The war over creation
By Brian Jacoby A battle over the creation of the world is currently being fought in the United States. Reportedly...
2008
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...
Missionary journey
EMPANDENI INTERLUDE 1899-1903, Journal of a Woman Missionary. Transcribed and edited by Sr Brigid Rose Tiernan. Cluster Publications, Pietermaritzburg. 2008....
Play with words and win a grand
When a good friend of The Southern Cross offered to put up R1000 as a prize for a competition among...
Our mission today
ON World Mission Sunday, this year on October 19, Catholics are asked to reflect on and pray for the Church’s...
