As We Prepare to Vote
A few months ago one of The Southern Cross’ followers on Facebook asked whether South Africa’s only weekly Catholic newspaper would tell readers who to vote for in the upcoming 8 May elections. As...
Category: Christian Living
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.
Vaccination is a Moral Obligation
Not only do vaccines protect you and your children from disease, when high percentages of the population are immunised, the whole population benefits, including people who are vulnerable and unable to receive immunisations. In...
Pope: In Jesus’ heart, the Sinner is more Important than the Sin
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Jesus does not view sinners as transgressors who must be punished according to the law, but as people in need of hope and freedom from sin, Pope Francis said. “It...
We Have Become Mere Merchandise
Sr Angelika Laub OP, Pretoria – Once the market was seen as a site of exchange, of encounter among people, as a place of demonstrating one’s own skills and productivity. It was also a...
What Food You Buy Makes a Difference
By Carol Glatz – The food people pick at the supermarket and cook in their kitchens can make a huge difference in helping address the global problems of hunger, obesity and climate change, a number...
We are Designed to Live with God
Stephen A Clark, Manila, Philippines – A friend of mine has a splendid little great-grandson, and I noticed how bright his eyes are. Not only because they are brand-new, but it’s as if the...
How to Make ‘Sacrifices of Love’
Someone said to me the other day that your Lenten sacrifice should be your secret with God. That sounds fine, to a point. I also know that in my family over very many years,...
And the Award Goes to…
A few weeks ago, award season in Hollywood came to an end with the annual Academy Awards. Our favourite actors, musicians, directors, producers and screenwriters sashayed down red carpets and engaged in shameless self-promotion....
Exorcist: More Help Needed for Those Who Feel Cursed
By Carol Glatz – The Catholic Church, through its priests, deacons and lay experts, must do more to listen to, comfort and assist those who feel troubled, tempted, cursed or possessed, said an Italian exorcist....
Why Do We Do Penance?
In Confession, the priest gave me a penance of the Stations of the Cross, which I did. What is the purpose of the penance when I know that, because I am truly sorry for...
7-point Plan to Keep Sane on Social Media
Every year, one of my colleagues gives up Facebook for Lent. The rationale is quite simple; she wants to use the time she would normally spend on social media to make more time for...
For Lent, Catholics Urged to Abandon ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’
By Nick Bramhill Catholic News Service – Alcohol, smoking and chocolates are some of the most well-known vices that people traditionally give up during Lent. But now Massgoers in Ireland are being urged to make...
