Mass Readings: 30 December – 6 January, 2019
Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekday Cycle 2 Sunday December 30, Holy Family 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28, Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10, 1...
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Pope: First Martyr Offers Us Lessons
While “it may seem strange” to celebrate the feast of the first Christian martyr on the day after Christmas, Pope...
St Francis Xavier Parish Seniors Christmas Lunch
St Francis Xavier parish in Martindale, Johannesburg, held its annual seniors’ lunch at the church premises. (Submitted by Moira McKessar)
How Deacons are Called to Serve
The Church has two types of deacons: permanent and transitory; the latter being future priests. To mark the December 26...
Urbi et Orbi: In Christmas Message, Pope Prays for Peace and Brotherhood
Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognise that they...
The history of ‘God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen’
Once a folk carol sneered at by purists, ‘God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen’ has a profound Christian message. Günther Simmermacher looks at the carol’s history.
Blessed Christmas!
The Southern Cross wishes all its readers and supporters a very Blessed Christmas. God bless you all…
The Rough Beast
Guest Editorial by Fr Lawrence Ndlovu – Christmastide is often characterised by light and great festivity. It is a time...
Pope tells Curia: Church will spare no effort to end abuse
Acknowledging the gravity of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia that the church’s...
