History in Colour: St Thérèse of Lisieux
This is St Thérèse of Lisieux dressed as another great French saint: Joan of Arc. Thérèse portrayed the Maid of Orléans — who was yet to be...
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New Books from Catholic Author, Frank Nunan
An Eastern Cape Catholic publisher has created two colouring books for children, available as hard-copy books as well as in downloadable and printable format. Created by Frank...
Marist Brothers Grade 3s Receive First Holy Communion
On the 13th and 20th of November 2021, Grade 3 students from Marist Brothers Linmeyer were the next group this year to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist...
First Holy Communions at Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Parish
14 children made their First Holy Communion at Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Parish in Cambridge, East London. They are: Benjamin Madikila, Callon Bhana, Ethan Bhana, Cade Friedrichs,...
The First Editor of The Southern Cross
101 years ago, The Southern Cross published its first issue. Dr Sandren Naidoo looks at the life of the founding editor, Fr James Kelly. When he parted...
Marist Matrics: Ringing the Bell and Donating their School Shoes
Grade 12 students from Marist Brother Linmeyer have been ringing out The Bell of Hope after writing their final exam paper. The ringing-out of the bell after...
Novices Speak: The Sisters We Want to Be
The process of discerning the vocation to the religious life is long. Four novices speak about their vocation journey, and what kind of Sisters they hope to...
New report shows Christian children face serious violent persecution
By Elizabeth Botha, Open Doors – World Children’s Day was celebrated on 20 November to commemorate the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the United...
Four Great Ways to Celebrate Advent
We have now entered the season of Advent — a time of preparation and reflection, anticipating the birth of Jesus, and his second coming in the future....
Advent Readings for Each Sunday 2021
Advent 2021, Liturgical Year C November 28, First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9,10, 14, 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2, Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 December 5,...
Saint of the Month in our December Issue
Our December Issue is here! This month we feature: • The Funny Side of the Church • A ‘Letter from Jesus’• ‘As Shepherds Watched Their Flocks’ story...
