Without the Holy Spirit, Nothing Happens
I was an undergrad in philosophy at The Catholic University of America when I had the opportunity to attend an...
2018
The Birth of the Church: Pentecost Reflection
The Gospel of John describes how the Holy Spirit is given to the apostles: the risen Jesus breathing on the apostles to impart the Holy Spirit. This is Pentecost. The power of the Spirit not only authorises, but also empowers the apostles.
Following in St Isidore’s Footsteps
We had a vegetable garden in our own backyard at home and I assisted with that. Planting the flowers (from seed) was my specialty. I still remember watching the alyssum, zinnias, snapdragons and other flowers come to life.
The Gift of Baptism is to be Cherished!
Children have a right to be brought up in the Christian faith, Pope Francis said. Parents and godparents must make sure they “feed the flame of baptismal grace in their little ones, helping them persevere in the faith
Q & A With Mgr Paul Nadal!
A veteran priest shared from his wisdom in a Q&A session with youths. Mgr Paul Nadal, former vicar-general of Durban...
Catholic Returns to Stolen Home
This week’s massacre of 55 people in Gaza took place during a protest commemorating what Palestinians call the Naqba (Catastrophe),...
Every Bishop in Chile Resigns after Lashing by Pope
The entire episcopate of Chile has resigned over the handling of sex abuse allegations after receiving an unprecedented dressing-down from...
Mass Readings: 20 May – 27 May, 2018
Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekday Cycle 2 Sunday, May 20, Pentecost Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34, Galatians 5:16-25,...
Spiritfest Celebrates Arts in Faith Context
This year’s Spiritfest at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival will celebrate the arts in the context of the Christian faith. Spiritfest runs throughout the festival, from June 28 to July 8.
