Get ready the Lord is coming! First Sunday of Advent
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni – First Sunday of Advent – Year B Sermon and Christian Act in The Word Theme: Get ready the Lord is coming! Prepare for the...
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Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church cannot measure people’s engagement with religion only by looking at church attendance, but also must observe how they express...
First Sunday of Advent Reflection: Wake Up and Remember
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – First Sunday of Advent – Year B – Wake Up and Remember To live without hope is to cease to live. Hell...
Pope: Journey toward Catholic-Orthodox unity began with an embrace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The journey of reconciliation between Catholics and Orthodox began with an embrace almost 60 years ago, a sign of how important personal...
Pope asks theologians to help ‘de-masculinise’ the Church
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Asking pardon for speaking plainly, Pope Francis told members of the International Theological Commission that “one of the great sins we have...
Pope says he has serious bronchial infection
By CNS – “As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis told a group of healthcare managers on Nov. 30. At the brief meeting with participants...
Pope, still suffering from the flu, urges prayers for peace at audience
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With a soft and raspy voice, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by making the sign of the cross and explaining...
Pope cancels COP28 trip although Vatican says his health is improving
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “With great regret,” Pope Francis has accepted his doctors’ advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1-3 and is...
First Holy Communion at Blessed Liberat Parish in Durban
On November 26, it was a double celebration at Blessed Liberat parish in Newlands West, Durban. A memorable day for the four candidates who received our Blessed...
Southern Cross Articles Featured in New Book on Patrice Motsepe
Southern Cross magazine articles written by our features writer Daluxolo Moloantoa have been used in a new book on South African businessman Patrice Motsepe. The new book,...
Centenary celebrations of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
St Anthony’s parish in Randfontein celebrated Holy Communion Mass on the Memorial day of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Matrys, November 26. The presider...
