Naturally, in a document on the Christian call to holiness, Pope Francis cited a heavenly host of saints – including some whose sainthood causes are ongoing and some who probably will never be canonised.
St Grandma? Pope Cites the Famous and the ‘Saint Next Door’ Read Post »
A Pretoria parish is picking up the pieces after its church suddenly collapsed just hours before it was going to be packed with the faithful.
Priest: ‘Miracle in my Church’s Destruction’ Read Post »
It’s my humble opinion that so many of our Catholics brothers and sisters are very godly, without always living out the teaching of the Gospel message—but in the same vein they can be very petty and legalistic in practising their faith, without realising that legalism breeds a lifeless, boring faith
Bring the Noise! A Church That Will Stand the Test of Time Read Post »
The Durban Gospel Choir will be performing a musical concert on Freedom Day, April 27 from 16:00 to 18:00 at the Emmanuel Cathedral in Durban in a programme entitled “Songs of Hope and Freedom.”
Celebrate Freedom Day With The Durban Gospel Choir! Read Post »
Christian freedom is being free from worldly ambition, fashion and passion and being open to God’s will, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Schizoid World Brags it’s Free while Chained to Greed Read Post »
One of the defining moments in the growth of the Catholic Church of South Africa was the arrival of Abbot Franz Pfanner and his Trappist monks. NICKI VON DER HEYDE tells the story of the man born as Wendolin Pfanner.
How Franz Pfanner Set up the World’s Biggest Monastery Read Post »
Many Christian denominations unfairly condemn the Catholic Church “worshipping” Mary side-by-side with God. As the Mother of God — the uniquely perfect example of faithful discipleship to her son Jesus, the Son of God — Mary is the greatest of all the saints and is rightly the most honoured human being. But she is not equal to God.
The Problem with Loving Mary too Much Read Post »
What is the secret to happiness and aging well? A long study of nuns in the US holds some of the answers, as FR HUGH LAGAN SMA explains.
Nuns Show the Secret of Ageing Well Read Post »
Last month, 300 youth representatives from around the world gathered in Rome to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people today. Their conversations were summarised in a document that will guide the bishops when they meet in October for the Synod on Youth.
These Are The Questions Youth Have, and They’re Not Trivial Read Post »
