Paul and Salvation
It used to be a common joke to say that while Jesus was Catholic, Paul was Protestant. Of course we know that both Jesus and Paul were Torah-observing Jews but as with many jokes it has a core of truth.
June 2018
Faith: Joyous Gratitude, Not Slavelike Duty
God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments — which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Bishops, Clergy in Middle East must not Fall into Sin of Opulence
Although the sin of war committed by nations has caused great suffering to Christians in the Middle East, the Catholic...
The Importance of Family Prayer
Stephen A Clark, Manila, Philippines – My wife and I participated in a panel discussion on conflict resolution in families...
Australia: Abuse Admissions in Confession must be Reported
Laws requiring Catholic priests to break the seal of confession in some cases passed the Australian Capital Territory’s Legislative Assembly...
Pretoria Children’s Sodality Going Strong
As a continuing initiative to promote a safe and healthy society for the young, some dioceses have started children’s...
Cry of the Young Heart
There was a time when the sound of youth could be heard by the tapping of a skipping rope as...
Suspicion and Distrust: How Do We Overcome These?
It may feel for some that recent events — like the Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson being convicted for concealing child...
CPLO: Rural Poor Move to Cities at Increasing Rate
The CPLO has warned that shack-building is increasing due to high levels of unemployment and urbanisation, with the number of households living in backyard-dwellings up by 55% during the previous decade.
