THE MUSTARD SEED AND THE KINGDOMS OF GOD AND MAN
October 26. With the SA election around the corner it is important to consider what different parties have to offer as we consider where and how to cast our vote. In some circles in today’s society kings and kingdoms are largely out of fashion while some…
MISSION SUNDAY’S MISSION TO THE WORLD
October 24. Sunday 30B. Mission Sunday. Fr Peter read a portion of the message of Pope Francis on MISSION SUNDAY 2021.” “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20) On World Mission Day we recall with gratitude all those men and women who…
NEED FOR A CULTURE OF DIALOGUE
October 23. Throughout our lives when something bad happens to us we tend to see it as a punishment. “What have I done wrong?” granny Joseph asked herself when she was saying her night-prayers. “Why is Alinah avoiding me? I find it so hard to accept that…
READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES
October 22. As a Parish Pastoral Council they were asked to discuss the topic of “the signs of the times.” The chairman introduced the topic reminding them that this was an obligation on the prophets already way back in the Old Testament. “Are we not the…
TRUE LOVE DEMANDS INTEGRITY
October 21. Thandi explained, “I have discovered that if I have the right attitude and a strong relationship with God, then I can put up with a lot of the hassles that are really quite common in any family life. For me God must come first even if at times that…
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…
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