MARFAM - Marriage and Family Renewal Ministry
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White lady of long ago
Filed under ArticlesSep 1The white lady of Brandberg.
Readers may or may not have heard of this worldfamous example of rockart deep in the Brandberg mountain in Namibia which was discovered after many centuries by a German traveller in 1913. At the time it was suggested that the white figure in the group of paintings was a woman because [...] -
Is yellow your favourite colour Lord?
Filed under PoemsSep 1Is yellow your favourite colour Lord?
You use it in so many different ways,
the sun, the myriad flowers gracing these fields of spring
shouting forth your majesty and glory,
your strength and power,
your delight in your creation,
and yes Lord too your impish sense of humour.
Some are light or bright, a joy to sight.
Others so pale or tinged with [...]Tagged as: poem -
Sep 1
Introduction
Some families are very involved in sport, some not at all. In some families everyone plays a different sport while in others they all play tennis or have another common interest. Gym is common nowadays too and is very good for one’s health. In today’s society with cell phones, TV and computers families [...] -
September Family Matters Newsletter
Filed under NewslettersAug 31FAMILY MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2010
MARFAM’s vision and aim since its beginnings in 1995 has been the renewal of family life in the Church through education and enrichment. The publications are a resource for families, educators, parishes and for the work of the Family Life Desk of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Your financial support helps [...] -
Aug 1
Introduction
In many ways men and women are competing as equals but in sport there are still different standards. This is because of our physical makeup, but there are also other differences in how men and women play games. These need not be seen as obstacles to be overcome but qualities to be celebrated. [...] -
Aug 1
Damn it God, why did you have to make us each so different.
Knowing, loving, serving You seems like a piece of cake
compared to knowing, loving serving You
in this creature you have given me.
John’s letter claims, “How can you say you love God whom you cannot see,
when you do not love your neighbour whom you can.”
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HOW MEN AND WOMEN PLAY?
Filed under ArticlesAug 1Can you play the game of work life harmony?
Dr Gloria Marsay
Hands up those of you who have achieved work/life balance? Are there any hands up? Did anybody feel a muscle tweak in your arm? Does that mean that you would like to achieve some ”balance”?
“Work life balance” is a term that was constructed during the [...] -
August Family Matters Newsletter
Filed under NewslettersJul 29FAMILY MATTERS AUGUST 2010
MARFAM’s vision and aim since its beginnings in 1995 has been the renewal of family life in the Church through education and enrichment. The publications are a resource for families, educators, parishes and for the work of the Family Life Desk of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Your financial support helps [...] -
Jul 1
Sport is not only for the young and fit. Even older people can and need to keep as fit as possible and play what sport they can. They need to play their part in the game of life and so avoid becoming frustrated and irritable. They can look back on the many sporting events they have witnessed and share with the young how things have changed and grown.
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July Family Matters Newsletter
Filed under NewslettersJun 30FAMILY MATTERS JULY 2010
MARFAM’s vision and aim since its beginnings in 1995 has been the renewal of family life in the Church through education and enrichment. The publications are a resource for families, educators, parishes and for the work of the Family Life Desk of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Your financial support helps [...]
