RIGHTS COME WITH DISCIPLINE
March 7. The girls were getting a bit fed up with what they saw to be too much political talk. “Are human rights and family rights always about politics?” Susan asked. Dad responded with, “Well, yes and no, because politics is also about life. We…
DON’T KILL THE WORLD
MARFAM FAMILY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 6 MARCH 2024 Ecological conversion is a focus running through the whole of Lent for me and those others who are following the Lenten lectures on Ecological Conversion of Jesuit Fr Peter Knox. He is therefore also promoting the “Care…
THE MYSTERY OF JUSTICE DEBT AND FORGIVENESS
March 5. Geoff was studying economics at school. He shared, “There is an awful lot of blaming and shaming going on these days. If it is not shady business deals or state capture it is sexual harassment. I’ve always thought that justice should be done but it seems…
THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARING FOR THE SICK.
March 4. Lucky explained to the family that leprosy in those biblical times was like HIV/AIDS was for us. She told the story of Namaan, a highly-placed foreigner, a proud and arrogant man, who suffered from leprosy. When he asked for help the prophet Elisha treated…
SUNDAY LENT 3B. WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
March 3. Sunday Lent 3B. Fr Obed began in his usual straight-to-the-point manner. “All scripture readings give us food for thought and action. The season of Lent also reminds us of the need to make sacrifices and purify ourselves. In the 1st reading from the book of…
FAMILY RIGHTS INVOLVE EVERYONE
March 2. Georgina was happy that she was allowed to read the whole parable in their group. After she had finished her mom commented, “Is it about the prodigal son or the forgiving father? That is one of the questions and lessons. Another lesson is on the…
2024 MARCH HUMAN RIGHTS ARE FAMILY RIGHTS INTRODUCTIONS and THOUGHT FOR MARCH 1.
March 1. The history of Human Rights month and HR Day in South Africa involves a commemoration of Sharpeville, a sad incident in South African history when many innocent people protesting over their rights, were killed by police. In today’s bible account Joseph, the…
PROPHECY REQUIRES COURAGE AND ENERGY
February 29. Jerry was named after the prophet Jeremiah and often read parts of his story The prophet had grown old, having first been called by God while still young and having matured in his ministry. His task was speaking for God, judging right from wrong and…
IF WE ONLY HAVE LOVE
MARFAM FAMILY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 28 FEBRUARY 2024 We’re getting to the end of February, the month of Love, with our family theme LOVE GIVES FAMILIES LIFE. Pope Francis has said, “Love always gives life,” something worth remembering. During the earlier part of the…
MORAL EDUCATION A FAMILY NECESSITY
The end of the tax year is looming for many of us in SA. Would you like to help MARFAM and make a donation? . Go to the website and click on the DONATE BUTTON. Thank you in advance. February 27. Mike was interested in justice and peace issues in particular…
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