Cardinal Stephen Brislin of Cape Town has expressed shock at an attack by Israeli forces on the Holy Family Catholic […]
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Günther Simmermacher looks at the Catholic faith of the Bloemfontein-born author JRR Tolkien, and how it shaped his fantasy world. The
How Faith Shaped JRR Tolkien’s Great Fantasy World Read Post »
Dear Reader, When we are young, a year takes so long that when the Advent wreaths go up again, we
A Season of Special Joy Read Post »
The Nativity scene that forms such an important part of our celebration of the Christmas season was invented by St
Cribs: A Brief History of the Nativity Scene Read Post »
This Advent, the faithful can make a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ( The “Star of Wonder Advent Pilgrimage
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On September 30, 2023, Archbishop Brislin of Cape Town was elevated to the rank of cardinal-priest by Pope Francis. Born
Cardinal Stephen Brislin: In His Own Words Read Post »
The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard’s lesson holds both good and difficult news for us, Gunther Simmermacher reflects.
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard: Tough Questions for Ourselves Read Post »
On August 5 we mark the feast of the Dedication of the Major Basilica of St Mary Major. Here we
St Mary Major: Our Lady’s Own Basilica Read Post »
Dear Reader, During the month of November, we Catholics remember our dead. Our feature article in this issue on how
