Ryan Papenfus and Santoro Arikum from the band Candela have created a unique new hymn dedicated to Mother Mary called “Our Lady”. A copy of the song, which has captured the hearts of parishioners both young and old, has been sent to Pope Francis in the hopes of getting it sanctioned in hymn books.
New SA hymn written for Our Lady Read Post »
A Pretoria Catholic is among the 300 young people at present in Rome for a preparatory meeting for this year’s
Meet Koketso Mary Zomba, Our Rep in Rome! Read Post »
A good confessor is a good listener, Pope Francis said. By truly listening to the penitent during confession, “we listen to Jesus himself, poor and humble; by listening to the Holy Spirit, we put ourselves in attentive obedience, becoming listeners of the Word” in order to know what God wants to be done, he said.
Pope to Confessors: Put People in Touch With Jesus Read Post »
Christians in the Eastern Cape will make a Good Friday pilgrimage in support of plans for a huge crucifix proposed
Good Friday Pilgrimage to Bless Proposal for Mountain Crucifix Read Post »
The Cross, which we behold in a special way on Good Friday, was used as a method of capital punishment by many societies, including the Romans, from about the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD. Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor, abolished it in his empire in AD 337, out of veneration for Jesus Christ, the most famous victim of crucifixion.
The Victory of the Cross Over Death Read Post »
Today we allow the Gospel of our Lord’s Passion to speak for itself. Let us reflect on these events as they affect us today in our modern busy lives. The betrayal of Christ starts with someone from the inner circle; someone from the community; Judas Iscariot…
Palm Sunday: The Passion of Our Lord in the Gospel Read Post »
Pope Francis seems to be fixated on the wounds of Christ. And he has suggested that other Catholics might want to be as well. He has offered meditations on Jesus’ pierced hands, feet and side throughout his pontificate…
Five Wounds of Christ: Pope Urges Recovery of a Traditional Devotion Read Post »
The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically
Pope: Youth, Please Rejuvenate the Church Read Post »
Gloria Linke sells The Southern Cross at Sacred Heart parish in Green Point, Cape Town. We love receiving your photos
Southern Cross Seller Gloria Linke! Read Post »
