Ballots, not blood
For South Africa’s young democracy, the split in the African National Congress represents a major test for the country’s capacity...
October 2008
God in the Business World
God and Business The first two Commandments The first two commandments we find in the Bible are found in the...
Walking out of a homily
A while back a friend told me that she is considering writing a book called Silent Homilies. I told her...
The war over creation
By Brian Jacoby A battle over the creation of the world is currently being fought in the United States. Reportedly...
Words and Actions
Morris West in his memoirs reminds us of the words he puts into the mouth of Giordano Bruno in his...
Pius XII: Cutting it both ways
The historic moment of a rabbi addressing the Synod of Bishops this month was diluted by his use of that...
Cardinal Newman’s love
The rumpus caused by the proposed transfer of Cardinal Newman’s remains to Birmingham Oratory in England deserves comment.
Challenged parenthood
In traditional society, the authority of parents was unchallenged. It was assumed that parents possessed knowledge and wisdom which children...
With Jesus in the suburbs
MY WALK WITH JESUS, by Gilbert MacDonald. Published by Melrose Books, Cambridgeshire. 2008. 186pp. Reviewed by Michael Shackleton The Cape...
