SEASON OF CREATION. SEPTEMBER 10. FAMILY CONFLICT
September 10. Sunday 23A. Fr Joseph began his homily. “There are two thoughts that struck me when I was reflecting on the gospel for today. One is obviously about forgiveness and I can see it almost as in a business matter where you have to go to arbitration to…
SEASON OF CREATION. SEPTEMBER 9. RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN AND SIN
September 9. Relationship breakdown and sin. One Saturday the family decided to camp out as they did from time to time, to experience nature more intimately. They had put up their tent and as everyone was hungry they all helped to put together their simple meal….
SEASON OF CREATION. SEPTEMBER 8. LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL
September 8. Mary’s birthday. On their eco-safari the family visited a vineyard, and after experiencing a wine-tasting they held a discussion about wine and also considered substance abuse. “While we do love wine we often see alcohol as a problem. In Jesus’ time it…
SEASON OF CREATION. SEPTEMBER 7. THE LARGE CATCH OF FISH
September 7. The large catch of fish. On their eco-safari the family stopped to watch the workings of a fishing village. Paulus had grown up by the sea. He explained that fishing for a living can be hard and dangerous work but is a necessary way of…
HEALTHY PEOPLE – HEALTHY PLANET. FAMILY WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 FW 6 September. FAMILY WEEKLY E-NEWS, FAMILY MATTERS ON RADIO VERITAS Healthy people, healthy planet. The 2023 SEASON OF CREATION theme is “Let Justice and Peace flow, like a mighty river.” It is clearly more focused on social action than health but I do…
SEASON OF CREATION 5 SEPTEMBER. MOTHER TERESA MODEL OF CARE FOR THE POOR
September 5. St Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mom shared her admiration for Mother Teresa over the years.” I’m very happy that she has been canonised and today is her feastday. Her story is amazing. She spent almost her whole life caring for the poor. …
SEASON OF CREATION SEPTEMBER 4. CALLING OUR FAMILY TO HEAR THE CRY OF THE POOR
September 4. The JP and Family groups each brought their own ideas to share. Jonas from Family Life was strong on the need to build strong family relationships but had been touched too by the overwhelming practical needs of the poor, like the needs of those left…
SEASON OF CREATION. SEPTEMBER 2. NURTURING TALENTS
MARFAM’s booklet FAMILIES CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION unpacks the Laudato Si Action Platform goals. Order from http://www.marfam.org.za/shop or email [email protected] September 2. Parable of the talents. George, the JP coordinator reminded them…
2023 OUR WORLD, FAMILY OF FAMILIES – MARFAM DAILY THOUGHTS.SEASON OF CREATION – 1 SEPTEMBER TO 4 OCTOBER 2023.
For more detailed explanation go to https://marfam.org.za/2023/08/11/marfam-daily-thoughts-september-1-october-4-season-of-creation MARFAM INTRODUCTION. SEPTEMBER. Our World of Families and Our Heritage. New insights in recent years in our way of thinking…
GOD’S WISDOM AND THE POTENTIAL OF SEXUALITY
August 27. Sunday 21A. Fr Joseph smiled to himself as he prepared his homily. God really was amazing in creating men and women the way he did. Using the bible story of Adam having to look for a mate amongst the animals is nice but the real…
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