The Church is under Threat
In this column I intend to explain the rationale for having a series that focuses on preparing strong leaders for...
2015
One South African Family
As I write, students throughout the country are protesting against fees hikes. Emotional scenes are playing themselves out, resulting in...
Mass Readings: November 8-15, 2015
Liturgical Calendar Year B, Weekdays Cycle Year 1 32nd Week, Ordinary time Sunday November 8 1 Kings 17:10-16, Psalms 146:7-10, Hebrews...
Pope Francis: Knowing how to Cry opens one to Tenderness
By Cindy Wooden, CNS While the Beatitudes can seem counterintuitive, Jesus knew that the poor in spirit, those who mourn...
Pope: Families are like a Great Gym
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS The secret to healing wounds among family members is to “not end the day in...
Catholic-Lutheran document maps steps to full unity
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien, Catholic News Service A new 120-page document marks the progress in Catholic-Lutheran relations over the past...
The Great Denis Hurley
During the dark days of apartheid, a group of bishops met with President PW Botha in a bid to present...
Pray with the Pope, November 2015
Let’s talk! General Intention: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions...
