Father Christmas, Capitalism and the Divine Gift of Ubuntu
By Fr Mathibela Sebothoma – Father Christmas, as we know him today, is largely a creation of capitalism. Yet generosity does...
2025
When All Was Quiet on the Western Front
On the first Christmas of World War I, 110 years ago, enemy soldiers on the Western front decided that, just...
The King of Glory is Born: Christmas Day Mass
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – The Nativity Of The Lord – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: “The...
The Story of O Little Town of Bethlehem
In his annual feature on the background of a popular Christmas hymn, Günther Simmermacher looks at a carol that involves...
Mass Readings: 28 December – 4 January, 2026
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday December 28, Holy Family Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:...
ACTS hosts national conference at Mother of Mercy Shrine in Magaliesburg
By Kati Dijane – More than 70 members of the Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) gathered for the association’s annual...
Grace Upon Earth: Christmas Vigil Mass
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – The Nativity Of The Lord – Year C Sermon And Christian Act In The Word...
Archdiocese of Johannesburg Staff Celebrate Thanksgiving Mass
By Kati Dijane – The staff of the Archdiocese of Johannesburg gathered for a special closing Mass at Christ the...
Christmas Cinnamon Kringle
Every month in her Cape Town kitchen, Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe inspired by the saints, and shares it with...
