The Story Behind ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’
One of the most beloved — and most Catholic — Christmas carols in the English language is also well-known by...
Gunther Simmermacher
What Really Happened that First Christmas?
At Christmas we are reminded how there was no room at the inn and Mary had to give birth to...
Cardinal shocked at Israel attack on Catholic church, convent
Cardinal Stephen Brislin of Cape Town has expressed shock at an attack by Israeli forces on the Holy Family Catholic...
How Faith Shaped JRR Tolkien’s Great Fantasy World
Günther Simmermacher looks at the Catholic faith of the Bloemfontein-born author JRR Tolkien, and how it shaped his fantasy world. The...
A Season of Special Joy
Dear Reader, When we are young, a year takes so long that when the Advent wreaths go up again, we...
Cribs: A Brief History of the Nativity Scene
The Nativity scene that forms such an important part of our celebration of the Christmas season was invented by St...
Go on Virtual Holy Land pilgrimage this Advent
This Advent, the faithful can make a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ( The “Star of Wonder Advent Pilgrimage...
Cardinal Stephen Brislin: In His Own Words
On September 30, 2023, Archbishop Brislin of Cape Town was elevated to the rank of cardinal-priest by Pope Francis. Born...
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard: Tough Questions for Ourselves
The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard’s lesson holds both good and difficult news for us, Gunther Simmermacher reflects....
