Penny thoughts
PENNY THOUGHTS: Reflections on the Riches of Catholic Tradition, by Patrick Quinton Gonsalves. Melrose Books, London. 2008. 86pp. Reviewed by Michael Shackleton Who interprets the texts of...
May 2009
Business morality is vital
In modern society where the lay person plays a role in the Church unparalleled in recent centuries, the Church would do well to reflect on the place...
Hold government accountable
By Fr Victor Phalana Congratulations to the Independent Electoral Commission for running a truly free and fair elections. The African National Congress’ campaign paid off the tripartite...
Priest shortages: Bring in the elders
EVERY COMMUNITY ITS OWN ORDAINED LEADERS: A Picture Book for Discussing the Shortage of Priests, by Bishop Fritz Lobinger. Claretian Publications, Manila. 2008. 75pp. Reviewed by Günther...
As Zuma takes office
In the past this newspaper has questioned Jacob Zuma’s moral fitness to serve South Africa as president. Last month’s elections showed that almost a third of the...
Ten-point plan for a better Mass
The discussion on liturgy should not detract from the purpose of celebrating Mass. Changing language, as proven over the past months, does not add value to the...
How God called me to the priesthood
By Joseph Falkiner OP God calls each person uniquely. This is the way he called me initially, over a period of three years from beginning in 1960....
Missionaries now: Quo Vadis, SA Church?
By Fr Smangaliso Mkhatshwa The image of a typical missionary has changed over the years, which prompts me to ask what is the role of missionaries in...
Orthodox at Communion?
A friend of mine who is Greek Orthodox regularly stays with me while on holiday. There is no Greek church in the area, and so she accompanies...
Communication will be the death of us all
Don’t look now but there’s a new devastating sickness on the horizon. It’s called communication. Seriously, communication is going to be the death of us if we...
