The Call to be Political
The Church, the frequent refrain goes, should stick to its business of saving souls and stay out of politics. This...
April 2017
Wrong on Women in the Church
Henry R Sylvester, president of Catholic Witness Apostolate, Cape Town – Jeanette van Heerden in her letter (February 8) misconstrues...
Southern Cross a ‘Spiritual Jewel’
John Lee, Johannesburg – I never stop thanking God for the “spiritual jewel” that is The Southern Cross and its...
Christians are Forgiven, and have a Duty to Forgive Others
Mercy is a true form of knowledge that allows men and women to understand the mystery of God’s love for...
This Week’s Issue: 26 April – 2 May, 2017
» Bishops: SA needs fixing » A giant leaves SACBC » How we should mark Fatima centenary » Can the...
Tight Security is ‘New Normal’ as Pope heads to Egypt
Despite the ongoing risk of terrorism, Pope Francis planned to travel to Egypt as a sign of being close to...
Mass Readings: 30 April – 7 May, 2017
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday April 30, 3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalms...
Our Faith, Stripped Bare
I often feel frustrated by the lack of silence in my life because I delude myself into believing that if...
What to Do About Modern ‘Prophets’
Last month we noted how the new Pentecostal-type churches are attracting large numbers of followers by preaching the gospel of...
