Christian Living – walking in the Kingdom of God. Living life Coram Deo – before the face of God requires us to have a healthy prayer life, sound doctrine, Gospel -centred repentance and gratitude and a fruitful involvement in the Body of Christ, that is, Church and the sacraments.
Christian Living / Church / Pope Francis / Poverty & Social Justice
by CNS · Published June 16, 2019 · Last modified June 14, 2019
By Carol Glatz – Christians must not underestimate the importance of embracing and assisting the poor, oppressed and outcast, Pope Francis said. Not only did Jesus entrust his disciples with the task of continuing...
What really matters in the measure of a life? A few weeks ago, I attended the funeral of a 95-year old lady. It was a quiet affair, attended by a few of her family...
Christian Living / Church / Erin Carelse
by Erin Carelse · Published June 8, 2019 · Last modified June 7, 2019
In June 2014, Salesian Life Choices launched the 30 Stories in 30 Days campaign to celebrate National Youth Month. The campaign shares one inspirational youth story a day for the month of June, honouring...
Christian Living / Church / Pentecost / Raymond Perrier
by Raymond Perrier · Published June 4, 2019 · Last modified June 3, 2019
By now, the excitement of the 2019 elections is over. An election campaign is always full of high points — moments where a politician gives us hope for the future — and low points...
Christian Living / Ethics & Human Dignity / Human Rights / Magliano
by Tony Magliano · Published June 3, 2019
“The signs of meanness we see around us heighten our fear of ‘the other,’ the unknown, the marginalised, the foreigner,” and thus many migrants seeking a better life end up as recipients of this...
Christian Living / Church / Ecumenical dialogue / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published June 3, 2019 · Last modified June 2, 2019
Hazel James, Johannesburg – I have a good Catholic friend who kindly lends me copies of The Southern Cross and although I do not belong to the Catholic Church, I read the paper with...
Bishops / Christian Leadership / Christian Living / lay ministry
by Erin Carelse · Published May 29, 2019 · Last modified May 27, 2019
The Two Bishops Men’s Conference was held at Holy Family College in Glenmore, Durban. Cardinal Wilfrid Napier sent the following message: “What a pleasure and privilege to be given a key part to play...
Arinze Joseph Ani / Christian Living / Church / Demons / Devil
by Ani Arinze · Published May 28, 2019 · Last modified May 27, 2019
There is a major gateway through which our world suffers pains from the plans and agendas of the pit of hell. It is fast-growing, getting more popular and powerful; and yet is very silent...
Christian Living / Church / Keenan Williams
by Keenan Williams · Published May 28, 2019 · Last modified May 27, 2019
‘What do you want to be remembered for?” This was the question my wife recently asked me during our fortnightly date. At first I couldn’t answer the question, but it got me to think...
Christian Living / Church / Fr Russell Politt SJ / Ministry
by Russell Pollitt SJ · Published May 26, 2019 · Last modified May 21, 2019
Fr David Marcotte SJ will deliver this year’s Winter Living Theology lectures in South Africa, Botswana and Eswatini on the subject of happiness. When Jesuit Father David Marcotte presents his talks at this year’s...
Christian Living / Ethics & Human Dignity / Evil & Persecution / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published May 21, 2019 · Last modified May 20, 2019
The old proverb claims that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. This saying has been used time and again and has consequently become tired. Though it is a cliché, my observation of current...
Catechesis / Christian Living / Depression &Suicide / Holiness and Sanctification / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published May 21, 2019
I admit to being a scrupulous soul and am often plagued by doubts about whether I have given in to temptations or not. A good priest has been very patient and understanding, and has...
