Christmas Miracle brings Light into our Lives
The birth of the Saviour is a miracle that brings us hope, as WINNIE GRAHAM explains. Christmas is a-coming, the goose is getting fat. Why not put...
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Christmas Fun Facts You Didn’t Know
Father Christmas’s traditional red suit was first invented by Coca Cola and was seen in their advertisements in 1931. The name Santa Claus made its first...
First Motswana Sister to earn a PhD
History was made on December 14 when Sr Macdelyn Mosalagae SC walked in ceremonial graduation to the podium of the University of the Witwatersrands in Johannesburg to...
Papal Foundation’s Covid-19 Grants Set for South Africa
The Papal Foundation has announced it will give $1,8 million in grants to support COVID-19 relief efforts in developing nations around the world, with the majority of...
The Underground Salt Cathedral
An image of Christ and Christ’s crucifixion is projected during a ceremony to celebrate 25 years of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in Colombia Dec. 16, 2020....
Priests in South Africa and the 16th December
December 16 is a popular date for the ordination of new priests. FR MATHIEBELA SEBOTHOMA explains why, and reflects on the date in South Africa’s history, and...
Thanksgiving and Farewell in the Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic Community
By Hailu Adalo – The Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic Community member Daselgn Fattana’s Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday, 13 December 2020 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic...
Pope’s 84th Birthday!
More Stories: Clerical Abuse of Adults Heinous Too Some Married Men Would Answer a Call to Priesthood, Bishop Says Pope Prays For Elderly Fearful Of Dying Alone...
Deacon Walter Middleton: Graces in Lockdown
Deacon Walter Middleton published his book Born to Serve (reviewed here) – which is available from frank@writeonpublishing.co.za. Here is what he writes in our October issue...
Living Saints: The Poster Image
The “Saint of the Month” poster in this issue of the Holy Family is a special treat: it is one of the artworks by US photographer Kristyn...
How Should We Address a Bishop Properly?
Question: I find the different ways by which we address our bishops and clergy very confusing. How do we properly address the dignitaries? Answer: The formal style...
What are the O Antiphons?
An ancient tradition of Advent is the recitation of the O Antiphons: seven responses, or antiphons, that are sung or recited to introduce the canticle of Mary...
