Finding my way back to God
From: Mulambo Silio, Cape Town I couldn’t agree more with John Lee’s letter “Show lapsed Catholics Jesus” (October 27). Like...
2010
Shifting culture
When Pope Benedict in 2009 flew to Africa, he was asked about his views on HIV/Aids. He outlined the Church’s...
Why a weak Rand can hurt the weak
Many-handed Economists Economists are wont to say “on the one hand this… on the other hand that…”. What they are...
Christmas conundrum
As we move towards Christmas, I have no doubt that the usual e-mail chain letters will start doing the rounds...
Our elderly are our greatest resource
BY SIMEON BANDA FSS A western friend asked me recently: “Simeon, what is the view of old age among the...
A more honest perspective and courage
From Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of Interreligious Affairs, AJC, Jerusalem I am responding to Günther Simmermacher’s editorial comment (November...
In all things charity
Catholics are prone to lament that they do not always receive sufficient respect from those outside the Church, especially from...
The axe of the apostles
My monthly journey into the world of the Internet took me to the United States where a group of primary...
The ethics of Mass in China
In July I visited China for two weeks as part of an official South African delegation. China has no real freedom of religion. Catholics...
