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I don’t know how she does it
What a nice way to start the new year. I don’t go to movies very often, do occasionally watch a movie on TV but find so many films basically immoral, although often funny or clever. This particular one, I Don’t Know How She Does It, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, was both clever and funny, dealing with a very serious family situation in a humorous way and with good moral values. Read more…
Let there be living water
The idea of Christian unity as a “return” of one ecclesial community to another has posed a serious obstacle in the history of ecumenism, especially for those for whom a “return” seems impossible.
Faith at home a key factor in catechesis
From Sr Annette St-Amour IHM, Durban
In response to the letter “Blame dull Catechism classes” (January 17), I would like to commend the young woman, a confirmation candidate. She is spot on, very insightful, able to articulate well what is most important about catechesis for young people. And I thank her for saying it so respectfully, not blaming catechists who try, but not quite getting it right.
The Catholic School
On page 9 of this week’s issue we feature a report of how Catholic schooling has had a positive influence on the success of the South African pop group Freshlyground and, in particular, its lead singer Zolani Mahola.
25 January – 31 January, 2012
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» Catholic ethos in education
» Positive upbringing, positive sounds – Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground
» Tradition: How Vatican II was conservative
» Fr Ron Rolheiser: Purity of heart and intention
<h2>This Week’s Editorial</h2>
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Islam stands for tolerance
From Razia Amod, Cape Town
I could never understand why Muslims are not understood, liked or recognised by many non-Muslims. Islam means to stand for tolerance, peace, nobility and caring for all God’s creations on earth.
Unfulfilled Mass obligations
A Mass intention has been requested for a particular day. Suddenly, the priest is absent on that day and a Communion service is held instead. What happens to the Mass stipend? Gerti Hoff
Looking back to move forward
If we look back over 2011, I think it was a year of mixed happenings for most of us, locally, nationally and internationally. Reflecting on the year that was is a natural tendency we have around this time. And rightly so; we are going forward and we need to look back first, examine the past, and see what we would like to improve upon.
Time to reassess the doctrine of Original Sin
From Bernard Straughan, Cape Town
Michael Shackleton’s “Open Door” column on the subject of “limbo” (December 14) refers. While the Church is trying to allow the long-rejected “doctrine” of limbo to fade away quietly and to be swept unnoticed under the carpet of history, Mr Shackleton has unfortunately breathed into it one last small breath of life, sadly misleading the less critically-minded among his readers.
Perseverance at school
The minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga, had hardly congratulated the matriculation class of 2011 on a National Senior Certificate pass rate of 70.2%, when the vice chancellor of the University of the Free State, Jonathan Jansen, poured more than a trickle of cold water on the announcement.
