Marching for Life is Not Enough
What a wonderful sight to behold: From Capitol Hill as far as I could see, there was a sea of people on the march for life! But the recent 45th March for Life was bbittersweet
January 2018
The Trick in Answering God’s Call
A while ago, I was speaking to my wife about me trying to get back on air as a radio presenter. But instead of the expected affirmations like “I believe in you”, she simply asked me: “Do you believe this is what God wants of your life? Do you think this is what God is calling you to?”
This Week’s Issue: 24 January – 30 January, 2018
» What’s planned for Daswa feast day » Memories: 60 years a priest » German bishops: Bless gay unions? »...
Cartoon of the Week: Moses Tea
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
Mass Readings: 28 January – 4 February, 2018
Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekday Cycle 2 Sunday, January 28, 4th Sunday of the Year Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalms 95:1-2,...
Don’t Compromise on Protecting Minors from Abuse
Pope Francis said he told the bishops and priests of Chile to be uncompromising when it comes to protecting minors from sexual abuse and to trust that God will purify and renew his church during this time of trial.
New Beginnings: Find Your Time and Place With God
We naturally consider the month of January to be a new beginning, and the commencement of a time when anything could happen. It’s the start of a new year when we make all kinds of promises to ourselves — and often fail to keep.
We Urgently Need the Holy Spirit
John Driver , Daveyton – Jesus, who was truly man, received baptism from John the Baptist to “fulfil all righteousness” (Mark 1:4-9). The Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove after his baptism. Jesus was 30 years old (Luke 3:23).
In-Flight Nuptials: Pope Didn’t Glide over Church Requirements
Pope Francis’ decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn’t so serious.
