Bishop John Selemela: How Mother Teresa Guides Me
For Bishop John Masilo Selemela, St Teresa of Kolkata is a constant companion as her example inspires and guides him, […]
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The Fragrance Prayer
The “Fragrance Prayer” was written in the 19th century by St John Henry Newman and gained particular popularity a century
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Church Mass readings
Mass Readings: 26 November – 3 December, 2023
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday November 26, Christ the King Ez 14:11-12. 15-17/ Ps 23:1-2.
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Mental Health: STOP the Stigma
Klerksdorp has become the second South African diocese after Johannesburg to embrace the mental health ministry as an integral part
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St Cecilia
November 22 is the Feast of St Cecilia, Roman martyr and patroness of music and musicians. As the story goes,
Vestments: The Layers of Cloth on a Priest at Mass
The citizens of ancient Rome were accustomed to wearing a white towel-like cloth around their necks or over the shoulder. Known as a sudarium, its purpose was to wipe away the perspiration that bothered them, especially in the extreme heat of a Roman summer.
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Church Pope Francis Refugees
Pope welcomes migrant he’s been praying for since July
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When Mbengue Nyimbilo Crepin told Pope Francis of his harrowing journey to Italy and about
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Church Pope Francis Poverty & Social Justice
‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
By CNS – The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are
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Church Pope Francis Saints
Pope: God’s call to each person to be holy benefits everyone
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The holiness of individuals and families gives life to the entire Catholic community, Pope Francis
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