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Elections in Iraq
Kidnappings feature among today’s news items. The abducting of the archbishop of Mosul was initially labelled a “terrorist act” by the Vatican. There was uncertainty about whether the abductors were targeting the Catholic Church, religion in general or the approaching Iraqi elections. Read more…
Marriage? Consider the best options
I travelled to the Cape the other day to have a little holiday and attend a wedding. Nothing unusual, you might think; people go to weddings all the time.
Weddings are big business, and expensive big business, as any parent will know. Read more…
Leisure needs work
Going on vacation in the benign summer month of January is something many South Africans enjoy. A break from the daily routine is important whenever we are overburdened with work and worry. January is the favoured month because schools and universities are in summer recess, and extended families can take advantage of this. Read more…
Requiem for a dog
“What’s your story? It’s only a dog,” exclaimed a family friend upon learning of our grief for Laska, our late 11-year-old rough collie.
The end for Laska came suddenly on the first day of the new year. Unable to rise on his hind legs–hip problems are quite common in older collies–we had to have him euthanised, a tranquil death for the dog, but a most painful experience for its owners. Let it be recorded that Laska’s death was marked with heartfelt tears not only within the family, but also among relatives and friends. Read more…
Tsunami: Is there a reason?
There is no point in waiting for the dust to settle before commenting on the tsunami catastrophe in south-east Asia. The dust is not likely to clear for, perhaps, another generation or longer. Yet this newspaper, with other forms of world media, cannot but reflect on what has happened, and what sort of reaction it has caused on our stunned planet. Read more…
A crucial apostolate
In its 85th year of serving the Catholic public, The Southern Cross continues to be in good health, notwithstanding uninformed speculation to the contrary. Read more…
