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.
Prepare for Today As if It Were the Last Day Read Post »
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”.
Church Not Exempt From the Fight Against Corruption Read Post »
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
The Star: A Christmas Movie From the Animals Perspective! Read Post »
Deacon John Vorste of St James’ parish in Port Alfred has been awarded the papal Bene Merenti medal for exceptional service
Bene Merenti for Deacon John Vorster Read Post »
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.
Mass is No Place for Political Parties Read Post »
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.
Pope sends condolences after quake kills hundreds in Iran, Iraq Read Post »
Jesuit Father Anthony Egan will deliver a lecture in Johannesburg on November 18 on the subject of “Learning from Luther”.
Fr Anthony Egan SJ: “Learning from Luther” Lecture Read Post »
Do you use our Social Communication technology to Evangelise? Do you boldly state your Christian/Catholic faith even when it loses you “Likes”?
Do You Connect to Evangelise? Read Post »
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?
May Priests Whip Themselves? Read Post »
