Raising Our Boy with Autism
Janine Scott dos Santos’ son has autism, a condition still not understood well by society. Here she shares her journey. ‘These days, everybody has a label. When we were kids, there was no autism,...
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Marfam Goes Digital
Like many other NGOs and Church movements, the family ministry Marfam is experiencing financial difficulties, and is trying to address them by adopting new strategies. “We’ve managed to be a promoter of family awareness,...
A Painting That Teaches the Nativity
A14th-century altarpiece from Siena, Italy, tells the story of the Nativity in perfect visual terms, as Jem Sullivan explains. ‘Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the ...
Vatican: No to Killer Robots
Fully automated and autonomous lethal weapons systems must be banned now before they become a reality in tomorrow’s wars, a Vatican representative said. The development of robotic weapons or “killer robots” will provide “the...
A Norbertine Abbey, Steeped in Tradition, Uses Modern Outreach
The Norbertine Fathers at St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, California, just opened their doors, so to speak, to the world at large. The priests and seminarians who live a monastic life at the abbey...
Holy Cross Sister Ainé Hughes Birthday!
Holy Cross Sister Ainé Hughes cuts her 70th birthday cake at a surprise lunch held for her at the Holy Cross Sisters’ School in Belville, Cape Town. With her is Sr Kizita Makanda. (Submitted by...
Go to the Holy Land, if You Can
Recently I had the most wonderful opportunity to visit the Holy Land. Friends of mine invited me and I did not have to think twice about it, because visiting the Holy Land was always...
Pope: God Wants Quiet Humility, Not Showy Altruism
While all Christians are called to help those in need, they must fight against the temptation of boasting about their gifts of charity to seek attention, Pope Francis said. Before praying the Angelus prayer...
Pope to Journalists: Counter Resignation, Evil with Ethics, Passion
Break through every “wall” of gloom and resignation and help the world realize people need to take care of one another because they are all part of one human family, Pope Francis told...
The Beautiful Abbot Pfanner Trappist Trail
A group of hiking pilgrims completed the Abbot Pfanner Trappist Trail in KwaZulu-Natal. BARBARA MASON was in that group and recorded her experience. Our group of pilgrims set off from Mariannhill Monastery in Pinetown,...
25th Sunday of the Year Reflection
By Fr John Allen Green OFM – Before 313, the church was on the bottom of society, which is the privileged vantage point for understanding the liberating power of Gospel for both the individual...
Healing the Church Starts with Making Reparations for Sins
The revelations of details of past sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church and its potential cover up by bishops may not have been surprising. Nevertheless, they are very painful to hear. Some...
