Mary and Joseph the Model of Families
BY KELVIN BANDA OP Last month’s Synod of Bishops on the Family gave us a chance to evaluate the problems, challenges and triumphs faced by families.
November 2015
Hurley Centenary in Pictures
The Church in Durban celebrated the centenary of the birth of Archbishop Denis Hurley in great style: there were Masses with special preachers, lectures and workshops, the...
Why the Pope slams Big Business
Former President Thabo Mbeki drew great cheers when he ended a lecture by quoting Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Mr Mbeki was ending his Beyers Naudé lecture...
Bishops’ Rules for Blessed Oil
After consultation with the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the bishops of the SACBC have decided as follows regarding the blessed oil commonly referred to as oil of gladness by others.
Social Justice Groups Must Cooperate More
Many Catholic organisations exist with the aim of alleviating the dire need for social justice in today’s world.
Pray and work: Benedictine in Northern Kenya
By Christena Dowsett Catholic News Service Benedictine Father Florian’s fingers guided a key into the ignition of an old, beat up, Russian off-road vehicle. With a smile...
People on their phones aren’t listening to you, let alone Jesus
A family that doesn’t eat together is ‘hardly a family,’ pope says By Junno Arocho Esteves A family that chooses to watch TV or play with their...
Mass Readings: November 15-22, 2015
Liturgical Calendar Year B, Weekdays Cycle Year 1 33rd Week, Ordinary time Mass Readings Sunday November 15 Daniel 12:1-3, Psalms 16:5, 8-11, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18, Mark 13:24-32...
Vatican Department Denies Mismanaging Property
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service The Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples strongly denied accusations of cronyism in renting out properties in Rome.
Catholic Leaders hope film Spotlight will focus Church’s efforts on abuse
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service Catholic leaders, both ordained and lay, said in essays they welcomed the attention certain to be paid to the Catholic Church...
