May 2017
Stations of the Resurrection: Station 11
There are four days ’til we celebrate Pentecost – the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. We have been praying the Via Lucis – the...
A Carnival for the Devil: Bad-Mouthing in the Parish
The sin committed most frequently in Christian parishes and groups is bad-mouthing and backstabbing each other, which not only divides the community, it drives away people who...
Prayer, Memory, Mission=JOY
The Christian road map for life’s journey is to keep Jesus in one’s heart, one’s eyes on heaven and one’s feet on the ground, spreading the Gospel,...
Pope to Experts: Tackle Jobs Gap Caused by the Tech Revolution
The growing gap between those who can find a place in today’s rapidly changing tech-based job market and those who cannot is very serious and worrying, Pope...
The Menorah in Art and Dark Legend
The Vatican Museums and the Jewish Museum of Rome are exploring together the significance of the menorah, although they also give a nod to the centuries-old legend...
Are Courts Baby-Sitting our Democracy?
The judicial sphere of government seems to be the only one our people really trust. The Constitutional Court’s judgment on the upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s private...
Illness is a Reminder of Life’s Value
The frailty associated with illnesses like Huntington’s disease is not a reason to shun the sick but a reminder of the value of life, Pope Francis said....
Stations of the Resurrection: Station 10
TENTH STATION The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep All: We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! Because by the...
Places Where Mary Has Appeared
As the Church celebrates the centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima, FR RALPH DE HAHN looks at other approved visions of Mary. The visitations of the Blessed Virgin...