Bullying and Neglect hurts both victims and aggressors
Indifference to people’s problems and picking on others hurts not just those who are neglected and discriminated against, it also...
November 2016
Fruits of Year of Mercy Evident
John Lee, Johannesburg – I was delighted and overjoyed to receive a surprise letter from Bishop Emeritus Hubert Bucher of...
Who was Andrew the Apostle?
The feast of St Andrew the Apostle is November 30. Here’s what we know about him. Andrew was the brother...
Pope expresses condolences over Fidel Castro’s death
In a video message, Cuban President Raul Castro announced the Nov. 25 death of his 90-year-old brother and longtime Cuban...
For Cuban exiles, painful memories mix with relief at Castro’s death
While many celebrated loudly on the streets, the death of Fidel Castro triggered a more subdued reaction among the Cuban...
Marist Memories
Concerning the Marist Brothers’ schools in Port Elizabeth, I recently read in your publication the following paragraph: “In 1952 this...
Grace, not Money, must Guide Financial Choices
Just as “the habit does not make the monk,” taking a vow of poverty does not automatically mean a consecrated...
Advent and Random Acts of Kindness
Beginning the church’s liturgical year, Advent (from “ad venire” in Latin, or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the...
Mercy Fridays: A Year of Stories, Tears and Hugs
Tears, prayers, caresses — but most of all, listening — were the hallmarks of Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday” visits during...
