Distinguishing the changeable from the fixed
Fr Thomas Gibson, Kensington, Johannesburg Regarding Mervyn Pollit’s letter “Church Crisis” (August 18), I would like to share with all...
2010
Dear Sisters: A Big Thank You
BY SYDNEY DUVAL The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood at Mariannhill and the Holy Cross Sisters are celebrating major...
Let’s proclaim Africa’s saints
Last month, as I observed our parish making preparations for the visit of the relics of my favourite saint, St...
The power of doing good
After a particularly violent and destructive series of strikes and tragic news that swept this country, I looked desperately for...
Media must be fixed
The bishops of Southern Africa have rightly protested against the transparent attempts by the African National Congress to place controls...
On our doorstep: Banned
There currently is considerable debate and anxiety with regard to the African National Congress’ proposed Media Appeals Tribunal and the...
Turning a child away
I was upset recently to hear that a child might not be allowed to make his First Communion because he...
Contributing to the Church: A drop in the ocean
Stephanie Callea, Johannesburg I am so shocked at the attitude of our fellow Catholics. They are always complaining about the...
Turin Shroud: Mystery solved?
THE SHROUD: The 2,000-year-old mystery solved, by Ian Wilson. Bantam Press, London. 2010. 370pp. Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher Suddenly in...
