Ist Sunday in Advent
The wind at dawn has secrets to whisper, do not go back to sleep! RUMI Is it too late? Are we proclaiming the gospel to a few...
Category: Bible
Feast of Christ the King
There exists an intricate bond between our capacity to become fully human, the gift of loving and being loved, and the ability of sharing. Parents instinctively recognise...
Springs of Carmel Bible Diary 2021 Launched
The Springs of Carmel Bible diary 2021 was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Benoni by Fr Arvin Tauro, Deacon Keith McKenzie, Fr Rayan...
33rd Sunday Reflection
Do I have love in my heart, have I ever absolutely loved, do I even know what it means to genuinely love? How much of what I...
Adam, Eve and Original Sin
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: I believe in the evolutionary theory of creation and have never given much thought to its impact on Christianity – until recently....
Walking With Purpose Bible studies for Catholic women go virtual amid pandemic
The organisation Walking With Purpose has adapted its signature face-to-face Bible study groups into a virtual study program “that has become a lifeline for women during this...
Pope Releases Apostolic Letter On Sacred Scripture
By Junno Arocho Esteves – In an apostolic letter dedicated to Sacred Scripture, Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations...
Pandemic: The Pursuit of Holy Patience
After more than half a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are losing patience and seek a quick fix. But FR RALPH DE HAHN explains why as...
Where are Priests in the Bible?
According to Acts 6:5-6 the Apostles ordained seven men as deacons. Nowhere in the New Testament is there a record of men being ordained priests. How can...
Pope: Trust In God’s Compassion, Tell Him Everything
By Carol Glatz – Those who take time to understand Jesus will find he loves them and wants what is best for them, Pope Francis said. Once people...
Times Of Trauma: The Old Testament Is A Go-To Guide For Coping
By Carol Glatz – When the difficulties and uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic were at their height in Italy this past spring, one Vatican cardinal defined the snowballing...
8 Verses to Remind You That You Belong to Jesus
Feeling out of place? Adrift in the World? Are you in a season of loneliness or loss? Our churches being closed doesn’t mean you need to feel...
