Praying for God’s intervention takes courage, dogged persistence and patience, said Pope Francis. “If I want the Lord to listen to what I am asking him, I have to go, and go and go – knock on the door and knock on God’s heart
Pope: It Takes More than One ‘Our Father’ to Ask for God’s Help Read Post »
Often we want to return to God. We want to return to the heart of love. We want to return to forgiveness and redemption. We want to return to a life of hope. Yet, something holds us back. Fear…
Pause. See. Return. Be transformed Read Post »
While we celebrate Human Rights Day today, it’s imperative that we don’t forget those who fought for their basic human rights to be observed.
Human Rights Day: Let’s Not Forget Read Post »
Moira Gillmore, Durban – June Boyer’s How did God punish Adam? , responding to my letter Childbirth and Original Sin
Toil and Sweat is Adam’s Lot Read Post »
As is annual tradition, the matrics of Assumption Convent School in Germiston, Johannesburg, St Benedict’s College in Bedfordview, and Holy Rosary School in Edenvale joined
Three Catholic Schools Join Up in Prayer & Friendship Read Post »
The question raised in the letter “Why shouldn’t kids be in church” is possibly very pertinent. There is no doubt that children should be introduced to church participation at an early age and be taught the Catholic religion. I, however, have reservations as to the implementation thereof.
Crying Children in Mass: Common Sense is Relative Read Post »
He is acknowledged as a great leader in Christian history — a global leader, a world statesman. The most travelled pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church was hailed for his human rights and political activism. St John Paul II was a peacemaker.
John Paul II: The Pope of Human Rights Read Post »
I grew up in the Anglican Church and became a Catholic in my teens. There’s much interdenominational diversity within my family, and that diversity has given me great tolerance for the denominations of my family members — and they for mine. So one thing I feel very strongly about is Christian ecumenism.
Does Jesus Check Your Membership? Read Post »
The Justice & Peace Commission of Durban archdiocese hosted a workshop on advocacy, lobbying and training at Albert Falls Conference Centre. The workshop was presented by archdiocese J&P coordinator Kalie Senyane, with chaplain Fr Cyril Xaba, Fr Sipho Mbatha of Eshowe diocese, Robert Mafinyori of the SACBC Justice & Peace Commission, and Dr Kudakwashe Shonhiwa of Peace Oasis International.
J & P Advocacy Strategies: How to be an Agent of Change Read Post »
