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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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Blessed Christmas!
The Southern Cross wishes all its readers and supporters a very Blessed Christmas. God bless you all…
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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
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