Why We Must Always Stick with God
By Fr Oskar Wermter SJ – One of the most exciting stories in the Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament, is the Book of Job. Job is a just man; he has faith and complete...
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection
Parents take delight in the achievements of the children. When we realise as parents or grandparents that these children have become good people, our hearts soar and our joy is complete. When a teacher...
Reading God’s Word Daily Adds New Dimension
Heather Withers, Johannesburg – To the highly commendable Ten New Year’s resolutions suggested by Erin Carelse, I would like to add another one, if I may: Make time, even for a few minutes at...
Why Do Some Reject Papal Primacy?
Browsing through the Internet, I am surprised at the number of Christian websites that contradict the Catholic Church’s understanding of the intent of Matthew 16:18, “You are Peter and on this rock I will...
Does the Bible Support the Use of Images in Devotion?
Many people falsely imagine that Catholics “worship” images. In the second article of his two-part series, PROF MICHAEL OGUNU explains that the Catholic veneration of images has biblical support. The Bible certainly condemns the worship of...
Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection
All of us can live but we cannot live without hope. You cannot look to the future if you do not first know how to value yourselves, if you do not feel that your...
Presentation of the Lord Reflection
‘Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,...
Pope Has Set Tomorrow as a Special Day to Honour, Study, Share the Bible
By Carol Glatz – The newly established “Sunday of the Word of God” is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope...
Third Sunday of the Year Reflection
The tribe of Zebulun derived its money from its ports and access to the sea. It helped support the tribe of Issachar, where the most important scholars of the Israelites were originally lived. The...
Second Sunday of the Year Reflection
And when the Advocate comes he will prove the world wrong concerning sin and concerning righteousness and concerning judgment… John 16:8 Fast forward, and even this same John the Baptist gets it wrong, doubting...
Priest Hopes New Book Will Help Homilies
Dominican Father Joseph Falkiner (pictured) was motivated to write a book of reflections on the Sunday readings for the coming year by positive feedback received over the years from many people, including priests who...
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection
The eyes of Love can only see with Mercy and the acts of Mercy are compassion and forgiveness. When we gaze on our beloved, we do not compare, there is no judgement and how...
