THERE’S MORE TO FEBRUARY THAN VALENTINE’S.
MARFAM’S WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 4 FEBRUARY 2026 Colloquially referred to as “Valentine’s” it has become much more than a day, or a commemoration of a possibly legendary figure, who has become the patron saint of lovers. Pope Francis in Amoris Laetitia stated…
NEW BEGINNINGS RENEW LIFE.
MARFAM FAMILY MATTERS WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 21 JANUARY 2026 When I checked on my granddaughter’s whatsapp site to wish her happy birthday I was struck by the relevance of her profile slogan, “Begin with the end in mind.” I can’t help but wonder whether she or any of…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY 18 JANUARY. DISCIPLINE AND THE RULE OF LAW
19 January. Discipline. SEE: Could New year resolutions be made about what kind of behaviour is acceptable, in all kinds of circumstances? Discipline is a tough issue nowadays and parents and educators have to find positive ways to punish children when they…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY 16 JANUARY. LEADERSHIP ABUSES
16 January. SEE: Georgina sat with the other oldies. “I joined the SACP all those years ago because I hated the way the government exploited and oppressed people. Now I don’t think it is really any better. All the leaders, appointed and anointed kings too, just…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. WAR AND POSSESSIVENESS
15 January. War and possessiveness. SEE: Some of the Old Testament books are full of accounts of war and destruction as the people of Israel were building themselves into a nation. They believed God was on their side and the Ark of the Covenant was a symbol of God’s…
MARFAM FAMILY AND CHURCH. GOD’S LOVE IN THE LITTLE CHURCH OF THE HOME
MARFAM WEEKLY FAMILY MATTERS E-NEWSLETTER 14 JANUARY 2026 At the start of this new year, which we welcome with hopes, dreams and reservations, I thought it a good idea to give a short explanation of MARFAM – Marriage and Family Life Renewal Ministry and its approach,…
HOPE JOY AND LOVE REVISITED
MARFAM FAMILY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER 9 JANUARY 2026 Out with the old, in with the new, is already old hat after just 9 days into this dramatic new world. My children might say I shouldn’t watch the news so much as it is disturbing, but it is, for me – and war and peace…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY 8 JANUARY. GOD’S TENDER LOVE FOR ALL OF CREATION
8 January. SEE. She sat alone in her little room, her husband had passed away just a year ago and the children were scattered all over the place. Her biggest comforts were the other elderly people who lived in the home but she…
FAMILY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. GENEROSITY
For the 2026 Family Year Planner and an overview go to 2026 FAMILY YEAR PLANNER 5 January. Generosity. SEE: After they had discussed the matter and shared their thoughts and feelings the Petersons had decided instead of their usual long holiday they would cut the…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. EPIPHANY
4 January. Sunday Epiphany A. The revelation of Christ to the whole world. See: Fr Sylvester began his homily with a little story. He called it “Out of the Mouths!” Daniel aged 5, returned from children’s liturgy with a new perspective on…
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