“I hate housework,” Mary muttered under her breath.
“Joseph comes in with his dirty feet,

FAMILY MATTERS 2011 – MAY THEME: HE WHO LOVES DISCIPLINES A CHILD (Proverbs 13:24) Are we empowered Resurrection people? MARFAM News SACBC Family Life Desk News 2011 Family Calendar and themes May, a month for family and life Parish Family Ministry CORRESPONDENCE BITS AND BYTES Family Hour, Resources, JPII, Hope and Joy FINALLY…… some Mother’s [...]

Download May Special poster. The poster picks up the two themes for the month, Family and Life.

Introduction “Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.” While we most often speak of God the Father, there are many motherly qualities in the Bible when speaking of God’s relationship with the people of Israel. Parents with their unique parental love play an essential role [...]

Introduction The modern-day family is beset with problems, some of which are new to all of us such as the technological advances. The family as a sacrosanct institution of God and the foundation of society is under threat….

“BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT …….” A faith sharing reflection on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. on the theme of the International Day for Families 2011 May 15, “Confronting family poverty and social exclusion.”

“Blessed are the poor in spirit…….” These words struck a chord with the parish Bible sharing team that had been developing small reflection sheets for use by the various groups as well as families at home.

Blessing a family home at Easter brings home and church together.

Home celebrations of liturgical events are meaningful in a family setting, e.g a Family Prayer meal and Reconciliation service

Download the explanatory leaflet. The bishops of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference passed the following resolution in the plenary meeting of August 2010. Resolutions, General A1.3. “The conference resolves that a Family and Life month be celebrated in each diocese during the month of May.” The SACBC Family Life Desk is loosely coordinating this [...]

FAMILY MATTERS 2011 – APRIL THEME: A PEACE THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE (John 14:27) Families live life, families love life, families celebrate life MARFAM News SACBC Family Life Desk News     2011 Family Calendar and themes     May, a month for family and life     Parish Family Ministry CORRESPONDENCE BITS AND BYTES     Resources FINALLY…… some thoughts on passion [...]