A bishop cannot truly discern God’s will by lording over his flock; rather he must listen to and participate in the lives of those entrusted to his care, Pope Francis told some 120 new bishops.
Bishops: Humble Shepherds, Not Lonely Masters Read Post »
Br Jared Jamie of Corpus Christi parish in Wynberg, Cape Town, will make his first religious profession as a Capuchin Friar Minor
New Capuchin Friar for Cape Town Read Post »
Often wonder who you are? What your purpose is? Feeling adrift in the world? Know that as a Christian you have a sure and steady anchor in Jesus.
4 Reasons To Remember Who You Are Read Post »
A friend who watched a televised Mass on German television noticed that the sacrament of baptism was celebrated by total
Is Baptism by Immersion Catholic? Read Post »
Christ without the Cross is merely a good teacher – a Cross without Christ is spiritual masochism – neither of these have hope or save.
Pope: Christ Without a Cross is Not the Lord Read Post »
The secularisation of the West is gathering at a relentless pace. As we report this week, some 53% of people in Britain, especially the young, say that they have no religious affiliation.
24th Sunday: Matthew 18:21-35 – Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Homily by Fr John Allen Green OFM Read Post »
Catholic social teaching has developed over the past century as new problems – human, social, economic and environmental – come clearer into focus and call out for a faith-based response.
Climate Change and the Catholic: The Simple Version Read Post »
‘Where on earth did you come from and where in heaven do you think you’re going?” This question is the core of a little booklet with the title “Our Catholic Heritage”, produced by MARFAM some 15 years ago. These questions are still as relevant but the situations of families and of our countries and our world are changing continually.
Where Did You Come From, And Where Are You Going? Read Post »
