The Validity of Matter for the Eucharist
The validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist must be ensured, the...
2017
Let’s Ask: How Would Jesus Act?
Fr Peter Switala, Pretoria – In his column “What would Jesus do, Fr Chris Townsend makes liberal use of rather...
Poetry collection offers comfort
THE WAY HOME: Poems for the Human Spirit, by Augustine Shutte. Kirkwood Press, 2017. 101pp. R120 Reviewed by Margaret Blackie...
Pope: Laziness and Vice Prevent the Gospel Taking Root
God proposes, not imposes, his Gospel and offer of salvation, putting the responsibility of being open to and moved by...
Ok, What’s a Scapular?
Fr Boniface D’Souza OCD – Originally it was a practical garment. A scapular was a type of work apron, consisting...
Harry Potter still Captivates Fans and Starts Theological Conversations
Two decades since the publication of its first book, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling continues to draw countless...
Cardinal Muller denies false account of papal meeting
The former head of the Vatican’s doctrine office denied reports claiming he was dismissed by Pope Francis due to differences...
Holy Land Franciscans Build Interreligious Bridge with Buddhist Camp
A group of more than 30 Buddhist children, ages 7 to 18, from the U.S. Zen Institute summer camp in...
Why Do We Remain Catholic?
Joel Davidson from the US examines the reasons for the falling numbers of faithful in the Catholic Church There is...
