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…
DISCIPLINE IN FAMILIES A RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY
February 26. Moses spoke as a parent and a teacher. “Living the spirit of ubuntu as a family value can be hard. Is ubuntu like mercy, a right, a responsibility, a duty born of love, something we learn from the example of God? We parents and teachers struggle with…
THE TRANSFIGURATION AS A SIGN OF LOVE
Have you checked MARFAM’s other Lenten resources, Stations of the Cross and our 2024 Family Year Planner? Visit the website. February 25. Lent 2B. Transfiguration. Fr Obed reminded the congregation about the stories of God’s relationship with His people,…
FAMILY DIALOGUE CAN BUILD PEACE
February 23. Martha was careful about the point she wanted to make. “Conflict in extended families is not uncommon. They may all have grown up together but one may be more or less successful than another, cleverer, have more children or in some cultures more wives. …
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