Our Mission for Families
How family-friendly are we as missionaries of the family? I have asked that question many times because it is an...
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Dealing with cultural differences
On one of my recent travels in South Africa I was presented with an opportunity to focus on cultural awareness...
Who works the hardest?
On the whole, I think, Catholics are not well informed on the Church’s teaching about family life. People know a...
A new world, somewhere
The words of an old song by The Seekers have been buzzing around in my head while reflecting on my...
Can we lead by Facebook?
Recent reports on youth science and technology forums have noted the growth and the speed in which technology is developing. It’s...
Do we have ubuntu in our families?
I am writing this on the feast of St Joseph the Worker, also international Workers’ Day. The family theme for...
The paschal mystery lives in the family
I love stories and pictures to illustrate concepts and reflections, as anyone who regularly reads Marfam publications or listens to...
How do we define ‘family’ anyway
Our bishops have chosen to make family life a priority for the next three years. The pope has called a...
Let the families pray
Many people are no doubt familiar with the old slogan, “The family that prays together stays together.” It was the...
