World’s oldest cardinal, biblical scholar Cardinal Vanhoye, dies at 98
French Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, a well-known New Testament scholar and the world’s oldest cardinal, died in Rome July 29, just...
July 2021
German bishop: Floods’ damage to souls might be worse than property issues
Dealing with the aftermath of the recent floods in parts of Germany will be a long-haul effort for people, said...
Catholics Weigh in on Simone Biles’ Decisions at Olympics
By Carol Zimmermann – When Simone Biles, described as the world’s greatest gymnast, announced July 27 she would not be...
Providential Grace of God: 18th Sunday
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB Theme: Providential Grace of God “I am the Bread of Life” Point of reflection: What...
Little Eden Pushes Through the Hard Times
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected donations income for charitable organisations, including Little Eden, the Gauteng-based society for the care of...
As anniversaries approach, Japan’s bishops call for prohibition of nukes
Catholic bishops in Japan called for the prohibition of nuclear weapons as they announced a 10-day prayer program marking the...
18th Sunday Reflection: The First Demand Of Faith…Believe
THE FIRST DEMAND OF FAITH… BELIEVE… (John 6:24-35) Listen to Him, believe in the one God has sent, and do whatever...
Mass Readings: 1 August – 8 August, 2021
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday 1 August 18th Sunday of the Year Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15,...
Into the deep: Scuba-diving faithful honour Christ underwater
By Carol Glatz – Imagine a pilgrimage where the faithful gear up with scuba fins and oxygen tanks or snorkel...
