A Liturgical Peace
Pope Francis set down a marker recently when he affirmed “with certainty and magisterial authority that the liturgical reform” which followed the Second Vatican Council “is irreversible”.
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Politicians in Church?
President Jacob Zuma, it seems, cannot stop himself from issuing his admonition that churches should keep out of his business — politics — and concentrate on theirs, which is to save souls. Yet, if his expectation is that politics and religion be kept apart, then he cannot use churches for his party political endeavours.
Racism: Clouds over the Rainbow
In South Africa, racism is much like a rotten tooth: it needs treatment but many people are afraid of the dentist and leave the tooth to rot further.
100 Years Romero
On August 15, many Catholics around the world will mark the centenary of the birth of one of the great...
Shout the Good News from the Rooftops!
Jesus commands us to preach the Gospel (the good news!) from the rooftops. These are, however, becoming ever-more crowded. The...
When An Ex-Pope Speaks
When retired Pope Benedict XVI sent a personal message to be read at the funeral of Cardinal Joachim Meisner in...
Social Justice: See, Judge and Act
In some circles, the term “social justice warrior” is being applied as a derogative term for people who campaign for...
The Cardinal Pell Dilemma
In responding to the disgrace of sexual abuse of minors by Church personnel and their cover-up in many dioceses throughout...
Let There Be Love
This month 50 years ago, The Beatles released their classic hit song “All You Need Is Love”, which promised...
