First Holy Communion at St Mary’s Cathedral!
First communicants at St Mary’s cathedral in Cape Town hold up their cupcakes at the tea after the ceremony. The...
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Pope: Fear and Uncertainty Lead to a ‘Do-it-Yourself’ Religion
Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and...
What Happens to Deconsecrated Churches?
The Vatican is helping organise an international conference meant to help dioceses work with their local communities in finding appropriate...
Where We Find Water in the Bible
Water runs through the Bible. FR RALPH DE HAHN looks at some examples, especially from the gospel of St John....
Bishops Issue Warning on ‘Fake Nun’
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has warned churches that a woman who claims to be a Holy Cross...
Prayer for Priests
Fr Nhlanhla Mazibuko (left) and Fr Jabulani Ndaba (right), both of Eshowe diocese, with Dr CW Zondo of St Martin...
German Priest Criticised and Ridiculed for Headscarf Protest
A German pastor has ignited controversy by donning a headscarf during his Pentecost Sunday sermon. Father Wolfgang Sedlmeier, pastor of the Parish of St. Maria in Aalen, shocked his congregation by tying a scarf around his head during a Pentecost sermon and wearing it on the altar during the duration of the service.
Reclaiming Jesus From Politics
Saying that Jesus Christ has been “hijacked” in the name of politics, a large crowd of national Christian leaders and members of their congregations vowed during a prayer service and vigil to “reclaim Jesus” from those who not only use his name for their political and personal gain, but reject the gentleness, kindness, love of neighbour, the poor and the truth that Christ embraced.
Marian Spirituality: A Collective Tradition
Br Simeon Banda FMS – Catholics have a long tradition of Marian devotions and praying the Rosary. Two months have...
