Vatican, China Launch Joint Art Shows
As a gesture of openness, cooperation and “cultural diplomacy”, the Vatican Museums have organised two joint art exhibitions with China.
2017
New Museum tells the Story of the Bible – Chapter and Verse
Hey, Smithsonian, there’s a new kid on the block. It’s the Museum of the Bible, just a few blocks from...
7 Kinds of Friends You Need
As my journey through life continues, I begin to understand more and more what the authors of the book of Proverbs 18:24 means: Some friends bring ruin on us, but a true friend is more loyal than a brother (or, indeed, sister).
The Vagabond of God
By Didier Rance – The life and work of John Bradburne, the Vagabond of God , who was killed in 1979 in what is now Zimbabwe, had a powerful impact on me. I came to him late, indeed, after I had been working for more than 30 years studying the Catholic martyrs of our time.
This Week’s Issue: 22 November – 28 November, 2017
» Warning: Porn is the ‘new drug’ » Zim Churches: We’re also to blame » Getting 16 Days of Activism...
Cartoon of the Week – Those Liturgical Excesses
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
Faith Keeps Mr SA Finalist Focused
Morgan Jacobs, 28, of St John the Baptist parish in Atlantis, Western Cape, made it through to the top 5 of the top 15 finalists of Mr SA. He said he entered the contest as a way to empower others, especially youth.
Mass Readings: 26 November – 3 December, 2017
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday, November 26, Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17, Psalms 23:1-6,...
Paying Taxes Is To Take a Moral Stand
To pay our taxes is to give counter-witness to the corruption of our political leaders, argues Sarah-Leah Pimentel.
