Transfer of Feasts
The patronal feast of South Africa, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin into Heaven, is on August 15. This year...
2019
Pew Survey Shows Majority of Catholics Don’t Believe in ‘Real Presence’
By Mark Pattison – A new study about the level of Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus in the...
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection
Every true encounter with an-other changes and in some way expands us. Any mystical experience of God, is an experience...
What is the Common Vector of Mass Shootings?
Epidemic. That word has been used countless times to describe the spate of mass shootings carried out since the massacre...
Pope: Church is a Mother to All, Remains Close to those who Suffer
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Like the apostles who brought spiritual and physical healing to those in need, Christians are called...
The Bible Has Never Been Neglected By The Catholic Church
Michael Shackleton – Contrary to some Protestants’ objections, the Bible has never been neglected by the Catholic Church. This is...
On Atomic Bombing Anniversary, Japan’s Bishops Hope for Nuclear-Free World
By Carol Glatz – With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of...
Cartoon of the Week: Tools of the Trade
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
Mass Readings: 11 August – 18 August, 2019
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday August 11, 19th Sunday of the Year Wisdom 18:6-9, Psalm...
