FAMILY MATTERS NOVEMBER 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 [...]

“We were once a couple……..” reflects on November’s theme of loss.

Introduction: It is in families from very early days, playing catch or hide-and-seek that children learn how to be good losers rather than bad losers. Parents may have to work hard with some children that sulk or throw tantrums while others don’t want to try for fear of losing. Loss in life is inevitable and [...]

Cathy Hogg shares her story and experience of dealing with loss. With the family theme “Good Loser – Bad Loser” there’s no doubt she is one of the best. It may sound very strange, but sometimes we are able to win through loss in our lives and sometimes we lose! When I became ill with [...]