Palestinian Catholic brings ‘Miracle of Santa’ to Jerusalem’s Old City
By Judith Sudilovsky – Walk down St Peter Street from the Old City’s New Gate, past some shuttered shops and...
2020
Cardinal Sees Disconnect between Pope and most Catholics on Sustainability
By Carol Glatz – When it comes to caring for creation, there is a “slight disconnect” between the call for...
Jo’burg Deacon Tells his Lifestory
BORN TO SERVE, by Walter Middleton. Write-On Publishing (2020). 243pp Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher A Johannesburg deacon has launched his...
Pope to Celebrate early Mass on December 24 because of Covid-19 Curfew
By Cindy Wooden – Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican’s traditional Christmas “Mass during the Night” December 24, but will...
A Christmas Lesson from Charlie Brown
“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” For those who grew up with Charlie Brown TV specials, these words...
3rd Sunday in Advent Reflection
One stands among you whom you do not recognise, Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus the light of the world stands before...
Jupiter and Saturn to Put on ‘Christmas Star’ Show
By Dennis Sadowski – A once-every-two-decade conjunction involving the solar system’s two gas giants will give earthbound observers a look...
Mass Readings: 13 December – 20 December, 2020
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday 13 December, 3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11,...
Salesians Express Concern about Confreres in Ethiopia Conflict Zone
As fighting continues in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, the Salesian order has had no contact with 25 priests...
