Prepare for Today As if It Were the Last Day
Acts of charity and kindness make a person’s faith shine in this world and help ensure that it will shine forever in the afterlife, Pope Francis said.
2017
Church Not Exempt From the Fight Against Corruption
The Church is not exempt from upholding the laws of the country. To lead the fight against corruption, it must ensure that its own house is “clean and in order”.
The Star: A Christmas Movie From the Animals Perspective!
The Star is a delightful animated version of the Christmas story told from the perspective of some of the animals present in the manger. It opens in South Africa on November 17
Bene Merenti for Deacon John Vorster
Deacon John Vorste of St James’ parish in Port Alfred has been awarded the papal Bene Merenti medal for exceptional service
Mass is No Place for Political Parties
According to several news reports, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has taken her political campaign to become the next leader of the African National Congress, and therefore possibly the next president of South Africa, to the Catholic church in Mariannhill diocese.
Pope sends condolences after quake kills hundreds in Iran, Iraq
Pope Francis sent messages of condolence to people in Iran and Iraq after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed more than 400 people, mostly in Iran.
Fr Anthony Egan SJ: “Learning from Luther” Lecture
Jesuit Father Anthony Egan will deliver a lecture in Johannesburg on November 18 on the subject of “Learning from Luther”.
Do You Connect to Evangelise?
Do you use our Social Communication technology to Evangelise? Do you boldly state your Christian/Catholic faith even when it loses you “Likes”?
May Priests Whip Themselves?
In Leviticus 21:5-6 rules are set out for the priests: they may not wear tonsures or gash their bodies. Is this not a direct instruction for priests, bishops and popes not to flagellate themselves to undue mortification? Why do some well-known Catholic leaders use this outlawed method of disciplining themselves?
