Mass Readings: 10 August – 17 August, 2025
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday August 10, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18: 6-9/ Ps 33: 1. 12. 18-19. 20-22 (12b)/...
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Assumption Novena
Assumption Novena 6 Aug to 14 Aug – 9 days in anticipation of the Feast of the Assumption on the 15th. Why do Catholics pray Novenas? Novenas...
Holy Family Association Superior Sister Ana Maria Alcade Visitation
By Mokesh Morar –The South African Holy Family Association of Bordeaux received a visit from Superior General Sister Ana Maria Alcade from July 8-18. History of the...
A Living Legacy: Archbishop George Daniel Marks 50 Years as Bishop
By Daluxolo Moloantoa – The Archdiocese of Pretoria marked the 50th anniversary of Archbishop Emeritus George Francis Daniel’s episcopal consecration. A special Mass was held at the...
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Lebanon
Where’s that: In Harissa, near the city of Jounieh. Our Lady’s connection: Our Lady of Lebanon is a symbol of the country’s religious and cultural identity, and...
St Joseph Sodality mentors boy youth at Maria Mabasotho
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – Following the example of Fr Meshack Maine Phenethi of the Lelapeng la Lerato retreat centre, who has spoken out about Catholic youth’s immoral...
South African Neocatechumenal Way Pilgrims Lead Historic Mission in Rome
By Rachele Hochhousler – In a stirring display of faith and evangelisation, South African Neocatechumenal Way pilgrims made history in the Eternal City. As part of a...
Bishop Fritz Lobinger, Rest in Peace
Bishop emeritus Fritz Lobinger of Aliwal North, who died on August 3 at the age of 96, was a groundbreaking missionary from Germany whose lifelong ministry in...
Pope to 1 Million Youth: God is Waiting to Transform Your Life
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The fullness of life depends on how much one joyfully welcomes and shares in life while also living with a constant yearning...
Pope Leo: Forge Relationships Rooted in Christ
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS — Addressing an estimated 1 million young people, Pope Leo XIV urged them to forge genuine relationships rooted in Christ rather than...
