Bishops' View / Catholic Social Teaching / Christian Living / Napier
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published September 25, 2017 · Last modified September 23, 2017
What is the common good? According to Catholic teaching the principle of the common good to which every aspect of social life must be related if it is to attain its fullest meaning, stems from the dignity, unity and equality of all people.
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published August 1, 2017 · Last modified July 31, 2017
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, Durban – It is a pity that in what appears to be undue haste to cast doubt on the Holy See’s handling...
Christian Living / Marriage / Napier / Perspectives
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published January 18, 2017 · Last modified January 31, 2018
For the past few months we have reflected on the phenomenon of the violence of men in South Africa. We have looked at likely causes...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published November 17, 2014 · Last modified August 23, 2017
The primary purpose of the synod on the Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelisation or Synod 14 was in general to...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published April 7, 2014 · Last modified January 31, 2018
Believe it or not, a bishops’ conference in Europe reported that many of the laity rejected the Church’s teaching on family planning because the Rhythm...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published February 9, 2014 · Last modified August 23, 2017
Twenty years ago, in the full flush of euphoric hope and optimism, flowing from the miracle elections and transition to democracy, almost everyone in South...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published January 13, 2014 · Last modified August 23, 2017
Allow me to share an experience that happened just after the election of Pope Francis. The pope was celebrating a simple morning Mass with those...
To almost everyone who hears the name Nelson Mandela (or even more fondly Madiba) the first thought is that he is the icon of what...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published October 21, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2017
The memories of World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro are etched sharply in the mind, heart and soul.They were and are unforgettable, because they...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published August 26, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2017
About a year ago, a group of concerned Catholics in Durban struck upon the idea of starting a group called Catholics Awake. Their aim was...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published July 28, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2017
It all started with the inspiration that was given Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from above, when upon the vote for his election as the new...
by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM · Published June 30, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2017
To discover what is needed from each and every one who wishes to be a committed Christian, we cannot do better than look at what...
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