Mary’s Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55 Mary’s Song of Praise: The Magnificat And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices...
August 2016
Pope: Mary’s Hymn of Praise to God
Celebrating the feast of the Assumption just three days after visiting a group of young women rescued from the sex...
Prayer on the Field – Does the Lord take sides?
Tom Drake, Johannesburg – Gunther Simmermacher’s article “With God on the pitch” (July 27) gave rise to thoughts about prayer...
A Pick of Top 10 Churches
Among the riches of our faith is the great diversity of our churches. Here Southern Cross editor GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER picks...
The Dominican Thread Through Denis Hurley’s Life
The Dominican Order celebrated its 800th birthday and PADDY KEARNEY recalls the role the order played in the life of the city’s late...
30 000 Catholics Expected at Lourdes
Up to 30,000 Catholics are expected to join the national pilgrimage, led by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon. The pilgrimage...
On ‘Mercy Friday’ Pope visits Women Rescued from Prostitution
Continuing his Year of Mercy practice of going one Friday a month to visit people facing special struggles, Pope Francis...
World Youth Day in South Africa?
Every three years the Catholic Church shows that it is still relevant to young people who come from all around...
Mass Readings: 14 August – 21 August, 2016
Liturgical Calendar Year C, Weekdays Cycle Year 2 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday August 14 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10, Psalms...
