FAMILY ON MISSION. OPENNESS TO OTHERS
October 12 . Openness to others. A family discussion raised quite some points. “I have been fascinated how in African families goods and money are shared more readily than in white families. I don’t know if my brother would pay my children’s school fees.” “It is…
FAMILY ON MISSION. CASTING OUT DEMONS
October 11. Casting out demons. Their RCIA catechist told the group, “There has been a lot of talk about false prophets, healing and casting out demons recently. How can we really know who is on God’s side or just out for himself as has been found with some pastors?…
A FATHER’S CARE. OCTOBER 10
October 10. A Father’s Care. They discussed, “Pope Francis’ continually challenges us to help others and share with the poor. But we’re inclined to get sceptical about the beggars at traffic lights and those rather wildly enthusiastic traffic controllers who seem to…
THE ROSARY – A CALL TO PENANCE AND PRAYER FOR PEACE
MARFAM FAMILY MATTERS, WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 9 OCTOBER. 2024 After eight centuries or more the Rosary continues to be a very popular prayer, for individuals, families, sodalities and prayer groups of many different kinds. While some of us may think of the Rosary…
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…
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