Students of St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary, who come from all over South Africa, took a boat trip to the island, where the late President Nelson Mandela and other political activists were imprisoned.
Seminarians from St Francis Xavier Visit Robben Island Read Post »
The kingdom of God doesn’t come in a way that attracts attention, like a show or carnival God works in ways that are small and hidden and grow silently
God’s Kingdom: It is Within US, Not a Flashy Show Read Post »
Last month, Fr Maurizio Pallù was kidnapped and held in captivity by bandits. Here the 63-year-old Italian diocesan priest, who serves in Nigeria as a missionary of the Neocatechumenal Way, tells his story of facing fear with hope and prayer.
Priest: My Time as Bandits’ Hostage Read Post »
People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said.
What the Pope Said On The First World Day of the Poor Read Post »
The Catholic bishops of KwaZulu-Natal led a group of 80 priests, nuns, youth, and men and women in packing the first 10 000 of a total of 35 000 meals for children in the province.
KZN Bishops and Laity Pack Meals for Needy Children Read Post »
Church has to reflect on how power is institutionalised and is abused by some of its clergy – racism and violence have become entrenched in some corners
Church Must Look at Abuse of Power Read Post »
It baffles me how many Christians don’t take Mathew 25 seriously as one of the crucial conditions for their salvation, even though Yeshua, the Christ, was at pains to make this clear.
We Can See Christ in Pope Francis Read Post »
KEEP IT LIGHT: Praying through Suffering into Joy, by Larry Kaufmann CSsR (Redemptorist Pastoral Publication, Merrivale). 2017. 84pp. R70 Reviewed
Priest shines light on suffering Read Post »
The recent flurry of reactions to media reports that Pope Francis is considering opening the way for the married priesthood illustrates, again, the importance of an informed and credible Catholic media
Viri Probati: A Married Priesthood? Read Post »
