Pope: The devil is sneaky, so Christians must be watchful
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Vigilance is an essential part of the spiritual life because the devil will try to...
Advent
Christmas Lunch With SA Nuncio Archbishop Peter Wells
The Holy See diplomatic representative to SA Archbishop Peter Wells hosted an end-of-year Christmas party on Saturday at his official...
Pope: Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Even the most fervent believers go through moments of doubt and questioning about God, and...
The Way to the Crib
It’s almost Christmas! That time of the year has almost just begun. The supermarkets are, rather annoyingly, inviting us to...
Caprese Advent Wreath
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe in her Cape Town kitchen exclusively for The Southern Cross, and shares it with...
Mass Readings: 11 December – 18 December, 2022
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year 2 Sunday December 11, 3rd Sunday of Advent Is 35:1-6. 10/ Ps...
Third Sunday in Advent Reflection: The Great Scandal
If you would like to listen to this reflection, please go here https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52096785 Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – The Great...
Pope: Advent is an opportunity to get off pedestal of superiority
By Carol Glatz, CNS — The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous...
Pope Urges: Keep the Creche in Christmas
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the...
