HOUSEHUSBANDING A VIABLE OPTION
October 20. Onesmo had chosen to be a house-husband, as they knew that Rosemarie had been the successful student and in the current climate had the greater potential for a good job. “I shall ‘husband’ our resources carefully at home,” he said, “no matter…
WWJD IN SOUTH AFRICA ON 1 NOVEMBER 2021?
(In case you don’t know, WWJD stands for “What Would Jesus Do?) How does one discuss an important topic like voting, but maybe also a sensitive one, in families? For many families, it might not even have been discussed over the years, with us just…
OUR YOUTH AND ECOLOGY
October 19. The oldies of the seniors group held regular discussions, often moving between confidence and concern about the youth . “It takes all kinds of young people these days, both boys and girls. Some are committed to their studies, some to…
our world of families PRESENTATION
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productive LAND IS A GOOD FOR ALL
October 18. Land and farming are very tricky questions for people today. Andries and Thabo were students at the Agricultural College together. They often debated whether it was to get rich or to work for food security for the people. Andries said, “My oupa warned…
DASWA, A MARTYR FOR CHRISTIAN VALUES
October 16. Benedict Daswa. Fr Chris expressed his concern about the ongoing practice of witchcraft, especially in some remote rural areas. Only a few years ago here in South Africa our first martyr was recognised and beatified. Benedict Daswa was a family man,…
RESPONDING TO THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES
October 14. The visiting missionary told the group, “Mission month reminds us that everyone is called to be a prophet, reading the signs of the times and speaking the truth that comes from God and is written on our hearts. Pharisees, are self-righteous religious…
FAMILIES CARRY HEAVY BURDENS
October 13. It is a known fact that abuse and neglect of the elderly is not uncommon. Even in their own homes, or living with children and grandchildren, or in institutions they may not be as well cared for and protected as they should be. A blot on…
DIVERSITY IN OUR WORLD OF FAMILIES
I’m engaged in some research on family diversity for a project, but became distracted by the opening event of COP 15, THE BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE, part 2 of the UN international conference on biodiversity, which has just opened in China. It is one of the two…
RESPECT FOR THE LAW STARTS AT HOME
October 11. “When you are driving through the traffic in any city the lawlessness of drivers is frightening. In SA it isn’t only taxis that disobey traffic laws all the time, but they are undoubtedly the worst.” “The lawlessness is certainly a clear sign…
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