5 Ways to Balance Out Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day
The last time Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fell together on the same day was in 2018 and before that...
February 2024
The Fast that Pleases God
Are you wondering what to fast from this Lent – sweets? alcohol, or just simply eating less? This kind of...
Police should be ‘points of reference’ for people in need, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Police work, including at the Vatican, requires courage and compassion for people in need, Pope...
Mass Readings: 18 February – 25 February, 2023
Liturgical Calendar Year B – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday February 18, First Sunday of Lent Gn 9: 8-15/ Ps...
SACBC Pastoral Letter for 2024 Elections
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Pastoral Letter for 2024 National and Provincial Elections “For I know the plans I have...
Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of the Sick
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The “first therapy” that must be offered to the sick, and to the world, is...
Jesus Christ is the Healer! 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni – Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time – Year B Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Which...
Pope and man cured thanks to Mama Antula are linked by omelettes and beer
By Carol Glatz, CNS – One day, Jesuit Father Jorge Bergoglio, the future Pope Francis, wanted to make sure a...
‘Feeling omnipotent’ is at root of clerical abuse, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – All forms of clerical abuse begin with a priest thinking he is better than others...
