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 five days after celebrating his 98th birthday....
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 Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier, whose diocese...
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 competing in a team event with the...
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 nourishes my daily life? Where do I...
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 people with mental handicaps. Addressing Little Eden’s...
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 anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings....
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 he tells you… act following the will...
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, Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54, Ephesians 4:17,...
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 sets rather than hiking boots, sun hats...
How Priests Prepare for Mass
In preparation for Mass, priests make ready the sacred vessels, linens, and vestments that they use. Afterwards, they take care to clean up. Every action they take,...
