The Gospel calls on us to always have our eyes and hearts open to those who suffer. Judith Turner writes about a woman who lived by that Gospel command.
The Gospel According to My Neighbour Read Post »
The Christmas edition of The Southern Cross in 1942 was a slim affair at ten pages, but there was a lot to read. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER steps into a time-capsule from 75 years ago.
A Southern Cross Christmas, 75 years ago Read Post »
Those who recognise the Lord in the baby Jesus in the manger also should recognise his presence in children suffering today because of war, poverty and immigration, Pope Francis said.
Urbi et Orbi: Pope’s Christmas Blessing to the World Read Post »
This has been a long year. It’s been a year where were bombarded by bad news at every turn. But there’s hope.
Hope Begins with Christmas Read Post »
Little Alice always loved window-shopping, but this window was special. Standing before this huge shop display on the morning of Christmas Eve she found herself totally absorbed and mystified by the wonderful scene before her searching eyes.
The World of Glass – A Christmas story by Fr Ralph de Hahn Read Post »
We may be overwhelmed by South Africa’s problems, but we cannot do nothing about it. And change, Fr Chris Townsend argues, begins at home, even and especially at the Christmas table.
To Change South Africa ‘Clean Your Room’ Read Post »
