DISCIPLIESHIP
October 8. Discipleship. It’s interesting that we still most often hear of the husband being the head of the wife, although greater equality is growing. In Luke’s story of the family of Mary and Martha there appears to be no husband or children. As woman friends…
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY.
Pope Francis requested a day of prayer and fasting for peace on this day. October 7. Our Lady of the Rosary. As October is the month of the Rosary Anna asked her mom, “Do those people selling rosaries on street corners really know what it is and what to do with it?”…
A NEW EVANGELISATION
October 5. A New Evangelisation. The extended Jackson family had undergone quite tough times with the family business, which had caused tension between the members so some of the younger ones wanted to break away and do their own thing. Joe and Vanessa…
SEASON OF CREATION FINAL. ST FRANCIS
October 4. St Francis. End of Season of Creation. Michael shared with his fellow confirmation candidates. “Just like there are many Theresa’s there are also many Francises in parishes and families. Quite often children choose these as…
SEASON OF CREATION. MARRIAGE AND FRIENDS.
October 3. Friends. A group of young married couples at their monthly meetings discussed practical issues as well as spiritual matters. One month when they talked about friends it became quite heated. His friends, her friends, their friends, old and new friends…
SEASON OF CREATION. ST FRANCIS’ WAY +
MARFAM FAMILY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 2 OCTOBER 2024 As we come to the end of the Season of Creation on 4th October we remember St Francis, who is an inspiration to many and certainly to Pope Francis, who since his election in 2013 has promoted the life and legacy of his…
SEASON OF CREATION. OCTOBER THOUGHTS. 1 FEAST OF THERESE
OCTOBER Overview. Family on Mission. Every single family of any description, human, plant or animal has a role to play to sustain our world, as a family of families. As the human family, we have the power to deliberately choose our sense of mission. As Catholic…
ST FRANCIS REFLECTION PRAYER AND BLESSING.
ST FRANCIS – MODEL FOR ALL WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION. PRAY FOR US. Climate change is a matter of great concern across the world, whether we are believers in the world as God’s creation or are only aware of physical symptoms like excessive heat,…
SEASON OF CREATION. MAKE ROOM FOR LIFE!
September 30. Make Room for Life! As the family was returning from their eco-safari they reflected and shared together on the story of Job. Michael explained, “It is a teaching story of Job, who was rich, had many children but God allowed…
SEASON OF CREATION + WORLD DAY FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES.
September 29. 26th Sunday B. WEEK 6 marriage reflections. Taking stock. Are we being a good example? Mk 9:38-48 “If you want to know what kind of example married couples are for those around, you have to ask their children” Fr Peter began. So he…
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