, The lawyer wanted to justify himself, hoping that the neighbour he is called to love is one of his own kind, social status and outlook, which a…
CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK OF PRAYER. DAY 2. MAY 13
Help me Lord to love you, my neighbour and myself with all that I am. Scripture: The lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself” (Lk…
MARRIED COUPLES VERSUS MARRIED SINGLES
For weeks 12 – 26 May check out https://marfam.org.za/2024/05/10/commemorations-of-christian-unity-family-and-climate-and-laudato-si-week/ May 11. Anthony stated quite forcibly, “I think that couples should have a greater role to play in church as couples. Almost…
COMMEMORATIONS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY, FAMILY AND CLIMATE AND LAUDATO SI WEEK
A combined commemoration of Christian Unity Week of Prayer, 30th Anniversary of the UN International Year of the Family and Laudato si’ Week. LAUDATO-SI-AND-CHRISTIAN-UNITY-WEEK-2024Download Pentecost-Interdenominational-Prayer-ServiceDownload
INTERDENOMINATIONAL MATTERS
The Week or Prayer for Christian Unity, 12-19th, International Year of Family, Pentecost and Laudato Si week are coming. Watch this space to download resources. May 10 “It seems that religious disputes like those happening today are nothing new. At times there are…
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