A close relationship with Jesus isn’t just about being an educated disciple but being a member of his family who listens and practices his teachings, Pope Francis said
Pope: Closeness to God is True Freedom Read Post »
A US bishop vigorously defended Jesuit Father James Martin when a prominent seminary cancelled an invitation it had extended to the well-known author
Bishop defends Jesuit Father James Martin after Seminary Snub Read Post »
A document released by Pope Francis that gives bishops’ conferences greater power in introducing liturgical texts will have no immediate impact on the current English missal but will facilitate the approval of translations into South Africa’s other languages, according to the bishop responsible for liturgy in Southern Africa.
Mass Translations: Bishops Can Now Approve Them Read Post »
The worst sin of all is not trusting in God’s infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Worst sin is doubting God waits for all sinners to convert Read Post »
Meeting with an association of travelling circus and street performers, carnival workers, musicians and magicians, Pope Francis thanked the artists for their dedication in bringing joy to men, women and children.
Pope: Circus and Street Performers Can Teach Us About Joy! Read Post »
The “Re-formation, Whose history? Voices from the South” conference is on September 29 – Oct 1 at Koinonia Centre in Johannesburg – so get cracking and register.
Catholic Theological Society’s Conference Boasts Impressive Lineup Read Post »
Catholic-Lutheran ecumenical efforts have borne fruit over the past 50 years – so says “1517-2017: Lutherans and Catholics: Then and Now” conference.
Catholics and Lutherans: No Church-Dividing Differences Read Post »
Julia Beacroft asks: If Jesus were to appear on our screens today as a chat-show guest, would you follow my son’s example and enthusiastically shout: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!”?
Would You Watch Jesus on Reality TV? Read Post »
Young Catholic seminarians said they were privileged to listen to the primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Anglican Church Head Visited Catholic Seminarians Read Post »
