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Holy Cross Church in McKay’s Nek Celebrates 70 Years

Southern CrossSep 2, 2026

Compiled by Fr Andisiwe Samente (Priest in charge of McKay’s Nek, uFather wakoRonta) In Cruce Salus (In the Cross there is salvation).…

Pray with Pope in September

Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink

Southern CrossSep 2, 2026

Dr Garikai Madabo nSJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September Intention: Let us pray for a just…

Season of Creation

‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!

Tony MaglianoSep 2, 2026

About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant Doctor of the Church St Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their…

Psalm 5

Mass Readings: 6 September – 13 September, 2026

Southern CrossSep 2, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday September 6, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeEz 33: 7-9/ Ps 95:…

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Southern Cross Magazine September 2026

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“The time is now, the place is here. Stay in the present.”

— Dan Millman

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Priest's greeting at Mass

How Should a Priest Greet the Congregation at Mass?

Southern CrossAug 26, 2026

Question: At the start of Holy Mass, the presider greets us with the words, “The Lord be with you”, and…

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Are We Really ‘Roman’ Catholics?

Southern CrossAug 18, 2026

Question: Why is our Church referred to as the Roman Catholic Church when there are so many different rites? Answer:…

Autism-Awareness

Did Jesus Have an Autistic Friend?

Southern CrossAug 12, 2026

It is possible that Jesus had an autistic friend. Nicodemus, who we meet in the Gospel of John 3:1-21, might…

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