Laudato Si

September 11th Sunday 24C.  When the family were sharing after Sunday Mass Pauline wondered, “The questions Father asked in his homily also made me think. What was behind the prodigal son’s wish to take his inheritance and leave home?  His brother, his father?  …

September 10.  Skills building is a common activity in secular life but possibly not taken seriously enough in our spiritual and relational lives.  What skills are needed for a successful marriage and happy family?   Communication in marriage is…

September 9.  The family’s next stop on their eco-safari was a game reserve.   They all enjoyed the talk about wildlife and were shocked to hear that rhino poaching happens everywhere, even in parks where there is security.  Each year hundreds of rhinos are killed for…

September 8.  Mary birthday.  September 8th   Birthday of Our Lady.  Pauline had always made a fuss of Our Lady’s birthday. She liked to make cards or put a flower at her statue and sing “happy birthday” and a hymn.  While they were on…

September 7.  Dad spoke seriously to them all. “I’m sure you’ve seen all kinds of houses, huts and farms already.  We’ve never been rich but like most people we know I would consider us middle class.  We do have enough to live off, if we don’t waste…

September 6.   The Covid pandemic has led the whole world to a deeper reflection on matters of health and wellbeing.  The most effective approaches towards this new health risk, the safety and efficacy of vaccines include the importance of effective leadership with…

September 5.  Religion and fraternity. “Have you heard of Jews for Jesus?”  Michael asked.  “Doesn’t that do away with their Jewishness?”  came the response. “I don’t know any Jewish families personally but I believe that one of their…

September 4.  Wisdom. Sunday 23 C. On Sunday as the family on their eco-safari were looking out over a vast landscape from the mountain pass where they had camped and planned to spend the day, after Mass at a small mission, Pauline shared, “Giving due honour to God…

September 3.  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…

September 2.  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…