17th Sunday Reflection
THE ACID TEST – A QUESTION OF FAITH – (John 6:1-15) Jesus continues his teaching about faith… ‘Amen, amen, I...
July 2021
Franciscans open general chapter focusing on diversity, evangelisation
By Cindy Wooden – As a worldwide religious order, Franciscan friars need to find new and better ways to welcome...
Mass Readings: 25 July – 1 August, 2021
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday 25 July, 17th Sunday of the Year 2 Kings 4:42-44,...
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations
By Carol Glatz – Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis’ ministry....
Neocatechumenal Way requests opening sainthood cause of co-founder
Members of the Neocatechumenal Way formally presented to the archbishop of Madrid a request to open the sainthood cause of...
US Conference of Catholic Bishops general-secretary resigns amidst scandal
Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, the general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops since November, has resigned from the...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Family Prayer Service
Courtesy of SACBC Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence:...
Mary Magdalene – From 7 Demons to Disciple
We find Mary Magdalene’s story in all four gospels, where she’s mentioned by name 14 times Luke 8:1-2 – “After this,...
Zambia’s Bishops plea for peace and fair elections
By Francis Njuguna – With violence rising and a government crackdown against dissidents continuing, Zambia’s Catholic bishops have called for...
