FAMILY 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 [...]

Introduction I often come across grandparents who are seriously concerned about their grandchildren, young and also older. Of course the generation gap is bigger between them and they find it hard to understand one another. Older people often have more time and a greater desire for a deeper prayer life. They also sometimes feel helpless [...]

Depending on whom you ask the response to the statement “After the ball…..” can vary a lot. For debutantes who have been fundraising for a year it can be both a relief and a let-down. “Now that it’s all over, I can sleep late, laze about, spend my money instead of having to save it [...]

“What have I done with my mind?”
the old lady wondered, clutching at threads
that wove and unwove patterns in and out
of the mist and sunlight of her mind.

The time we have been waiting for has arrived. The World Cup Soccer matches will be played over the next few weeks. Young people no doubt will be very involved, volunteering, helping, watching and enjoying the excitement and the atmosphere. It is also a time when things could go wrong, if selfish needs and greed are allowed to get out of hand. It is important not to lose touch with one another as families, to provide guidance and support where needed. We must also be aware of the evils of gambling, drinking, drugs, prostitution and trafficking which go along with international events like this.