Easter – The Southern Cross https://www.scross.co.za Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:10:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Pope Leo: Christ is Risen! https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/pope-leo-christ-is-risen/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:44:47 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84872 Pope Leo XIV, Regina Caeli, St Peter’s Square, Easter Monday, 6 April 2026 –  Dear brothers and sisters, Christ is […]

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]]> Lumen Christi! Deo Gratias! https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/lumen-christi-deo-gratias/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:46:58 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84849 By  Dr Raymond Perrier – One of the advantages of not being a member of the clergy is that I […]

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]]> Sent to Bring Christ’s Peace https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/sent-by-risen-jesus-to-bring-his-peace-to-our-violent-world/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:09:26 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84801 By Tony Magliano – “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the […]

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]]> Easter Prayer https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/easter-prayer-3/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:00:24 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84834 Easter marks Jesus Christ’s victory over death and the grave. He conquered sin and offers eternal life to all those […]

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]]> Why Jesus Christ had to sacrifice his life on the cross for Humanity https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/why-jesus-christ-had-to-sacrifice-his-life-on-the-cross-for-humanity/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:46:07 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84011 By James Katende – At the centre of the Christian faith stands the Cross — simple in appearance, yet immeasurably […]

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]]> He Has Truly Risen: Easter Sunday https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/he-has-truly-risen-easter-sunday/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:07:27 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84813 Sermon by   Emmanuel Suntheni OSB –  Easter Sunday – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Resurrection […]

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]]> Good Friday Prayer https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/good-friday-prayer-3/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:49 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84828 Blessed Good Friday to you all. In sorrow, we remember our Lord’s death and await His resurrection🙏

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]]> Holy Thursday Prayer https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/holy-thursday-prayer-3/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:30:16 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84822 Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood, and established the commandment of love by washing […]

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]]> We are Easter People: Easter Vigil Mass https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/we-are-easter-people-easter-vigil-mass/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:27:35 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84808 Sermon by   Emmanuel Suntheni OSB –  Easter Vigil – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Alleluia, […]

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