Cardinal Dolan: Honesty about Church Flaws Might Win Back Fallen-Away Members
Humbly and openly sharing the “wounds” and shortcomings of the church might bring those who are alienated back to the practice of the faith.
September 2017
Seminary Students Battle it out on the Field
The annual sports day at St John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria gives formators and students a chance to concente more on human formation and forget a little bit about academic formation.
Pray With the Pope: October 2017
Pope’s General Prayer Intention: That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
Faith at the Centre for Major-General Victoria Mekute
One of the highest-ranking women in the police is celebrating 35 years in the force this year. As a Catholic, she says her faith keeps her humble and inspires her to do acts of mercy. Erin Carelse spoke to Major-General Victoria Mekute.
This Week’s Issue: 27 September – 3 October, 2017
»From ashes to beauty: A story of God »The lives of the three Fatima children »‘Iron Nun’, 87, would love to run in SA »Fr Tom on...
Pope: Closeness to God is True Freedom
A close relationship with Jesus isn’t just about being an educated disciple but being a member of his family who listens and practices his teachings, Pope Francis said
Mass Readings: 1 October – 8 October, 2017
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday, October 1, 26th Sunday of the Year Ezekiel 18:25-28, Psalms 25:4-9, Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32 Monday, October...
Ok, What’s Going On With Medjugorje?
John Lee, Johannesburg – The alleged apparition of Our Lady at Medjugorje in 1981 continues to be controversial. This is after 36 years.
SA Pupil Takes Bronze in Global Student Writing Competition
A Catholic school learner from Johannesburg was again placed in the top three of the senior section in the Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition.
Father Stanley Rother – The ‘Ordinary Martyr’
Wearing a red and black traditional Guatemalan shirt that had belonged to martyred U.S. priest Father Stanley Rother, Ronald Arteaga traveled from his village of Santiago Atitlan to witness the beatification of the pastor he knew as “Padre Aplas.”
