Christmas
The Story Behind ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’
One of the most beloved — and most Catholic — Christmas carols in the English language is also well-known by its Latin title. Where some may sing...
Christmas Day Reflection: Glory!
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Christmas Day – Mass of the Shepherds – Luke 2: 15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the...
What Really Happened that First Christmas?
At Christmas we are reminded how there was no room at the inn and Mary had to give birth to the Messiah in a draughty stable. The...
The King of Glory is born!: The Nativity of The Lord
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – The Nativity of The Lord – Sermon and Christian Act In The Word Theme: “The King of Glory is born! “Immanuel is here:...
Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection: Humility and Our Search For Favour
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Humility And Our Search For Favour – Fourth Sunday of Advent – Luke 1: 26-38 Every time, every single time… those I have...
Salvation History is fulfilled! 4th Sunday of Advent
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Fourth Sunday Of Advent – Year B Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Salvation History is fulfilled! The Promise has become...
Inspiring Quotes on the Lord’s Nativity
‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see what the Lord has made known to us.’ – Shepherds at night (Luke 2:15) ‘Once in our world, a...
History in Colour: Christmas in the Trenches
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross German soldiers on the Western Front in World War I gather in their trench around a...
Pope: Gifts and parties are OK, but don’t forget Jesus at Christmas
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Exchanging Christmas gifts and organising holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene of Jesus’ birth to...
