Pope to canonise Bl John XXIII, John Paul II on April 27
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recognising that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II have...
September 2013
There’s only one of you – make it count
Between the months of July and October each year thousands of people drive hundreds of kilometres to catch a glimpse...
We are created for incorruption
‘Created for incorruption” — these words are from the Wisdom of Solomon (2:23). In a Church context we often think of...
Mass readings – September 29 – October 6, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 26th Sunday Amos 6:1, 4-7, Psalm 146:7-10, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Luke 16:19-31 Monday, September 30, St Jerome,...
The Southern Cross Time Capsule – 6 October 1980/5 October 1987
Pro-suicide peer plans to change English laws – 1980 A Conservative peer, who for the time being has...
Pope: Church must show what unity looks like, avoid divisions, gossip
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Backstabbing and gossip hurt people and harm God’s desire for a...
Responsibility for God’s creation
By Sr Angelika Laub OP, Pretoria Many people see the new pope as being guided by the Holy Spirit. Our...
A Revolution of Mission
A Little over six months ago, an elderly South American appeared on a balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square and bade...
Prisoners of hope
BY TONY DOS SANTOS Ten years ago I was placed under house arrest for illicit diamond buying and in July...
