Pope to New Cardinals: Be Agents of Unity
The Catholic Church’s 17 new cardinals must dedicate their lives to being ministers of forgiveness and reconciliation in a world...
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The Future of the Human Race
I congratulate the Editorial Advisory Board on the “Leave it in the ground” editorial of November 16. My hope is that...
Isaiah 49:16 Wallpaper
During Advent we read from the Book of Isaiah who prophesied the coming of Jesus…
Are We Making Too Much of Ashes?
From Glenda Beukes, Johannesburg – I read with sadness and amusement what Fr Chris Townsend wrote about scattering ashes (“Don’t ninja-dump...
This Week’s Issue: 30 November – 6 December, 2016
» Five Tips for a Holy Family Advent » 500 years Since St Thomas More’s ‘Utopia’ » Can We Trust...
Bullying and Neglect hurts both victims and aggressors
Indifference to people’s problems and picking on others hurts not just those who are neglected and discriminated against, it also...
Advent and Random Acts of Kindness
Beginning the church’s liturgical year, Advent (from “ad venire” in Latin, or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the...
Mercy Fridays: A Year of Stories, Tears and Hugs
Tears, prayers, caresses — but most of all, listening — were the hallmarks of Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday” visits during...
